12/22/2023
By Amy Lee
Women in Defense (WiD) is an organization dedicated to the advancement and recognition of women in all aspects of national security.
In collaboration with UMass Lowell, the Boston Chapter of Women in Defense has scholarship opportunities between $1,000 - $5,000 for UMass Lowell undergraduate and graduate students who are U.S. citizens majoring in business, engineering or science who have a demonstrated interest to pursue a career in the defense industry or who are currently doing research on a defense topic. The application process is as follows:
- Draft a brief essay that includes the following information:
- Your full name, UML Student ID#, GPA, and level of study and major
- Why have you chosen to pursue a career in your chosen field?
- What you have done to demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in the defense industry, or what you are currently researching on a defense topic
- How will this scholarship support your objective to make a contribution to the defense industry?
- The document should be a maximum of two (2) pages, 12 pt Arial font, 1” margins.
- Applications due Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 at noon, via email as an attachment (Word or PDF) sent to the appropriate college contact, based on your major:
- Francis College of Engineering - Paulette Brooks, email paulette_brooks@uml.edu
- Kennedy College of Science - Elizabeth Cole, email elizabeth_cole@uml.edu
- Manning School of Business - Patricia Donald, email patricia_donald@uml.edu
Students will be notified of a decision by Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.
Recipients will be highlighted at the annual UML & WiD Empowering Women in Business and STEM event Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.
All UMass Lowell women students interested in a career within the defense industry are encouraged to attend this event and network with defense industry professionals regardless of scholarship selection.
Registration for the event is free for students, but registration for the Feb. 20 event is required by Feb. 12.