WID-Michigan
HORIZONS Scholarship
Women In Defense (WID), A National Security Organization established the
HORIZONS-Michigan Scholarship in 2009 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
is intended to provide financial assistance to further educational objectives
of women who are
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria. Preference will be given to the following:
1. Be a resident of
2. Be currently
enrolled at an accredited
3. Undergraduate and
graduate students are eligible; undergraduates must have attained at least junior level status (60 credits).
4. Demonstrate interest
in pursuing a career related to national security or defense.
5. Demonstrate
financial need.
6. Have a minimum grade
point average of 3.25.
7. Be a woman.
8. Be a citizen of the
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-Michigan 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 SEPTEMBER 1, 2009. Send application packages to:
HORIZONS-Michigan WID,
Applicant is responsible for making sure all
materials arrive to meet the deadline.
Instructions are available here (PDF).
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Download and view the application
Only applicants selected to receive a HORIZONS-Michigan Scholarship will be notified of the results. Recipients will be posted on the website at http://wid-mi.org/horizon/winners.htm. Please check periodically; no inquiries, please! This volunteer-run organization cannot return telephone calls, and e-mail is limited.
Fundraising events and donations from corporations
and individuals make it possible to provide HORIZONS-Michigan Scholarships.
Tax-deductible donations can be sent to: HORIZONS-Michigan
(WID),