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3885 AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION

Attn: AHEPA Educational Foundation
1909 Q Street, N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202)232-6300
Fax: (202)232-2140
Web Site: http://www.ahepa.org/educ_foundation/index.html

To provide financial assistance for college to students with a connection to the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), particularly those interested in majoring in political science or history.

Title of Award: George Leber Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; History; International affairs and relations; Political science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 2 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The annual stipend ranges from $500 to $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) members in good standing of the Order of Ahepa, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles, or Maids of Athena, and 2) the children of Order of Ahepa or Daughters of Penelope members in good standing. Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university in the following fall. They may major in any area, but preference is given to upper-division students majoring in political science, history, or international relations. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, athletic achievements, work experience, and community service. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: A processing fee of $20 must accompany each application.

3886 BANK OF AMERICA FOUNDATION

Attn: Achievement Awards Program
CA5-704-08-03
315 Montgomery Street, Eighth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104-1866
Tel: (415)953-0927; 888-488-9802
Fax: (415)622-3469
Web Site: http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation

To recognize and reward high school seniors in California who excel in specific subject areas.

Title of Award: Bank of America Achievement Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Art; Business administration; Communications; Computer and information sciences; Education, English as a second language; English language and literature; History; Home Economics; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Music; Playwriting; Religion; Science; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: All 320 finalists receive cash awards; the top 40 finalists (1 in each general study area in each region) receive first-place awards and other finalists receive awards depending on their scores in the competition. Funds Available: The cash awards are $2,000 for first-place winners, $1,500 for second-place winners, $1,000 for third-place winners, and $500 for other participating finalists. Duration: Prizes are awarded annually.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are high school seniors in California who are chosen by faculty committees in their schools. The committees select students to receive certificates in specific study areas (agriculture, art, business, communications, computer studies, drama, English, English as a Second Language, foreign language, history, home economics, mathematics, music, religious studies, science, social science, and trades and industrial studies). Small high schools (those with 199 or fewer students in grades 10-12) may award a total of 7 certificates and large high schools (those with 200 or more students) present a total of 14 certificates. In addition, the faculty committees select graduating seniors to receive plaques in 4 general study areas (applied arts, fine arts, liberal arts, and science and mathematics); certificate winners may not also receive plaques; the number of plaques awarded by each high school also depends on the size of the school (2 plaques with enrollment of 1 to 199 students in grades 10-12, 3 plaques with 200 to 599 students, and 4 plaques for schools with more than 600 students). Winners of plaques are then eligible to enter the Achievement Awards competition. Of all plaque winners statewide, 320 finalists (8 in each of 10 regions in each of the 4 general study areas) are selected to enter competitions involving 1) an essay judged on written expression, logical progression, ability to focus on topic, and creative interpretation, and 2) a group discussion judged on cooperation, sound and logical thinking, oral communication and command of English, and originality of thought. Deadline for Receipt: Schools must select their plaque recipients before the end of January of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1948.

3887 GEORGIA TRUST

1516 Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30309
Tel: (404)881-9980
Fax: (404)875-2205
E-mail: info@georgiatrust.org
Web Site: http://www.georgiatrust.org/preservation_resources/neel_reidprize.htm

To recognize and reward architecture students and architects, especially those with a connection to Georgia, who are interested in a study travel program in the United States or abroad.

Title of Award: J. Neel Reid Prize Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Historic preservation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The prize is $3,500. Duration: The study travel should be completed within a year and a half of the announcement of the winner.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to architecture students, architect interns, and recently registered architects who are interested in a study travel program. The focus of the study travel should involve historic architecture (built prior to Neel Reid's death in 1926), historic preservation of classic architecture, or new construction that is classic and contextrelated. Applicants are encouraged to propose an independent study, but participation in an existing program is acceptable. Priority is given to applicants with a connection to Georgia (a resident of the state, a student in a Georgia academic institution, or an employee of a Georgia firm). The travel may be to any location in the world. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3888 GEORGIA TRUST

1516 Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30309
Tel: (404)881-9980
Fax: (404)875-2205
E-mail: info@georgiatrust.org
Web Site: http://www.georgiatrust.org/preservation_resources/spalding_owens.htm

To provide financial assistance to Georgia residents working on a degree in a field related to historical preservation at a college or university in the state.

Title of Award: B. Phinizy Spalding and Hubert B. Owens Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Archeology; Architecture; Historic preservation; History; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Georgia residents currently enrolled full time in their first year of college in the state. Applicants must be majoring in historic preservation or such related fields as archaeology, architecture, history, or planning. Selection is based on academic achievement and past and planned involvement with preservation-related fields. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients are encouraged to plan to stay and work in Georgia following graduation.

3889 HANDWEAVERS GUILD OF AMERICA, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Chair
1255 Buford Highway, Suite 211
Suwanee, GA 30024
Tel: (678)730-0010
Fax: (678)730-0836
E-mail: hga@weavespindye.org
Web Site: http://www.weavespindye.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students working on a degree in the field of fiber arts.

Title of Award: Dendel Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Art conservation; History; Textile science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; more than $4,000 is available for this program each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds. Recipients may use the funds for tuition, materials (e.g., film for photographs), or travel. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in accredited colleges and universities in the United States, its possessions, and Canada. Applicants must be working on a degree in the field of fiber arts, including training for research, textile history, and conservation. Along with their application, they must submit 1) an essay on their study goals and how those fit into their future plans, and 2) 5 to 16 slides of their work. Selection is based on artistic and technical merit; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3890 HANDWEAVERS GUILD OF AMERICA, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Chair
1255 Buford Highway, Suite 211
Suwanee, GA 30024
Tel: (678)730-0010
Fax: (678)730-0836
E-mail: hga@weavespindye.org
Web Site: http://www.weavespindye.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students working on a degree in the field of fiber arts.

Title of Award: HGA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Art conservation; History; Textile science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; more than $4,000 is available for this program each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds. Use of funds is restricted to tuition. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in accredited colleges and universities in the United States, its possessions, and Canada. Applicants must be working on a degree in the field of fiber arts, including training for research, textile history, and conservation. Along with their application, they must submit 1) an essay on their study goals and how they fit into their future plans, and 2) 5 to 16 slides of their work. Selection is based on artistic and technical merit; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3891 HERB SOCIETY OF AMERICA

9019 Kirtland Chardon Road
Kirtland, OH 44094
Tel: (440)256-0514
Fax: (440)256-0541
E-mail: herbs@herbsociety.org
Web Site: http://www.herbsociety.org

To fund research involving the use of herbs.

Title of Award: Herb Society of America Research Grant Program Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Economics; History; Horticulture; Literature; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Postdoctoral, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or 2 grants are awarded each year. Funds Available: Up to $5,000 per year. Funds may not be used for travel. Duration: Up to 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to persons who are proposing a scientific, academic, or artistic investigation of herbal plants. Fields of study may include horticulture, science, literature, history, art, and/or economics. Although both undergraduate and graduate students may apply, they may use the funds only for specific research on herbal projects, not as financial aid for education. Research should involve plants using the horticultural rather than the botanical definition of herbs. Proposals may not exceed 500 words. Finalists will be interviewed. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Progress reports are required 3 times during the year.

3892 INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON

600 Stewart Street, Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: (206)623-4494
Fax: (206)625-9621
E-mail: info@icwashington.org
Web Site: http://www.icwashington.org/parents_students/financial_aid/index.htm

To provide financial assistance to upper-division students majoring in politics or history at colleges and universities that are members of Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW).

Title of Award: William G. Saletic Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: History; Political science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1eachyear. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students completing their sophomore or junior year at ICW-member colleges and universities. Applicants must be studying or majoring in politics or history. They must submit a 1-page essay on why their special interest is in politics and/or history. Students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The ICW-member institutions are Gonzaga University, Heritage College, Pacific Lutheran University, Saint Martin's College, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle University, University of Puget Sound, Walla Walla College, Whitman College, and Whitworth College.

3893 MUSEUM OF SURVEYING

220 South Museum Drive
Lansing, MI 48933
Tel: (517)484-6605
E-mail: museumofsurvey@acd.net
Web Site: http://www.surveyhistory.org

To provide financial assistance to upper-division surveying students in North America who have demonstrated an interest in history.

Title of Award: North American Surveying History Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Cartography/Surveying; History Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors and seniors at accredited colleges and universities in North America who are majoring in surveying, geomatics, or a similar field. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must have demonstrated an interest in surveying history in ways that include, but are not limited to, the following: participating in a re-enactment group on a regular basis; participating in a significant historical survey retracement; preparing a paper (preferably published) about a historical surveying event, person, or technological development in equipment; or performing a service project related to surveying history for a museum. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.

3894 NATIONAL HISTORY DAY

Attn: Director
University of Maryland
0119 Cecil Hall
College Park, MD 20742
Tel: (301)314-9739
Fax: (301)314-9767
E-mail: national.history.day@umail.umd.edu
Web Site: http://www.nationalhistoryday.org

To recognize and reward outstanding history papers, exhibits, performances, and media presentations prepared by middle and high school students around the country.

Title of Award: National History Day Awards for Students Area, Field, or Subject: History; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: At the local level, more than 500,000 students and 50,000 teachers participate in the competition. Nearly 2,000 students each year advance to the national competition where 3 prizes are presented in each of the 2 divisions and 7 categories. The number of special awards varies. There are 4 History Channel awards. Funds Available: At the national level, winners in each category of the 2 divisions receive prizes of $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place, and $250 for third place. The amounts of the special awards vary. The History Channel awards are $5,000. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to middle and high school students in the United States. Contests are held in 2 divisions (junior, for grades 6 through 8, and senior, for grades 9-12) and, within each division, in 7 categories: paper, individual exhibit, group exhibit, individual performance, group performance, individual documentary, and group documentary. The 3 group categories may include 2 to 5 students. Papers must be standard research essays from 1,500 to 2,500 words in length. Individual and group exhibits must be visual representations of research and interpretation, much like a small museum exhibit. Individual and group performances must be dramatic portrayals of an historical topic; they may not exceed 10 minutes in length. Individual and group documentaries must utilize photographs, film, video, audio tapes, and graphic presentations to communicate a topic's historical significance. Following local school and district contests, winners compete in state contests, where 2 entries in each category are selected to compete at the national level. Special awards are presented to the best entries on various special topics, including African American history, the history of baseball, labor history, history of the American presidency, history of agriculture and rural life, colonial and revolutionary history, Irish or Irish American history, U.S. foreign relations history, Holocaust history, naval history, military history, Civil War history, history of religious freedom, innovation in American history, women's history, and history in the federal government. History Channel awards are presented to high school seniors who submit the best individual documentary, the best group documentary, the best project tied to an historic site, and the best project on an international theme. Additional Information: The theme of the contest changes annually; scheduled topics are "Communication in History: The Key to Understanding" for 2005, "Taking a Stand in History" for 2006, "Triumph and Tragedy in History" for 2007, and "The Individual in History" for 2008. Sponsors of the special awards include such organizations as the Truman Library Institute, the Society for American Baseball Research, the Agricultural Historical Society, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous, the Civil War Preservation Trust, and the National Women's History Project.

3895 NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
1776 D Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20006-5303
Tel: (202)628-1776
Web Site: http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

To provide financial assistance to upper-division college students majoring in selected social science fields.

Title of Award: Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Economics; History; Political science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for these scholarships are undergraduate students entering their junior or senior year with a major in political science, history, government, or economics. Applicants must be sponsored by a local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Selection is based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and financial need. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Carole T. Farmer, DAR Scholarship Committee Chair, P.O. Box 480991, Kansas City, MO 64148-0991, E-mail: DARCarole@aol.com. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

3896 PORTUGUESE HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Attn: Academic Secretar
P.O. Box 30246
Bethesda, MD 20824-0246
Tel: (301)652-2775
E-mail: phsf@vivaportugal.com
Web Site: http://www.vivaportugal.com/phsf/apply.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to students of Portuguese American heritage interested in studying fine arts or related fields.

Title of Award: Cristina Nazario Scholarship for the Fine Arts Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Art; Historic preservation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this support are high school seniors or currently-enrolled college students who are of Portuguese American ancestry. Applicants must be U.S. residents and attending or planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or university. They must be interested in studying fine arts, architecture, or historic preservation. Selection is based on academic achievement and artistic accomplishments. Preference is given to students from the Washington, D.C. area, but all qualified applicants are considered. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must attend college on a full-time basis.

3897 SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION

c/o Sons of Norway
1455 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408-2666
Tel: (612)827-3611
Free: 800-945-8851
Fax: (612)827-0658
E-mail: fraternal@sofn.com
Web Site: http://www.sofn.com/foundation/GrantsScholarships.html

To provide support to college students of Norwegian heritage who are interested in pursuing further study of that heritage in North America or Norway.

Title of Award: King Olav V Norwegian-American Heritage Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Area and ethnic studies; Art industries and trade; Crafts; Folklore; History; Literature; Music Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Since 1984, 167 of these scholarships have been awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $250 to $3,000, depending upon the number of recipients in any given year. Duration: 1 year; a student may be awarded 2 scholarships within a 5-year period.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to North Americans of Norwegian heritage, 18 years of age or older, who have demonstrated an interest in their heritage and who desire to further the study of that heritage at a recognized educational institution in North America or Norway. The program of study may include arts, crafts, literature, history, music, or folklore. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay that describes their reasons for applying for the scholarship, the course of study to be pursued, the length of the course, the name of the institution which they plan to attend, the tuition and costs, the amount of financial aid desired, how their course of study will benefit their community, and how their study corresponds to the goals and objectives of the Sons of Norway Foundation. Selection is based on the essay, academic potential, benefit to Sons of Norway and the wider Norwegian community, involvement in school and community activities, work experience, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Awards are also made to Norwegians who wish to study in North America. Applications may not be submitted by fax or e-mail. Final reports are requested (but are not required).

3898 TEXAS FEDERATION OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S FOUNDATION, INC.

Attn: TFBPW Foundation
803 Forest Ridge Drive, Suite 207
Bedford, TX 76022
Tel: (817)283-0862
Fax: (817)283-0872
E-mail: bpwtx@swbell.net
Web Site: http://www.bpwtx.org/foundation.asp

To provide financial assistance to women in Texas who are preparing to enter selected professions.

Title of Award: Hermine Dalkowitz Tobolowsky Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: History; Law; Political science; Public administration; Women's studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women in Texas who are interested in attending school to prepare for a career in law, public service, government, political science, or women's history. Applicants must have completed at least 2 semesters of study at an accredited college or university in Texas, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be U.S. citizens. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1995.

3899 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST ASSOCIATION

Attn: Unitarian Universalist Funding Program
25 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-2800
Tel: (617)971-9600
Fax: (617)367-3237
E-mail: uufp@uua.org
Web Site: http://www.uua.org/awards/stanfield.html

To provide financial assistance for the study of art to Unitarian Universalists.

Title of Award: Stanfield and D'Orlando Art Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Art history; Painting; Photography; Sculpture Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award depends on the need of the recipient and the availability of funds. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Unitarian Universalist students entering or continuing undergraduate or graduate study. Applicants should be studying or planning to study painting, drawing, photography, and/or sculpture; art history, art therapy, film, and performing arts majors are not eligible. Candidates must submit 6 to 10 samples of their work on 35mm slides. Selection is based on financial need and academic performance. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This award, established in 1979, is funded by trusts established by Mrs. Marion Barr Stanfield and Ms. Pauly D'Orlando.

3900 UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

Attn: Corporate Scholars Program
P.O. Box 1435
Alexandria, VA 22313-9998
(866)671-7237
E-mail: internship@uncf.org
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org/internships/index.asp

To provide financial assistance and work experience to students of color who are interested in working during the summer on an organizing campaign for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Title of Award: AFSCME/UNCF Union Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: African-American studies; Anthropology; Asian studies; Economics; Hispanic American studies; History; Industrial and labor relations; Native American studies; Political science; Psychology; Social work; Sociology; United States studies; Women's studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The program provides a stipend of $4,000, on-site housing at their location, a week-long orientation and training, and (based on successful performance during the organizing campaign) a $5,000 scholarship. Duration: 10 weeks for the organizing assignment; 1 year for the scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students of color, including African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian/Pacific Islander Americans, and American Indians/Alaskan Natives. Applicants must be second semester sophomores or juniors and majoring in ethnic studies, women's studies, labor studies, American studies, sociology, anthropology, history, political science, psychology, social work, or economics. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be interested in working on a union organizing campaign at 1 of several locations in the United States. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3901 VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: info@vsac.org
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org

To provide financial assistance to upper-division students at colleges and universities in Vermont who are majoring in history.

Title of Award: Town of Williston Historical Society Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: History Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1eachyear. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors and seniors at colleges and universities in Vermont working on a 4-year degree in history. Applicants must be residents of Vermont. Selection is based on required essays. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: The Town of Williston Historical Society established this scholarship in 2002.

3902 VIRGINIA DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

c/o Catherine Rafferty, Scholarship Chair
10101 Sanders Court
Great Falls, VA 22066-2526
Web Site: http://www.vadar.org/history.html

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Virginia who wish to study designated fields in college.

Title of Award: Virginia DAR Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Genealogy; History, American; Home Economics; Medicine; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $1,000 and 1 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Virginia who plan to attend a Virginia college or university. Applicants must be planning to work on a degree in the field of science, medicine, conservation, ecology, forestry, home arts, genealogical research, or American history. Along with their application, they must submit a 1,000-word letter giving their reasons for interest in the scholarship, a transcript of grades, a letter of recommendation from a teacher in their chosen field, and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3903 WOMEN IN DEFENSE

c/o National Defense Industrial Association
2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201-3061
Tel: (703)247-2552
Fax: (703)527-6945
E-mail: jcasey@ndia.org
Web Site: http://www.ndia.org/horizon/Scholar.htm

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate student women engaged in or planning careers related to the national security interests of the United States.

Title of Award: Horizons Foundation Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Economics; Engineering; History; International affairs and relations; Law; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Military science and education; National security; Physics; Political science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate, Professional Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 8 of these scholarships were awarded. Since the program was established, 75 women have received nearly $49,000 in support. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $1,000. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are already working in national security fields as well as women planning such careers. Applicants must 1) be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, either full time or part time, as graduate students or upper-division undergraduates; 2) demonstrate financial need; 3) be U.S. citizens; 4) have a GPA of 3.25 or higher; and 5) demonstrate interest in preparing for a career related to national security. The preferred fields of study include business, computer science, economics, engineering, government relations, international relations, law, mathematics, military history, political science, physics, and security studies; others are considered if the applicant can demonstrate relevance to a career in national security or defense. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in defense and national security activities, field of study, work experience, statements of objectives, recommendations, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year for fall semester; October of each year for spring semester.