Scholarships
The Foundation For Amateur Radio is currently accepting applications for scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year.
The FAR Scholarship Committee is responsible for the administration of 58 Amateur Radio-related scholarships that are sponsored by individuals and Amateur Radio clubs from across the nation. This is the largest such program related to Amateur Radio in the country. The FAR scholarship application process is open to all licensed Amateur Radio operators worldwide. Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $3,000.
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Scholarships are open to all licensed amateurs who are pursuing a full-time course of studies beyond high school and are enrolled in or have been accepted for enrollment at an accredited university, college or technical school.
Scholarship applications for the 2008-2009 academic year are currently available.
The cut-off date for applications is May 1, 2008.
Scholarships for the 2008 - 2009 Academic Year
Beginning this year, the FAR Scholarship application form is being supplied as a PDF form file. This form gives you two options:
- You may fill out the form electronically using either Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat (free download to view .pdf files), then print it out for signature
- Or, you may simply print the blank form and fill it out by hand.
We encourage you to use the electronic completion method to ensure the legibility of the completed document. Either way, you are required to submit a paper copy of the form, complete with the required signatures.
Once you have completed the form, please print it out. A signed, paper copy of the form is the only valid form of submission.
If you have questions about, or problems with use of the electronic form, please contact Dave Prestel, W8AJR, at dave.prestel@gmail.com or by phone at 410 552-2652.
You will need to download both the application and regulations documents as both are needed to properly complete the application.
Regardless of how you choose to complete the form, please obtain the required recommendation signatures that are asked for on Page 7 and be sure to sign Page 8 yourself.
Incomplete forms, forms sent by email, and unsigned forms will not be considered.
You may mail the completed and signed form to:
FAR Scholarships
P.O. Box 831
Riverdale, MD 20738
or, you may FAX the completed and signed form to 410 981-5146.
Note that the cut-off date for applications is May 1, 2008.
This information was last updated: December 03, 2007
