The Program

The Defense Intelligence Scholars Program (DISP) (formerly known as the Department of Defense Intelligence Community Scholars Program or IC Scholars) provides a small select number of college graduates seeking to serve their country through a career in intelligence the opportunity to obtain a quality education that will get their career off to a successful beginning.

Defense Intelligence Scholars will begin their DIA employment with a formal Agency orientation program usually no later than early summer prior to the fall enrollment in the National Defense Intelligence College (NDIC). Scholars will be assigned to an appropropriate DIA directorate based on their skills and abilities to participate in summer work assignment. In mid-August, Scholars will enroll in the Master of Science of Strategic Intelligence (MSSI) degree program for one year, during which time they are expected to complete all course work and the required thesis.

The MSSI degree program consists of core and elective courses in analytic methods, intelligence collection, national security policy, intelligence community organization, regional assessments, transnational issues, and military strategy as well as a Master’s thesis on a topic of relevance to the Intelligence or National Security Community. The wide variety of elective courses allows the Scholar to tailor the degree to match his or her interests and background.

The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and a member of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area. As part of the MSSI degree, Defense Intelligence Scholars may complete Certificates of Specialization in areas such as Middle East Studies, Information Technology and others.

Participants in DISP will receive:

• A year of full-time study in the MSSI degree program
• Full government benefits (insurance, retirement, etc.)
• Government salary based on prior education and experience

For full information and application forms visit: visit dia jobs website. click on "View...."; then click on "NO", then click on "Take a look..."; then "Special Programs", then "DIA Scholars"

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The Association of Former Intelligence Officers provides a number of scholarships:
     -The Harold and Maria Ransburg American Patriot Scholarships.  Four such scholarships for $2500 each are provided for undergraduate and graduates. 
-The Albano Ponte National Security Scholarship. One scholarship of $1000 for undergraduate seniors.  

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The Naval Intelligence Foundation will provide four $1000 scholarships for active duty enlisted intelligence personnel and/or the dependents of active duty intelligence personnel.

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The Zuckerman Fellows Program established through a gift from Mortimor B. Zuckerman, enables students who are already enrolled in, or who have recently graduated from, professional degree programs to pursue an additional degree at one of Harvard's public service schools: the John F. Kennedy School of Government, the Graduate School of Education, or the School of Public Health.  Each year the Zuckerman Fellowship provides 25 recipients with full tuition plus a $30,000 stipend.  Fellows are selected on the basis of their leadership abilities, intellectual and academic achievements, and commitment to public service.  For full information go to: http://www.zuckermanfellows.harvard.edu

Entering its sixth year, the Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP) is the center of excellence for leadership education in the Asia Pacific region. The APLP is a graduate certificate program combining the development of regional expertise with the enhancement of individual leadership capacity. Based at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, the program is creating a network of dynamic leaders from around the world who are familiar with the critical issues and cultures of the Asia Pacific region and trained to work collaboratively. The program involves intensive coursework and field studies.

Participants
The Asia Pacific Leadership Program seeks outstanding individuals with high leadership potential from across the Asia Pacific region, North America and beyond. All participants have at least a Bachelors degree with the majority having graduate degrees as well.All participants receive an APLP Entry Fellowship valued at approximately $10,000.

 The program was established through generous funding support from the Freeman Foundation. For more information about the Asia Pacific Leadership Program, as well as application forms and fellowship opportunities, go to http://www.eastwestcenter.org/aplp