This scholarship may be competed based on future funding. Below is information about the past competitions.  Full Scholarship List of current multiple scholarship is here.

Scholarship submission dates are twice a year in January and July.

The Ben Franklin Scholarship at Lint Center

Benjamin Franklin (17 January 1706 – 17 April 1790) was an American inventor, journalist, printer, diplomat, and statesman.

The Lint Center is pleased to inform you of a recent donation which will sponsor two new scholarships (one in $500 in July 2009 and one in January 2010). This generous  supporter has requested that the Lint Center determine what these two scholarships should be named and has asked that they honor a legacy of an inspiring individual.  The first scholarship will be named after Ben Franklin who was a thinker and success on many fronts from business to diplomacy.

As per the donors request, the primary focus of these scholarships will be on America’s use of “soft-power” and the tangible benefits of cultural awareness in international affairs. Some of the key themes of interest include human security (Economic security, Food security, Health security, and Environmental security), conflict resolution, and personal diplomacy. The focus here is on alternative uses, strategies, and tactics to ensure America’s security, at home and abroad.

Ben Franklin was a dedicated leader who may not have been a warrior but showed how soft power can help a small nation survive.

Key Benefits

• Help smart innovative scholars to attend college and contribute to National Security, Freedom and build better alliances
• Create a forum for idea generation to aid national security through the use of alternate methods
• Assist scholars in getting published
• Give back to society, create an understanding of other cultures, and National Security
• Mentor and help those that may help the nation and freedom in the future

Capabilities

Capability 1
This program is offered to help further the education and career development of scholars, especially in the areas of International Affairs and National Security. Workers in these fields and their children are  encouraged to apply with the goal of improving national security and global understanding.

Capability 2
This scholarship will have a submission date of 31 July 2009. The donor will have a second scholarship in January 2010.  Scholarship funds are intended for the cost of tuition and fees for classes only. Room and Board will not be funded. Candidates who do not win the Ben Franklin Scholarship will be eligible for other scholarships such as the Virginia Misselhorn Memorial Scholarship and Jim and Anna Hyonjoo Lint Scholarship.

Capability 3
Publish scholar's papers on National Security at Lint Center for National Security Studies. In addition to the monetary award, a National Security Professional  is available to mentor the award winner, if requested.

CAPSTONE Essay:  Prepare an 600-800 word essay in English fully explaining one of the goals or concepts of The Lint Center for National Security Studies. This must be your thoughts, feelings, ideas or experiences pertaining to National Security, Alliance Building, and/or National Defense. Ground-breaking innovative ideas/solutions are desired.  Essays will be judged on scholarly rigor, creativity and innovation. Authors are encouraged to be interdisciplinary in their thinking. The author of the essay will be judged by former current and former national security practitioners. Write an essay with the primary focus on America’s use of “soft-power” and the tangible benefits of cultural awareness in international affairs. Some of the key themes of interest include human security (Economic security, Food security, Health security, and Environmental security), conflict resolution, and personal diplomacy. The focus here is on alternative uses, strategies, and tactics to ensure America’s security, at home and aboard.

 [Not to be included in the document word count is a complete bibliography along with standard collegiate-style footnotes to illustrate and highlight your thought processes and supportive corollary visual aids.  Use of bar charts, graphs and other illustrations to include video or CGI materials must also include any copyright notifications and usage permissions, if required, and must be concise and directly related to your submitted material]

Scholarship Application

Our Mission:

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Lint Center for National Security Studies is to foster and further the educational development and opportunities for the next generation of America’s Counterintelligence and National Security Workers.  The Center focuses on empowering individuals, enhancing the study of national security issues, and enabling emerging leaders to be mentored by established current-and-former industry experts.

Description:
The Lint Center for National Security Studies, Inc., founded in 2007, is a private non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization created to award merit-based scholarships for Counterintelligence and National Security Workers, their children and scholars, and to advance the study of National Security, cross-cultural studies, and global understanding.
The Center aims to:

All donations and contributions to the Lint Center are allocated solely to the Center’s scholarship funds. All actions and activities by the Lint Center are conducted by unpaid staff and volunteers. The Center is Veteran and minority operated and managed.