ERIC WALTON STUDENT TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship is designed to encourage students interested in electromagnetics with an emphasis on antennas. It is open world-wide to undergraduate juniors and seniors as well as Masters and first year Ph.D. students.

Students must show a demonstrated interest in electromagnetics and/or in antennas and be able to attend the AMTA 2026 symposium. Award winners will receive travel funding up to $3,000 USD to attend the symposium as well as many other benefits. In order to apply, students must submit:

  • An essay about his/her interest in AMTA, antennas, radar, or/and electromagnetic related field, giving background and plans for the future
  • A resume which includes course listings with grades received
  • A letter of recommendation from the student’s advisor or a knowledgeable faculty member, or an AMTA Senior Member or Fellow; neither can be a sitting Board Member or member of the scholarship selection committee

In order to apply, students must submit by email to scholarship@amta.org

Submittal deadline: April 30, 2026

Award announcement: June 12, 2026

See AMTA Website for complete details or contact the Scholarship Chairman at scholarship@amta.org