Military Science

5015 TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com

To provide educational assistance to students from outside Texas who will be participating in the ROTC program at a Texas public university.

Title of Award: Texas ROTC Student Waiver Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Military science and education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Eligible students receive an exemption from nonresident tuition at Texas public institutions. Duration: Up to 4 years, as long as the recipient enrolls in at least 12 credit hours per semester, including military science classes.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are students who are enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in the ROTC program at public colleges and universities in Texas and who are residents of other states. Applicants must have signed a contract that cannot be terminated and that obligates them to serve a period of active military duty. Additional Information: Further information is available from the military science department at the institution the student attends.

5016 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: [email protected]
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.