SIA Veterans in Security Scholarship Program

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About the Veterans in Security Scholarship

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to offer its first scholarships dedicated to advancing the education and careers of military veterans.

Funds from the SIA Veterans in Security Scholarship Program, presented by the SIA Veterans in Security community, can be used for a wide range of scholarly and vocational pursuits, including college degrees (associate’s, bachelor’s, and graduate), certificate programs, and professional learning and development. The course of study must be from an accredited (where applicable) and reputable institution or organization and must relate to security (e.g., physical security (including manufacturing and integration), cybersecurity, risk management, protective services and/or support the career development of a security professional. The money can also be applied to repayment of student loans that were used to fund programs that meet the conditions described above.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include:

  • U.S. military* veterans who served honorably and are currently associated with an SIA member organization
  • Currently serving members of the U.S. military*, including active duty, guard and reserve, who are planning to transition to a private sector career related to security

Key Details for 2026

  • Award Amount: This year, SIA plans to award multiple scholarships of up to $5,000 each. (Applicants requesting less than the full amount can specify this in the application. Such applications will be considered separately.)
  • Scholarship Opens: Monday, Aug. 3
  • Application Deadline: Friday, Sept. 11

Award notifications will be made on or about Oct. 19 and will be publicly announced during the 2026 SIA Veterans in Security Leadership Forum in New York City on Nov. 3.

* Includes Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard