The Christopher W. Keyser Undergraduate Scholarship

Scholarship is open to undergraduate students enrolled in a four-year college or university in the United States with an interest in the legal or criminal justice fields. Applicants must major in or be actively pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice, Pre-Law Studies, English, History, Political Science, Journalism, or Communications.

Award: $1,500

Deadline: July 31, 2016

More info: http://www.keyserdefense.com/contact-us/christopher-keyser-scholarship

GFOA Scholarships

Scholarships are open to students studying public administration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration. Multiple scholarships available with different requirements. See website for details.

Award: Varies

Deadline: Feb. 19, 2016

More info: http://www.gfoa.org/about-gfoa/student-opportunities/scholarships-full-and-part-time-students

Political Science, History, Government and economics Scholarships

Scholarships are open to students studying Political Science, History, Government or Economics. Multiple scholarships available with different requirements. See website for details. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States.

Award: Up to $5,000

Deadline: Feb. 10, 2016

More info: http://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/history-etc

Wayne V. Black Memorial Scholarship

Applicant must be a current undergraduate student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology, Computer Science/MIS, Pre-law, Political Science, or Telecommunications/Information Technology.

Award: $5,000

Deadline: Jan. 29, 2016

More info: http://www.entelec.org/entelec/about/waynevblackscholarship

The Christopher W. Keyser Undergraduate Scholarship

Scholarship is open to undergraduate students enrolled in a four-year college or university in the United States with an interest in the legal or criminal justice fields. Applicants must major in or be actively pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice, Pre-Law Studies, English, History, Political Science, Journalism, or Communications.

Award: $1500

Deadline: July 31, 2015

More info: http://www.keyserdefense.com/contact-us/christopher-keyser-scholarship

Wayne V. Black Memorial Scholarship

Energy Telecommunications and Electrical Association (ENTELEC)

This scholarship is for students who are currently enrolled as full-time undergraduate students in good academic standing at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be working towards a bachelor's degree in one of the following curricula: engineering/engineering technology; computers science/MIS; pre-law; political science; and telecommunications/Information technology. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents or Canadian citizens.

Award: $5000

Deadline: Jan. 26, 2015

More info: http://www.entelec.org/about/waynevblackscholarship

Media Fellows Program

Washington Media Scholars Foundation

This scholarship is for rising college juniors and seniors in good academic standing. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be full-time, degree-seeking students whose major or minor prepares them for a career in strategic public policy, advertising research, management, planning, and buying. These include, but are not limited to, mass communications, journalism, marketing (business or mass communications), and political science. Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA in their major concentration. Graduate students are not eligible.

Award: $5000

Deadline: July 16, 2014

More info: http://www.mediascholars.org/media-fellows-program/

Media Fellows Program

This scholarship is for rising college juniors and seniors in good academic standing. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be full-time, degree seeking students whose major or minor prepares them for a career in strategic public policy, advertising research, management, planning, and buying. These include, but are not limited to, mass communications, journalism, marketing (business or mass communications), and political science. Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA in their major concentration. Graduate students are not eligible to enter the Media Fellows Program.

Deadline: Nov. 13, 2013

Award: $5,000 

More info:  http://www.mediascholars.org/media-fellows-program/

Women In Defense HORIZONS Scholarship - $500 – $12,000

Through the HORIZONS Scholarship, established in 1988, Women In Defense encourages 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 designed to provide financial assistance to further educational objectives of women who are U.S. citizens either employed or planning careers in defense or national security areas. (This is not law enforcement or criminal justice.) The amount of the awards varies each year.

A panel of judges, composed of WID members, considers applications and makes awards once each year. WID is in a key position to shape the future defense and national security workforce. WID leaders and members encourage the study of professions related to science, technology, education, and math that support national security professionals.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria. No exceptions will be considered.

1. Be currently enrolled at an accredited university or college, either full-time or part- time.
2. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible; undergraduates must have attained at least junior level status (60 credits).
3. Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career related to national security or defense.
4. Demonstrate financial need.
5. Have a minimum grade point average of 3.25.
6. Be a woman.
7. Be a citizen of the United States.

Recipients of past awards may apply for future financial assistance.

Fields of Study

Focus of the scholarship is on the following preferred fields of study: security studies, military history, government relations, engineering, computer science, cyber security, physics, mathematics, business (as it relates to national security or defense), law (as it relates to national security or defense), international relations, political science, and 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. Women In Defense 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 JULY 1. Send application packages to: WID HORIZONS, 2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22201-3061.

Applicant is responsible for making sure all materials arrive to meet the deadline.

More info: http://wid.ndia.org/horizon/Pages/default.aspx