WID Space Coast Scholarships

WIDSC Undergraduate Scholarship Application

Application packages MUST be completed in full and are due via email or postmarked no later than 11pm EST April 25, 2026. For all application packages, do NOT include extra items such as copies of awards, certificates, or photographs. Only students meeting eligibility requirements will be considered – NO exceptions. Only applicants selected to receive a Women In Defense Space Coast Chapter (WIDSC) scholarship will be notified of the results. Recipients will be posted on the website https://widsc.org/scholarships/ so please check periodically (no inquiries, please). Allow up to eight weeks for results to be posted. Recipients may need to provide identifying information, including social security number, to claim an award.

Typical award amounts range from $250.00 to $2,000.00.

An individual may be awarded a WIDSC scholarship up to two times.

Students must be Brevard County residents at the time of application.

Scholarship Application Package includes:

A fully completed application
A one-page essay
A letter of recommendation

NOTE: You will NOT be able to save and return to submit. Please have all required information ready to complete this form.

Undergraduate Scholarship Application

Personal Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Academic Information

Current Status(Required)

Undergraduate College Class

HPA(Required)

Major(Required)

Name of College/University/Trade School(Required)

Defense, National Security Activities

Extracurricular, professional, community—during the last 12 months only.

List key activities related to military, reserves, auxiliary that you have participated in over the past 12 months. Include name of the organization, your role, and the number of hours involved.(Required)

Community Service Activities

Extracurricular, professional, community—during the last 12 months only.

List key extracurricular, professional, community activities that you have participated in over the past 12 months. Include name of the organization, your role, and the number of hours involved.(Required)

Essay

Essay must answer the following questions: How do you envision yourself contributing to national defense, whether through a military, civilian, or industry role? What steps are you taking to prepare for this future?

Required Essay(Required)

Professional or Academic Letter of Recommendation

Name your file (PDF only): LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_LETTER

Email to STEM@WIDSC.org or postmark P.O. Box 410501, Melbourne, FL 32941 no later than April 25, 2025.

Name of Reference(Required)