HORIZONS Foundation Scholarship Program
Women In Defense, A National Security Organization, established
the HORIZONS Foundation to encourage women to pursue careers related
to the national security and defense interests of the
United States and to provide development opportunities to women
already
working
in
national security and defense
fields. The scholarship program is intended to provide financial
assistance to further educational objectives of women who are
U.S. citizens either employed
or planning careers in defense or national security areas. (This
is not law enforcement or criminal justice.)
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria. No exceptions will
be considered.
- be currently enrolled at an accredited university or college,
either full-time or part- time;
- undergraduate and graduate students are eligible; undergraduates
must have attained at least junior level status (60 credits);
- demonstrate interest in pursuing a career related to national
security or defense;
- demonstrate financial need;
- have a minimum grade point average of 3.25;
- be a woman;
- and be a citizen of the United States.
Recipients of past awards may apply for future financial assistance.
Fields of Study
The Foundation focuses on the following preferred fields of study
for awarding scholarships: security studies, military history,
government
relations, engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics,
business (as it relates to national security or defense), law
(as it relates
to national security or defense), international relations, political
science, economics. Others will be considered if the applicant
can successfully
demonstrate relevance to a career in the areas of national security
or defense.
Selection Criteria
Awards will be based on academic achievement, participation in
defense and national security activities, field of study, work
experience,
statements of objectives, recommendations, and financial need.
Awards are made without regard to race, creed, color, or religion.
HORIZONS
reserves the right to revise, suspend, or discontinue this program
without notice.
Deadline, Application, Notification
Completed applications, essays, recommendations, and transcripts
must be received no later than November 1 if applying
for assistance
for the following Spring semester and no later than July
1 if applying for assistance for the following Fall semester.
Application
Send application packages to:
HORIZONS Foundation
c/o National Defense Industrial Association,
2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201-3061.
Voice mail: (703) 247-2552;
FAX: (703) 527-6945
Applicant is responsible for making sure all materials arrive
to meet the deadline. Only applicants selected to receive a HORIZONS
scholarship will be notified of the results. Recipients will be
posted on the Winners page. Please check
periodically. This volunteer-run foundation cannot return telephone
calls and
e-mail is limited.
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