AOC Educational Foundation
About the AOC Educational Foundation
The AOC Educational Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit charitable organization registered under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code exclusively for the granting of scholarships/aid to worthy individuals, schools of higher learning, and for professional educational programs that include such purposes.
For more than 40 years, the AOC Foundation has been providing grants and scholarships to assist military enlisted personnel, veterans, and US undergraduate students pursuing studies in engineering, physics, mathematics, and related disciplines. The Foundation also supports STEM education relating to the electromagnetic spectrum to middle and high school students around the world.
Donations to the AOC Educational Foundation are encouraged by our members, individuals, corporations, and foundations from around the globe. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by United States law, as no goods or services are provided in consideration of a gift (Tax ID #54-1337848). Under the direction of the Board of Governors, the AOC Foundation retains complete control over the use and distribution of donated funds in furtherance of its mission.
Invest In Your Future
The AOC Educational Foundation is dedicated to supporting students and emerging professionals through opportunities that encourage academic achievement, recognize excellence, and inspire future careers in the electromagnetic spectrum.
Scholarships
Supporting Your Educational Goals. Explore scholarship opportunities designed to support students, veterans, and military professionals pursuing higher education in engineering, technology, and related fields.
Recognition & Opportunity
Celebrating the Next Generation. Through initiatives such as Future 5, the Foundation recognizes promising emerging professionals and highlights those helping shape the future of our community.
Get Involved
Volunteer on a Foundation Committee
Help advance the Foundation's mission by serving on a committee. Volunteers play an important role in reviewing programs, identifying opportunities, and supporting initiatives that benefit students and emerging professionals.
STEM Resources for Educators
The AOC Educational Foundation is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of electromagnetic spectrum professionals. Our STEM Resources for Educators are designed to support teachers in bringing that mission into the classroom – sparking curiosity about the EMS and helping cultivate tomorrow's leaders in the field.