Scholarships
2026-2027 AOC Crane Roost Educational Scholarship Opportunity
Application Submission Date is 1 May 2026
The Crane Roost Association of Old Crows (AOC) is pleased to announce its scholarship program. A call for scholarship applicants is now being made for the 2026-2027 academic year. Selections will be made in May, and awards will be presented to the scholarship winners in June.
The AOC advocates the need for a strong defensive capability emphasizing Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) and information operations to government, industry, academia, and the public. In addition, the AOC provides a forum for sharing ideas and experiences through communication, education and leadership. AOC advocates a strong EW defensive capability by providing education assistance to undergraduate and graduate college students who wish to work in or are currently working in the EW field.
The 2026-2027 Association of Old Crows (AOC) Scholarship committee has scholarships available for the 2026-2027 academic year. There will be two levels of scholarships, one $3,000 scholarship for a student entering their second academic year or beyond of undergraduate college/university studies, and a $1,000 scholarship for a student graduating from high school and entering their first year of college. In both cases, scholarships will be awarded to students with an interest in the Electromagnetic Warfare field and completing studies in science, technology, engineering and math.
The scholarship application and additional information can be found at https://aoc-craneroost.memberplanet.com/Scholarships.html
All applications must be received by May 1, 2026. All application packages must include:
· Resume
· High School Record or College transcript
· Completed application form
· 750-word essay on the applicant’s knowledge of and interest in the Electromagnetic Warfare field.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Qualified applicants must meet the following criteria:
Must be an Indiana resident attending a university/college in Indiana.
Must be a US citizen (proof of citizenship will be required prior to award).
Must be accepted and enrolled prior to submission of application
Must be majoring in a science or engineering field which includes but is not limited to engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, operations research, computer science, or engineering management.
Prior year winners and NSWC Crane Pathways Internship Program participants are encouraged to apply.
Submit application packages to: alexander.c.ray3.civ@us.navy.mil. Use the subject line: AOC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
AOC Scholarship winners will be notified in June 2026 and will be invited to be recognized at the AOC Conference in Crane, Indiana, this summer.