Through the WID Scholar program, Women In Defense encourages women to pursue careers supporting U.S. national security with a focus on defense or foreign policy. The scholarship will be awarded to students currently enrolled or expected to be enrolled in an accredited university or college by the fall of 2025 academic term. Applicants must demonstrate interest in pursuing a career related to national security or defense. 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, policy and diplomacy, intelligence and economics. Others will be considered if the applicant can successfully demonstrate relevance to a career in the areas of national security or defense. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, one letter must be from a faculty member at the applicant's current college or university. Recipients of past awards may apply. Awards are based on academic achievement, participation in defense and national security activities, field of study, work experience, statements of interest, recommendations, and financial need. Recipients must report periodically on the impact of the awards on their personal and professional lives. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.