WID SCHOLAR

NDIA WID SCHOlar

Through the WID Scholar program, Women In Defense encourages women to pursue careers supporting U.S. national security with a focus on defense or foreign policy.

Since its establishment in 1988, the WID Scholar program, previously HORIZONS, has awarded more than $1,000,000 to more than 200 recipients pursuing degrees ranging from law to engineering to math to public policy. Awards are based on academic achievement, participation in defense and national security activities, field of study, work experience, statements of interest, recommendations, and financial need. Recipients must report periodically on the impact of the awards on their personal and professional lives.

The National Defense Industrial Association, Women In Defense, and their sponsors are proud to invest in high-performing women to increase diversity and innovation in government, academia, and the defense industrial workforce.

Focus of the scholarship is on the following preferred fields of study: security studies, military history, government relations, engineering, computer science, cyber security, physics, mathematics, business (as it relates to national security or defense), law (as it relates to national security or defense), international relations, political science, policy and diplomacy, intelligence and economics. Others will be considered if the applicant can successfully demonstrate relevance to a career in the areas of national security or defense.

At the Greater Tampa Bay Chapter of WID, we share this commitment and are actively working toward providing scholarships locally by the end of 2025, continuing this proud legacy of investing in the future of STEM and national security.

WID SCHOLARS Scholarship Donation

Your donation is greatly appreciated!

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Mail forms to:

Women In Defense
Attn: WID SCHOLARS Scholarship Fund
2101 Wilson Blvd. Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22201-3060

For questions, please email Ann Lewis, at alewis@NDIA.org. 

TAX DEDUCTIBILITY: Women In Defense is an affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association, which is recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt education association under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Please consult your tax advisor for specific advise concerning permissible deductions.