DAYTON-WRIGHT AFCEA EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
Education is an AFCEA core value. The Dayton–Wright Chapter of AFCEA, in partnership with the AFCEA Educational Foundation, presents an average of $35,000 annually in scholarships, grants, and awards to students and teachers in K-12 science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and Cyber related programs, ROTC programs, traditional university degree programs, professional development and other educational areas. The following are some of the many ways the Dayton-Wright AFCEA Chapter supports the community and ways qualified candidates can apply for them.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
General Janet C. Wolfenbarger Scholarship
The General Janet C. Wolfenbarger scholarship was established in recognition of the general’s life-long contributions to the United States and the U.S. Air Force. A true STEM champion, exceptional leader, and graduate of Beavercreek High School, this scholarship is designed to honor General Wolfenbarger's legacy by being awarded to a local student with leadership and community service qualities seeking to further their education in a STEM related field. As the General was the first woman to achieve the rank of four-star general in the Air Force, preferences will be given to female students with an association (parent or guardian of a civilian employee, military or contractor) of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and/or that attended or are attending Beavercreek High School. Candidates must be a US citizen, seeking a STEM-related degree from an accredited secondary institution, exhibit strong leadership skills, demonstrated community service/involvement, and have maintained an overall GPA of at least 3.3 in high school or college. Awardees will receive a $2,000 scholarship. Go to the Dayton-Wright AFCEA Chapter Janet C. Wolfenbarger Scholarship Application page to apply. Applications will be accepted between December 1, 2024 and May 18, 2025 for the '25-'26 Academic Year.
Congratulations to the 2024 Award Recipients:
Daniel J. Curtis Memorial Scholarship
The Daniel J. Curtis Memorial Scholarship was established to celebrate the significant volunteer contributions Dan Curtis made to the Dayton-Wright AFCEA Chapter and his strong advocacy of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base community. Dan’s service to the Dayton area started in high school when he was elected class president of Wayne High School. Leveraging his patriotic passion and Political Science education, Dan became a legislative aide and an executive assistant in the Ohio House early in his career. Dan served 16 years with the U.S. Air Force and 32 years working with various private sector, nonprofit and governmental organizations to improve his community and the nation. Dan was an active member of the Dayton-Wright AFCEA chapter serving in various capacities including Chapter President. The Chapter honors his legacy by awarding a scholarship in his name to a student who has shown a desire to serve their community. Preferences will be given to students that attended or are attending Wayne High School. Candidates must be a US citizen, have demonstrated community service and involvement, exhibit leadership skills, and have maintained an overall GPA of at least 3.3 in high school or college. Awardees will receive a $2,000 scholarship. Go to the Daniel J. Curtis Memorial Scholarship Application page to apply. Applications will be accepted between December 1, 2024 and May 18, 2025 for the '25-'26 Academic Year.
Congratulations to the 2024 Award Recipients:
University Undergraduate Scholarships
The Dayton-Wright AFCEA chapter awards multiple $2,000 scholarships annually to local Miami Valley college and university students studying STEM related subjects. Candidates must be US citizens, currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, completed at least 12 credit hours at a local accredited college or university, and be pursing a STEM related major. Preferences are given to members or dependents of an AFCEA member and to students who demonstrate a financial need. Each awardee will receive a $2,000 scholarship. Go to the Undergraduate Scholarships Application page to apply. Applications will be accepted between December 1, 2024 and May 18, 2025 for the '25-'26 Academic Year.
