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About us
AARN is about inclusion, curiosity, and innovation.
The AARN Amateur Radio & STEM Excellence Scholarship will support high school seniors from underrepresented communities as they pursue college-level STEM education — reflecting AARN’s longstanding belief that the amateur radio
community is richer, stronger, and more innovative when it truly includes everyone.
At a time when the demand for STEM talent is greater than ever, the pipeline of diverse graduates entering these fields remains stubbornly narrow. Women, minority, and LGBTQ+ students continue to be underrepresented both in STEM
classrooms and on the airwaves, and that gap carries real consequences — not just for individuals who miss out on opportunity, but for the fields themselves, which lose the perspectives, creativity, and problem-solving that diversity
brings. AARN created this scholarship as one concrete step toward closing that gap.
Who this is for
Amateur radio has long stood at the forefront of innovation — advancing emergency communications, building technical self-reliance, and connecting communities across distances. AARN is committed to ensuring that women and students from historically underrepresented minority communities have every opportunity to join and shape that tradition. This scholarship invests in students who are ready to bring new perspectives to both the airwaves and the STEM workforce.
Amateur Radio License
An FCC Amateur Radio License is not required at the time of application. However, recipients must obtain a minimum Technician class license prior to graduation and submit proof to AARN within 30 days of issuance.
Entering College Freshman
Be a current high school senior who has been accepted to an accredited college or university and will enroll full-time in a STEM degree program beginning Fall 2027. This scholarship is open to incoming freshmen only; current college students are not eligible
Academic Standing
Maintain a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) as reflected on your official high school transcript.
U.S. Citizen or Resident
Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident alien enrolled at an accredited institution within the United States.
Pell Grant Eligible Household
Come from a household currently eligible for a Federal Pell Grant as determined by FAFSA. Applicants must submit documentation of Pell Grant eligibility or their Student Aid Index (SAI).
Female and/or Minority Student
Identify as female and/or as a member of a historically underrepresented group in STEM, including Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native American or Alaska Native, Asian American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or multiracial individuals.
You are the future… today
Award Includes
The final award details are still being finalized. At this time AARN is committed to the following.
Award Amount
$2,000 disbursed as a single, one-time payment directly to the recipient’s enrolled college or university, applied toward tuition, fees, books, or other qualified educational expenses for the Fall 2027 semester.
Computer
To ease the burden on parents and students, AARN plans on including in the reward a laptop computer of sufficient specifications for the student’s chosen field of study.
On the Air
An amateur radio package will be awarded to support the student’s inclusion in the hobby. Package details will be finalized Q4 2026.
What you need to know
Award Details
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Renewability
This is a one-time, non-renewable award. Each applicant may receive this scholarship only once.
License Requirement
Recipients who do not hold an FCC Amateur Radio License at the time of award must obtain a minimum Technician class license before graduation and submit proof to AARN within 30 days of issuance
Stacking
This scholarship may be combined with other merit-based scholarships, institutional aid, and federal financial assistance including Pell Grants.
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Alliance Amateur Radio Network
We strive to change the world in which we live in, breaking down barriers that have existed for far too long. In the face of fascism marching towards us around the globe, we stand for freedom, compassion, and inclusion. These are our
unwavering beliefs.We strive to change the world in which we live in, breaking down barriers that have existed for far too long. In the face of fascism marching towards us around the globe, we stand for freedom, compassion, and inclusion.
These are our unwavering beliefs.
The primary function of the club is to bring people together through curiosity, service, and communication. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, respectful, and supportive environment for all operators and guests.The primary
function of the club is to bring people together through curiosity, service, and communication. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, respectful, and supportive environment for all operators and guests.
We do not believe that financial situations should prevent membership. Joining and participating in the AARN community is free. We see you as humans who deserve to live a life of peace, happiness, love, and belonging. Spread the word,
join the fight.
Alliance Amateur Radio Network is a registered Radio Club with the FCC – KE9EZI – and legally incorporated as an organization. We promise full fiscal and organizational transparency to all our members.
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