The Women In Defense Scholarship will be awarded to students who are currently enrolled or expected to be enrolled in an accredited university or college by the fall of 2023 academic term. Applicants must demonstrate interest in pursuing a career related to national security or defense. Two letters of recommendation are required, one letter must be from a faculty member at the applicant's current college or university. 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. Recipients of past awards may apply. Employees of NDIA and its affiliates, and their families, are ineligible for this scholarship program. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.