The Charles LeGeyt Fortescue Scholarship is a scholarship program that provides financial assistance to students who are interested in pursuing a career in radio engineering. The scholarship is named after Charles LeGeyt Fortescue, a pioneer in the field of radio engineering. The scholarship is offered by the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE), which was a professional association for radio engineers that existed from 1912 to 1963. The IRE sponsored the scholarship as a way to encourage the development of the field of radio engineering and support the education of talented students.
The scholarship is typically awarded to undergraduate students who are studying electrical engineering or a related field and have demonstrated an interest in radio engineering. Applicants must also have a strong academic record and be able to provide letters of recommendation and a personal statement explaining their interest in the field.
The Charles LeGeyt Fortescue Scholarship is a prestigious award and can provide significant financial support for students pursuing a career in radio engineering. The scholarship is now administered by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), which merged with the IRE in 1963.
