Women in Defense Scholarship 2025

The WID Scholar program encourages women to pursue careers supporting U.S. national security with a focus on defense or foreign policy. The scholarship is offered to women who have preferred fields of study, which include: security studies, military history, government relations, engineering, computer science, cyber security, physics, mathematics, business, and law (as it relates to national security or defense), international relations, political science, policy and diplomacy, intelligence and economics.

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Women in Defense Scholarship – Overview

Eligibility Criteria:

Scholarship applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Who are currently enrolled or expected to be enrolled in an accredited university or college by the fall of 2025 academic term.
• Must be Undergraduate and graduate students; undergraduates must have attained at least junior level status by the fall of 2025 semester.
• Must demonstrate interest in pursuing a career related to national security or defense.
• Who is a citizen of the United States.
• Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.25.

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Application Process:

Here’s what you must submit besides your application.

• Proof of United States Citizenship
• Copy of all college transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation (one letter must be from a faculty member at your current college/university)
• A 500-word essay
• Resume

Selection Process:

The applicants will be selected based on academic achievement, participation in defense and national security activities, field of study, work experience, statements of objectives, recommendations, and financial need. Essays will be assessed using the Essay Rubric. Awards are made without regard to race, creed, color, or religion.

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