Your major is Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering or other related majors.
You are interested in data recovery, file recovery, electronic discovery, and computer forensics.
You are enrolled or accepted in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program.
You have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
You must submit an essay for consideration (details below).
You must submit a transcript of your last completed semester of schooling (official or unofficial).
This scholarship will be awarded annually.
Your application must be submitted by June 30, 2023 for consideration.
The scholarship winner will be announced on September 1, 2023.
Essay
Please write an essay of between 750 to 1,000 words introducing yourself, explaining your interests in data recovery, file recovery, electronic discovery, and computer forensics.
Your current GPA (via official or unofficial course transcript)
Proof of enrollment or acceptance in your college or university (this document can usually be obtained from your university’s student portal)
A 400-800 word essay with the subject “How Resilience Empowers” (learn more about the essay here) attached as a document or a Google docs link (make sure to update the sharing settings!)
Applicants will be contacted through the email they used to apply. Please monitor your inbox and ensure you’re able to receive replies.
U.S. citizen currently enrolled and attending a four-year accredited college or university in the United States as a sophomores or junior at the time of application. Freshman and senior level students are ineligible to apply. You cannot apply the year you are graduating.
Enrolled part time or full time in an eligible undergraduate degree program.
Have an overall 3.0 GPA.
Candidates must be majoring in the following C4I-related fields related to the mission of AFCEA:
Served in Overseas Contigency Operations (from 2003 to present) – provide DD214 or Certificate of Service. Paperwork must verify deployment. Remove SSN.
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Merit-based scholarships of $2,500 will be awarded to:
Persons on active duty in the uniformed military services
Honorably discharged U.S. military veterans (including Reservists and National Guard personnel) who deployed abroad in support of one of the Overseas Contingency Operations (Operation Enduring Freedom; Operation Iraqi Freedom; Operation New Dawn; Operation Inherent Resolve; Operation Freedom’s Sentinel).
Recipients must be currently enrolled and attending classes in an undergraduate program part time or full time in an eligible STEM major degree program at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States (see eligibility section paragraph 4 for list of acceptable STEM majors).
Distance learning or online programs affiliated with a major U.S. institution are eligible.
Scholarship awards are subject to availability of funding. Scholarship awards are restricted to tuition and course-related expenses, such as fees, books, supplies and equipment that are required for the courses at the university.
Scholarship is to be used for a STEM or Engineering related degree
Open to High School Seniors or existing college/university students
Student must be attending a US based university or institution
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Applicants must submit a 750-1000 word essay on the following topic:
With the use of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) technology, what previous scientific ideas which seemed out of reach will become realized in the future?
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
US Citizen
Demonstrated Financial Need
High School Senior with a GPA of 2.5 or above OR
A freshman or sophomore undergraduate student with a GPA of 2.5 or above
Current of planned 4-year degree enrollment in the following majors:
Aerospace Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Current or planned full-time attendance at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university.
Interest in a paid internship with Lockheed Martin following their freshman, sophomore or junior year of college, (internship not required and scholarship recipients are not guaranteed an internship).
Additional Information
Candidates must submit:
A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.
Copy of the first two pages of the most recently filed IRS Form 1040 used for the Financial Information section of the application.
As part of your application, one online recommendation must be completed on your behalf no later than April 10, 2024 3:00 pm Central Time. Lockheed Martin employees may not provide recommendations on behalf of the applicant.
You are a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States;
At the date of the award, you must be enrolled (or accepted with plans to attend) in a college or university in the United States;
Your field of study is related to science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), economics, or business.
How to Apply:
Send an email to scholarship@pixelplex.io with “PixelPlex Scholarship Award: Your Name” in the subject field.
In your submission email, write a short paragraph or two about yourself and why you chose the topic.
Attach your essay as a PDF or Microsoft Word document to the email. The length of the essay should be a minimum of 1200 words (there is no maximum word limit) and include an introduction and conclusion. The essay should be original text and not published anywhere.
the essay topics can be found below:
Blockchain
Artificial Intelligence
Internet of Things
Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality
Further submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.
Must be majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Considerations may be made for students pursuing Chemical Engineering, Material Science, and Physics.
Students must be a U.S. citizen, enrolled full-time at an accredited college/university, and be pursuing a bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree.
Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.
All scholarships require that applicants be current AISES members at the time of application.
Applicants must be: an enrolled citizen or a decedent of an enrolled citizen of a federal or state recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Village; or Native Hawaiian or decedent from a Native Hawaiian; or Pacific Islander or decedent from Pacific Islander; or Indigenous person of Canada. Enrollment documents and/or a copy of birth certificate(s) showing descendancy from an enrolled citizen, Indigenous group of Canada, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander are acceptable. Applicant may also, instead, provide a copy of their Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood or Certificate of Degree of Alaska Native Blood (CDIB) card.
How to Apply:
Essays: Students are required to submit 2 essays, up to 300 words each. These essays are an important part of the scholarship review process.
Essay Prompt 1: Technical Skills: Describe your technical skills (i.e. Hardware, Software, etc.) and associated work, research and/or project experiences that would be relevant in sharing with a technical company.
Insights Question 1: Give an example of how you worked effectively on a challenging situation, while dealing with ambiguity, tight deadlines under pressure, etc.
Insights Question 2: Give an example of a goal you reached and the key milestones that helped you achieve it.
Insights Question 3: Give an example of how you worked on a team where everyone had different options of how to solve a problem.
Scholarship Amount:
$10,000 per academic year for Graduate students (Masters and Doctoral students)
$5,000 per academic year for Undergraduate students (College sophomores, juniors, and seniors)
$5,000 per academic year for Native Next Generation students (College freshman)
Further submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.
Students must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an accredited four-year college/university.
Must majoring in Computer Science, IT, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Health Environment and Safety, and Naval Architecture.
Must have 3.0 GPA
Applicants must be: an enrolled citizen or a decedent of an enrolled citizen of a federal or state recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Village; or Native Hawaiian or decedent from a Native Hawaiian; or Pacific Islander or decedent from Pacific Islander; or Indigenous person of Canada. Enrollment documents and/or a copy of birth certificate(s) showing descendancy from an enrolled citizen, Indigenous group of Canada, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander are acceptable. Applicant may also, instead, provide a copy of their Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood or Certificate of Degree of Alaska Native Blood (CDIB) card.
How to Apply:
Essays: Students are required to submit 3 essays, up to 500 words each. These essays are an important part of the scholarship review process.
Essay Prompt 1: Please share a personal statement highlighting your background, academic achievements, and interests. Include information on courses taken and any honors or advanced placement courses. Talk about what motivates and challenges you intellectually and what impact you hope to have in your community and/or profession.
Essay Prompt 2: What stimulated your interest in your chosen major or area of study?
Essay Prompt 3: What activity or activities (cultural, community-related, occupational, academic, athletic, etc.) most clearly reflect your character? Please describe your participation. Why is participation in this activity or these activities important to you?
Further submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.
Must be pursuing a degree in the following areas: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and related fields.
Must be a full-time undergraduate student (or high school senior headed to higher education) at an accredited college/university or full-time graduate student.
Applicants must be: an enrolled citizen or a decedent of an enrolled citizen of a federal or state recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Village; or Native Hawaiian or decedent from a Native Hawaiian; or Pacific Islander or decedent from Pacific Islander; or Indigenous person of Canada. Enrollment documents and/or a copy of birth certificate(s) showing descendancy from an enrolled citizen, Indigenous group of Canada, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander are acceptable. Applicant may also, instead, provide a copy of their Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood or Certificate of Degree of Alaska Native Blood (CDIB) card.
How to Apply:
Essays: Students are required to submit 3 essays, up to 500 words each. These essays are an important part of the scholarship review process.
Essay Prompt 1: Please share a personal statement highlighting your background, academic achievements, and interests. Include information on courses taken and any honors or advanced placement courses. Talk about what motivates and challenges you intellectually and what impact you hope to have in your community and/or profession.
Essay Prompt 2: What stimulated your interest in your chosen major or area of study?
Essay Prompt 3: What activity or activities (cultural, community-related, occupational, academic, athletic, etc.) most clearly reflect your character? Please describe your participation. Why is participation in this activity or these activities important to you?
Further submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.