2024 Kuehn Excellence in Security and Service Scholarship

2024 Kuehn Excellence in Security and Service Scholarship
The Kuehn Excellence in Security and Service Scholarship is closed for the 2024 application cycle. The 2025 Leadership Initiatives Full Scholarships open on September 15th, 2024 for the 2025 Summer Internship Programs.

To learn more about Leadership Initiatives Summer Internship Programs, please visit www.LIChangeSummer.org.
About Rick Kuehn

Rick Kuehn has served as a member of the Leadership Initiatives board since 2012 where he has worked tirelessly to expand internship opportunities for students interested in the fields of security, intelligence, and the armed forces.

Rick’s career has taken him all over the world, as a logistician, pilot, military officer, humanitarian, project engineer, executive, and more. He managed an engineering consulting start-up in Manhattan, led a water supply project in Kipingi, Kenya with Engineers Without Borders, responded to disasters with the American Red Cross in Greater New York, commanded an Air Force rapid-response team that responds to humanitarian and other emergencies, and led strategic level planning teams working directly for decision makers at the 4-Star level and above.

Rick earned a BA in history and a BE in computer engineering from Stevens Tech, an International Business MBA from the University of South Carolina, and a Masters in Military Studies from Marine Corps University.
Eligibility: The Kuehn Excellence in Security and Service Scholarship is open to students who are interested in pursuing a career in National Security, Intelligence, Counterterrorism, or Global Security.

Deadline: Kuehn Excellence in Security and Service Scholarship applications must be received no later than March 15th, 2024, to be considered.

Scholarship Award: One annual scholarship recipient will be selected to receive a full scholarship to attend the National Security & Intelligence Internship from July 14th - July 20th, 2024, at Georgetown University based on academic and personal merit. Additionally, ten partial scholarships will be awarded to promising students to attend the internship program. This scholarship cannot be transferred to any other program.

Scholarship Application Components
- Student Information
- Personal Statement
  - Approximately one to two pages detailing:
    
    Your academic interests
    
    Your future education plans
    
    How your future aspirations align with the goals of global security, protecting civilians, and maintaining peace abroad
Applicant Information
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Student Personal Email*
example@example.com
Student phone number*
Parent or Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent or Guardian Email*
example@example.com
School Information & Security Club Participation
Current Grade*
High School Name*
Link to High School Website*
Graduation Year*
If you receive the scholarship, would you be available and willing to attend the National Security & Intelligence Internship?*

Yes, I would be able and willing to travel to Washington DC for the National Security & Intelligence Internship from July 14th - July 20th, 2024.No, I would not be able and willing to travel to Washington DC for the National Security & Intelligence Internship.
The Kuehn Excellence in Security and Service Scholarship does not include travel to and from Georgetown University.*

Yes, I understand that travel will not be included in the scholarship and my family will be able to cover the cost of the travel to and from Georgetown University.Unfortunately my family will not be able to cover the cost of the travel to and from Georgetown University.
Do you participate in any security or foreign policy clubs at your school?*

Speech and DebateMock TrialYoung Democrats of AmericaYoung Republicans of AmericaYouth in GovernmentModel United NationsJunior Reserve Officers' Training CorpsGirls Who CodeCyberPatriotOther
Name of Speech and Debate Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of Speech and Debate Advisor *
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Name of Mock Trial Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of Mock Trial Advisor *
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Name of Young Democrats of America Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of Young Democrats of America Advisor *
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Name of Young Republicans of America Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of Young Republicans of America Advisor *
example@example.com
Name of Youth in Government Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of Youth in Government Advisor *
example@example.com
Name of Model United Nations Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of Model United Nations Advisor *
example@example.com
Name of Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) Advisor *
example@example.com
Name of Girls Who Code Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of Girls Who Code Advisor *
example@example.com
Name of CyberPatriot Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of CyberPatriot Advisor *
example@example.com
Name of Organization*
Supervisor/Advisor/Mentor Name*

First NameLast Name
Supervisor/Advisor/Mentor Email*
Personal Statement
Below is a sample personal statement of a Kuehn Excellence in Security and Service Scholarship applicant. Please use this sample as an example of formatting for your personal statement.
Approximately one to two pages detailing:
1. Your academic interests
2. Your future education plans
3. How your future aspirations align with the goals of global security, protecting civilians, and maintaining peace abroad
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I understand that the 2024 Kuehn Excellence in Security and Service Scholarship can only be used to attend the Leadership Initiatives National Security & Intelligence Internship held at Georgetown University from July 14th, 2024 - July 20th, 2024. This scholarship can not be transferred to any other program or institution or be requested as a payment.

All applications received after the deadline of March 15th, 2024, will not be considered to receive this scholarship. Decisions will be made by the Leadership Initiatives Scholarship Committee and will be announced by April 10th, 2024.
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2024 Kuehn Excellence in Security and Service Scholarship

Applicant Information

School Information & Security Club Participation

Personal Statement