Homeland Security Initiative

The Homeland Security field has become even more important to our nation. Potential attacks underscore the new complexities of achieving security in an open, networked world and the need for employees who can quickly and critically analyze challenges, carefully weigh evidence and effectively communicate all of which are attributes of a liberal arts education.

The I-Fund Homeland Security Initiative was established to assist talented young men and women on I-Fund member campuses interested in pursuing careers that support Homeland Security efforts.

Established in 1999, the I-Fund's National Security Scholars Program (NSSP) is currently the only program of its kind in the country, partnering higher education, government and industry in a collaborative effort to address the needs of the national security industry. The NSSP offers $15,000 scholarships, assistance with national security clearance processing, paid summer internships with government and private industry plus the opportunity for job placement following graduation. Program is open to students with outstanding academic records.

Program investors include: AAI, AT&T, Boeing, Booz Allen Hamilton, CACI, Capstone, CSC, e.magination, General Dynamics, Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin, ManTech International, Raytheon, SAIC, Serco, Inc., SRA International, and the National Security Agency.

Investor Benefits:

• Membership on National Security Scholars Program Board
• Assist in development of program guidelines
• Interview scholarship candidates
• Selection of Interns
• Access to entire pool of scholarship applicants
• Participate in presentations on the I-Fund's
campuses

Promotion and Recognition of Participation:

• Name placed on cover of brochure and posters advertising the program
• Certificate indicating the organization's support of national security through independent higher education
• Acknowledgement in ten college annual reports
• Acknowledgement in the I-Fund's newsletters, annual report and collateral material
• Podium recognition at annual NSSP dinner