Diversity in Spectrum Council

Spectrum policy is a salient but niche field.

In our increasingly digital world, this area is increasingly important, but there is a shortage of diverse experts. We need to educate future leaders about this important topic, both to encourage diverse students to enter the field and to foster the careers of diverse professionals already working in the industry.

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Applications are now open for the Diversity in Spectrum Council’s Women in Spectrum Scholarship program.
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DISC will name up to five scholars to further develop the pipeline of talented women engineers entering fields related to spectrum and communications. This effort is designed to encourage women engineering students to continue to pursue careers in spectrum research and development.

The selection committee will choose women as scholarship winners who are excellent students majoring in electrical engineering at an ABET-accredited university in the United States.

Spectrum Scholars will be awarded a $1,500 scholarship as well as up to a $1,500 travel stipend to attend the 2026 IEEE MILCOM Conference, held October 12-16 in Washington, DC.

To be considered for the Women in Spectrum Scholarship, please fill out the application form below. The application will close on June 19, 2026, and winners will be notified by the end of August.

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APPLY HERE

By joining DISC, you’ll have access to policy experts across the industry and academia looking to share their knowledge and break down barriers to the field. Stay tuned for programming, educational, and mentorship opportunities throughout 2024.

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About DISC

The Diversity in Spectrum Council (DISC) was established by organizations and nonprofits across the tech and telecom industry in response to the lack of diversity amongst spectrum policy professionals.The Diversity in Spectrum Council (DISC) was established by organizations and nonprofits across the tech and telecom industry in response to the lack of diversity amongst spectrum policy professionals.