Homeland Security Initiative

Since the tragic events of September 11th, the Homeland Security field has become even more important to our nation. The attacks and their continuing aftermath 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’s Homeland Security Initiative was established to help support talented young men and women on I-Fund member campuses who have demonstrated an interest in serving their country through work in the Homeland Security industry.

Businesses and foundations may choose from the following investment options:

The National Security Scholars Program is a nationally recognized program that 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 Corporation, AT&T, Boeing Advanced Information Systems, Booz Allen & Hamilton, CACI, Computer Science Corporation, COPT, Essex Corporation, General Dynamics, Harris Corporation, L-3 Communications, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Omen, Raytheon, Verizon Federal Network Systems, and The National Security Agency.

Investor Benefits:

• Certificate indicating the organizations support of Homeland Security through independent higher education
• Podium recognition at annual NSSP dinner
• Letter of thanks from each institution
• Acknowledgment in ten college annual reports
• Acknowledgement in The I-Funds newsletters and annual report
• Lead investors ($15,000+) have the opportunity to serve on the National Security Scholarship Board, to help develop program guidelines, to interview scholarship candidates, and select an intern(s) for summer employment