Support Generation Next!
A diverse, skilled workforce with varied experiences, backgrounds and cognitive styles, is a vital national security interest. INSF scholarships puts a high priority on building this talent pipeline, one that brings a rich array of perspectives to our community, ensuring we meet today's—and tomorrow’s—challenges.
The INSA Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. All our awards are made possible due to the generosity of individuals and organizations who are vested in the Future IC workforce. Contributions of all sizes make a difference. Donate today!
Endowed Awards
The Letitia A. Long Endowed Intelligence Scholarship
Eligible applicants must...
- be a female undergraduate
- have a current overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
- be a U.S. citizen entering their Junior or Senior year at an accredited university within the United States
- be pursuing a STEM-focused career in intelligence and national security
The Governor Tom Ridge Endowed Scholarship
Eligible applicants must...
- be an undergraduate
- have a current overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
- be a U.S. citizen entering their Junior or Senior year at an accredited university within the United States
- be pursuing a career in defense or intelligence studies
Investing in the Future IC Workforce Scholarships
Undergraduate Student Scholarship
Eligible applicants must... 
- have a current overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
- be a U.S. citizen enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university within the United States
- be entering their Junior or Senior year
Master's Student Scholarship
Eligible applicants must...
- have a current overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
- be a U.S. citizen enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university within the United States
- be entering their second semester of graduate school
Preferred concentrations include: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Analysis, International Affairs, National Security Studies, Public Policy or comparable field of study.
Investing in the Future IC Workforce Diversity Scholarships
Undergraduate Student Scholarship
Eligible applicants must... 
- be a person of color
- have a current overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
- be a U.S. citizen enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university within the United States
- entering their Junior or Senior year
Master's Student Scholarship
Eligible applicants must...
- be a person of color
- have a current overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
- be a U.S. citizen enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university within the United States
- entering their second semester of graduate school
Preferred concentrations include: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Analysis, International Affairs, National Security Studies, Public Policy or comparable field of study
Each scholarship applicant will be vetted by a combination of representatives of the INSF Board of Trustees, the INSF President and INSA Executive Vice President. Awards will be paid directly to the respective college/university to be applied to tuition fees.
Questions? Contact INSFScholarship@INSFonline.org.
Support the Scholarship Fund!
100% of donations go directly to the scholarship program, which supports talented, mission-driven students seeking careers in service to the U.S. national security mission.
Mail-in Checks:
Intelligence and National Security Foundation
4301 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 910
Arlington, VA 22203
PayPal &Venmo: @INSFscholarship
Donate stocks by emailing INSFscholarship@insfonline.org