Women in Defense-Michigan Horizon's Scholarship
Women In Defense Michigan 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 these fields.
Applicants must meet the following criteria. Preference will be given to the following:
1. Be a resident of Michigan.
2. Be currently enrolled at an accredited Michigan university or college, either full-time or part-time.
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 United States.
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 October 1st.
Send application packages to:
HORIZONS-Michigan WID
P.O. Box 4744
Troy, MI 48099
Or Email: scholarships@wid-mi.org