Scholarships at WID San Diego.
WID San Diego is proud to support two scholarship programs for eligible women working toward careers in defense and national security.
Horizons
San Diego Chapter of Women in Defense Endowed Scholarship
Today, our endowment fund is valued at $58,000. Since 2010, we have awarded $39,075 in scholarships to thirteen (13) recipients, with single awards amounts up to $5,000. Through volunteer efforts of WID San Diego leaders and members, as well as generous donations from our community, we have been able to support the advancement of women interested in careers in defense and national security.
Application and Eligibility Criteria
- Must be enrolled full time; all class levels are eligible
- Must have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00, or the arithmetic equivalent
- Must be a United States citizen
- Applicants must submit a 500-word essay detailing:
- Past activities or completed classes that relate to the Women In Defense mission
- Pursuit of degrees and/or current activities that are consistent with the mission and goals of Women In Defense
- Future plans to serve our country and/or contribute to technology advancement
This is a renewable scholarship; prior recipients are required to reapply for consideration and must meet all selection criteria to be eligible.
Selection Process
The scholarship application is advertised in the SDSU scholarship site. Open enrollment typically begins in August and closes in October. Selection takes place in November and we award scholarships in December.
Past Recipients
2018-2019
Leah Hails ($2,075)
Major: Anthropology
2017-2018
Connor Fenwick ($2,000)
Major: Civil Engineering
Daria Dragicevic ($2,000)
Major: Computer Engineering
2016-2017
Leah Hails ($3,000)
Major: Anthropology
Angela Mudge ($3,000)
Major: Mechanical Engineering
2015-2016
Cassandra Kleitsch ($1,000)
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Falon Manns ($1,000)
Major: Mechanical Engineering
2014
Taryn Voller ($5,000)
Aerospace Engineering
2013
Ana Moreno ($5,000)
Aerospace Engineering
2012
Renee Tidmore ($5,000)
Major: Mechanical Engineering
2011
Renee Tidmore ($2,500)
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Brianna Landon ($2,500)
Electrical Engineering
2010
Kuba Wasowski ($5,000)
Homeland Security