WID San Diego is currently accepting HORIZONS Scholarship applications for the 2016-2017 academic year. The deadline for application submission is July 15.
Through the HORIZONS Scholarship, WID encourages women to pursue careers related to the national security and defense interests of the United States and to provide development opportunities to women already working in national security and defense fields. The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to further educational objectives of women who are U.S. citizens either employed or planning careers in defense or national security areas.
For more information and to apply: http://www.womenindefense.net/horizon/Pages/default.aspx
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria. No exceptions will be considered.
• Be currently enrolled at an accredited university or college, either full-time or part- time.
• Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible; undergraduates must have attained at least junior level status (60 credits).
• Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career related to national security or defense.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Have a minimum grade point average of 3.25.
• Be a woman.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Be a member of Women in Defense.
Good luck to all applicants!