The Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship will be awarded to students (women and minority students), enrolled in at least their second semester and at least two semester-equivalent courses, currently pursuing a graduate degree at any accredited academic institution in the United States and living in the United States in an eligible major that supports the mission of AFCEA Educational Foundation. The complete list of the qualified stem majors are on the scholarship's website. The expected graduation date cannot be in the year the scholarship is awarded. AFCEA's focus is on STEM or hard sciences such as information technology, cybersecurity, telecommunications electronics supporting defense, homeland security and intelligence communities. The student's current official transcript issued by the school Registrar's Office is required. They must also submit their undergraduate transcript, either official or unofficial. A minimum two letters of recommendation from the faculty in the student's major of study are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the AFCEA Educational Foundation for more information.