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Joan Bowden Scholarship

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The Joan Bowden Scholarship offers $3,000 to Air Force ROTC sophomores or juniors studying in a STEM field at colleges in the AFCEA Mid-South Region. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and meet specific eligibility criteria.

May 1, 2026

26 days left

$3,000

Award amount

9

Requirements

Quick decision

AI insights

Best for

  • Air Force ROTC students
  • STEM majors
  • Students in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, or Mississippi

Key highlights

  • $3,000 award amount
  • Deadline: May 1, 2026
  • Eligibility includes financial need and a minimum 3.00 GPA

Why apply

  • Financial support for education costs
  • Support for STEM education
  • Opportunity for Air Force ROTC members

Who can apply

  • Member of Air Force ROTC
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • College sophomore or junior
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree full-time
  • Studying in a STEM-related field
  • Attending a college in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, or Mississippi
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Demonstrate financial need

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

open

Eligible institutions

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • Payout method details
  • Specific application steps

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Prepare two letters of recommendation
  • Gather your transcript
  • Consider including a resume (optional)

Key requirements (9)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

Financial need
  • Member of Air Force ROTC.
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA.
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • College sophomore or junior.
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree full-time.
  • Studying in a STEM-related field related to the mission of AFCEA.
  • Attending a college or university in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, or Mississippi.
  • U.S. citizen or a permanent resident.
  • Demonstrate financial need.

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Financial documentation (if required)

Applying

Application details are available on the official scholarship page.

Award & payment

Amount: $3,000

Payout: Not stated on the listing

About the provider

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association

Overview

This scholarship supports Air Force ROTC students pursuing STEM degrees, providing financial assistance to help cover educational costs.

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Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

Yes, applicants must demonstrate financial need.