HORIZONS Foundation Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Women In Defense, A National Security Organization (WID)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards offered varies annually and is dependent on funding and the number of qualified applicants. Last year, six awards were offered.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  3. Must have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher.
  4. Must be a female.
  5. Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and have completed 60 or more credit hours.
  6. Must be enrolled full time or part time.
  7. Must be enrolled in one of the following preferred fields of study: 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. Other fields of study will be considered if the applicant can successfully demonstrate relevance to a career in the areas of national security or defense.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: Female students who are currently enrolled in a program of study which is relevant to a career in the areas of national security or defense are eligible for this award. Students must have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher.

Application requirements for the HORIZONS Foundation Scholarship are:

  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
  • Proof of citizenship
Additional Information: 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. Only recipients will be notified of the results.

Award Amount: $500 to $12,000 annually, non-renewable. Recipients of past awards may apply for future financial assistance.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $12,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Thursday, June 1, 2023

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Thursday, June 1, 2023

Application packages must be sent to the address provided (c/o National Defense Industrial Association) and received postmarked by the deadline.
About Women In Defense, A National Security Organization (WID):
Contact Information: Trina Dickey, Administrative Support
Address: 2101 Wilson Blvd. Suite 700 Arlington, Virginia 22201-3061

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