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Established in 2016, the IEEE Broadcast Technology Society and the Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers (AFCCE) award scholarships of up to $10,000 to promising undergraduate and graduate students at accredited U.S. universities who are pursuing a career in broadcast engineering. The scholarship honors Jules Cohen, an IEEE Fellow, long-time AFCCE member, and past AFCCE President.

Frequency:
Awarded twice annually, aligned with the Spring and Fall academic semesters.

Prize:

• Scholarship amounts of $5,000 or $10,000 per award, based on qualifications, financial need, and availability of funds.
• Minimum of one undergraduate and one graduate award per semester (subject to availability).
• Maximum of eight undergraduate and five graduate scholarships per semester.
• Undergraduate awards: $500–$15,000 per semester, not exceeding $15,000 annually.
• Graduate awards: $1,000–$15,000 per semester, not exceeding $15,000 annually.
  

Funding:
Funded by IEEE BTS society funds, with a maximum total of $40,000 available annually.

Eligibility:

• Full-time enrollment in an engineering program at an accredited U.S. university
• Undergraduate students must have Junior or Senior standing
• Good academic record
• Clear interest in a career in broadcast engineering
• Completion of scholarship application, including academic transcripts and personal statement
  

Basis for Judging:

• Expression of interest in broadcast engineering (personal statement)
• Academic achievement
• Financial need
• Relevant extracurricular activities
• Recommendations by the AFCCE Scholarship Fund Scholarship Committee, with final decisions by the AFCCE Scholarship Fund Board of Directors
  

Presentation:

• Scholarship awards are sent directly to the recipient’s university for disbursement
• Awardees are notified by letter
  

Learn more and apply: AFCCE Scholarships