DIMF Scholarships

Program Overview:
The Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation offers scholarships to the children of fallen intelligence officers in the Defense Intelligence Enterprise.

Eligibility

• Primary Requirement: Applicant must be a child of a deceased officer who worked in the Defense Intelligence Enterprise
• Ineligible: Children of Federal contractors are NOT eligible

Eligible Employers (Defense Intelligence Enterprise)

The Foundation considers the Defense Intelligence Enterprise to include:

• Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
• Defense Intelligence Agency
• National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
• National Reconnaissance Office
• National Security Agency/Central Security Service
• Service Intelligence Components
• Combatant Commands

Geographic Scope

• United States (Virginia-based organization)

Required Documentation

Applications must include:

• Completed application form
• Copy of state-certified birth certificate
• Proof of the loved one's former employment in the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (e.g., Standard Form 50)
• Written or video essay on the scholarship candidate's educational goals and aspirations

Background

DIMF provides support and recognition to often silent, unrecognized fallen intelligence officers and their families who may not be served by existing foundations and charities.

Application Process

1. Initial Submission: Complete the short application form on the DIMF Programs page
2. Staff Outreach: After submission, a member of DIMF staff will reach out to discuss next steps
3. Submit Full Application Packet: Provide all required documentation

Required Materials

• Completed application form
• Copy of state-certified birth certificate
• Proof of deceased officer's former employment in the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (e.g., Standard Form 50)
• Written or video essay addressing:
  • Educational goals
  • Aspirations

Application Format

• Online application form available on DIMF website
• Essays may be submitted in written or video format