INSA Foundation Scholarship Program

Congratulations to our 2025 scholarship recipients!

INSF is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 undergraduate and master's scholarship program. This year, the Foundation awarded eight scholarships totaling $60,000.

Get to know our recipients!


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Questions about the process? Contact INSFscholarship@insfonline.org.


 

Undergraduate Scholarships

Investing in the Future IC Workforce Scholarship

Two awards for $5,000

Eligible applicants must...

  • be enrolled full-time as a rising Junior or Senior at an accredited university or college within the U.S.
  • have a current overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • be a U.S. citizen
  • be pursuing a degree in an intelligence and national security field of study*
  • Awards will be based on a combination of applicant resiliency, merit, and academic excellence. 

     

    The Letitia A. Long Endowed Intelligence Scholarship

    One award for $10,000


    Eligible applicants must...

    • be a female undergraduate entering your Junior or Senior year
    • attend an accredited college or university within the U.S.
    • have a current overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
    • be a U.S. citizen 
    • be pursuing a STEM-focused career in intelligence and national security*

     

    Reinventing Geospatial Intelligence, Inc. (RGi) Scholarship

     

     

     

    One award for $15,000

    Eligible applicants must....

    • be enrolled full-time as a rising Sophomore to Senior
    • attend an accredited university or college within the U.S.
    • have a current overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
    • be a U.S. citizen
    • be pursuing a degree in an intelligence and national security field of study*

     

    The Governor Tom Ridge Endowed Scholarship

    One award for $5,000

    Eligible applicants must...

    • be enrolled full-time as a rising Junior or Senior at an accredited university or college within the U.S.
    • have a current overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
    • be a U.S. citizen
    • be pursuing a career in defense or intelligence studies*

     

    LtGen Vincent R. Stewart, USMC - Endowed Intelligence Career Pathways Scholarship

    One award for $10,000

    Eligible applicants must....

    • be a Black/African American student enrolled full-time as a rising Sophomore to Senior
    • attend an accredited university or college within the U.S.
    • have a current overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
    • be a U.S. citizen
    • be pursuing a degree in an intelligence and national security field of study*

     

    Master's Scholarships

    Investing in the Future IC Workforce Scholarships

    Two awards for $5,000

    Eligible applicants must...

    • be a current graduate student who has completed at least one full semester of their master's program (students in their first semester are not eligbale) 
    • have a current overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
    • be a U.S. citizen
    • be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university within the U.S.
    • be pursuing a degree in an intelligence and national security field of study*
    • Awards will be based on applicant resiliency, merit, and academic excellence


    Preferred concentrations include: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Engineering, Homeland Security, Intelligence Analysis, International Affairs, Mathematics, National Security Studies, 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. 


     

    Support the Scholarship Fund! 

    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. 

    100% of donations go directly to the awards! Make a difference. Donate today! 

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    Mail-in Checks:

    Intelligence and National Security Foundation
    4301 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 910
    Arlington, VA  22203 

    PayPal: @INSFscholarship

    Donate stocks by emailing INSFscholarship@insfonline.org

    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!