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, presented over $50,000 in scholarships, grants, and awards in 2025 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 who are seniors at Beavercreek High School intending to pursue an undergraduate degree in a STEM major after graduation. 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. Awardees will receive a $5,000 scholarship. Go to the Dayton-Wright AFCEA Chapter Janet C. Wolfenbarger Scholarship Application page to apply.  Applications will be accepted between January 5th, 2026 and April 17th, 2026 for the '26-'27 Academic Year.

Congratulations to the 2025 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 high school seniors who attended or are attending Wayne High School planning to pursue an undergraduate degree in a STEM-related field upon graduation. Candidates must be a US citizen, seeking a STEM-related degree from an accredited secondary institution, 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 $5,000 scholarship. Go to the Daniel J. Curtis Memorial Scholarship Application page to apply.  Applications will be accepted between January 5th, 2026 and April 17th, 2026 for the '26-'27 Academic Year.

Congratulations to the 2025 Award Recipients:

University Undergraduate Scholarship

The Dayton-Wright AFCEA chapter will award a $10,000 scholarship to a college or university student 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, military and/or dependents, government civilians and/or dependents, and to students who demonstrate a financial need.  The Dayton-Wright chapter will award a single, $10,000 scholarship. Go to the Undergraduate Scholarships Application page to apply. Applications will be accepted between January 5th, 2026 and April 17th, 2026 for the '26-'27 Academic Year.

Congratulations to the 2025 Award Recipient:

AFCEA International Educational Foundation and Chapter Scholarships

Many of AFCEA International’s chapters provide scholarships, grants and tuition assistance for aspiring engineers, technicians, programmers, military personnel and government officials. Financial assistance is made available for students living or attending school within each chapter's local community.  Click here to learn more.