2024 INSF Scholarship Program - Now OPEN!
Submissions due end of day on Friday, May 31, 2024.
Are you an undergrad/master's student in an accredited U.S.-based college or university? Do you value excellence, hard work, service, and lifelong learning? Are you looking to pursure a rewarding career in the U.S. intelligence, defense, and national security community?
If so...we are looking for you! Apply today for an INSF Foundation scholarship! We offer 8 undergraduate and master's scholarships collectively valued at $60,000.
Questions about the process? Contact INSFscholarship@insfonline.org
Undergraduate Scholarships
New! LtGen Vincent R. Stewart, USMC - Endowed Intelligence Career Pathways Scholarship - One award for $10,000
Award Criteria
Eligible applicants must...
- be a U.S. Citizen
- be a Black/African American student
- be enrolled full-time as a rising Sophomore to Senior at an accredited university or college within the U.S.
- possess current overall GPA of 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- be pursuing a degree in an intelligence and national security field of study (including Intelligence Analysis, Cybersecurity, Public Policy, International Affairs, National Security Studies, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or comparable
field of study in demand in the IC).
Reinventing Geospatial Intelligence, Inc. (RGi) Scholarship - One award for $15,000
Award Criteria
Eligible applicants must...
- be a U.S. citizen
- have a documented neurodiversity diagnosis (documentation only required if a scholarship award is to be made).
- be enrolled full-time as a rising Sophomore to Senior at an accredited university or college within the U.S.
- have a current overall GPA of 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- be pursuing a degree in an intelligence and national security field of study
Investing in the Future IC Workforce Scholarship - one award for $5,000
Award Criteria
Eligible applicants must...
- be a U.S. citizen
- 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 pursuing a degree in an intelligence and national security field of study
Investing in the Future IC Workforce Scholarship Diversity - one award for $5,000
Award Criteria
Eligible applicants must...
- be a U.S. citizen
- be a person of color
- 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 pursuing a degree in an intelligence and national security field of study
The Letitia A. Long Endowed Intelligence Scholarship - one award for $10,000
Award Criteria
Eligible applicants must...
- be a U.S. citizen
- be a female undergraduate entering your Junior or Senior year at an accredited college or university within the U.S.
- have a current overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
- be pursuing a STEM-focused career in intelligence and national security
The Governor Tom Ridge Endowed Scholarship - one award for $5,000
Award Criteria
Eligible applicants must...
- be a U.S. citizen
- 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 pursuing a career in defense or intelligence studies
Master's Scholarships
Investing in the Future IC Workforce Scholarship - one award for $5,000
Award Criteria
Eligible applicants must...
- be a U.S. citizen
- be entering your second semester of graduate school
- have a current overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
- 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
Investing in the Future IC Workforce Diversity Scholarship - one award for $5,000
Award Criteria
Eligible applicants must...
- be a U.S. citizen
- be a person of color
- be entering your second semester of graduate school
- have a current overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
- 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
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!
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!
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!