Jorge Espejel-Contreras was IALEIA’s Mexican Chapter President when he passed away unexpectedly in January 2007. Jorge was known as a reserved man, but was passionate about the role of the honest and ethical use of intelligence in law enforcement. He showed great dedication to his community, and to his country, and will be missed by his many friends in IALEIA.
IALEIA continues to strive for professionalism in the intelligence analysis career field through promoting and supporting career development and continuing education.
Award Background
In 2005, IALEIA introduced a new membership category serving academic institutions. The dues generated from this membership category were designated to fund an IALEIA scholarship.
The IALEIA-funded scholarship was renamed the Jorge Espejel-Contreras IALEIA Scholarship Award following the untimely death of the IALEIA Mexico Chapter President in 2007.
In 2014, one $1,500 (USD) scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student. The application process takes place in the spring of 2014. The scholarship will be awarded at the 2014 IALEIA annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The successful candidate will be invited to attend the 2014 conference banquet to receive the award.
Eligibility Criteria
Any active IALEIA member, or immediate family member of an active IALEIA member, who is enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution in the fall of 2014, is eligible to apply for the scholarship. Eligibility is based on full-time or part-time enrollment in an accredited college/university, and can be on campus or via distance-learning. The applicant must be a student in the disciplines of intelligence, analysis, statistics, criminal justice or other related undergraduate or graduate program. Other areas of study may be considered in the event that no viable applications are received from the specified disciplines.
Restrictions
- IALEIA board members and their immediate family members are not eligible for the scholarship.
- Members of the Scholarship Committee and/or reviewers of essays may not be related in any way to any applicant under consideration for the scholarship award.
Eligible academic institutions
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- Accredited by an official accreditation body for the applicable location/country
- Accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), if the academic institution and/or degree program is online
- A combination of the above.
Requirements
- Essay has a 1500 word minimum and 2000 word maximum
- Essays must be submitted in WORD PERFECT, MS WORD, TXT or PDF format to Scholarships@ialeia.org no later than March 14th, 2014
- No special characters or symbols may be used in essays
- No graphics, tables, charts, or other filler material allowed
- Essays must be submitted in English
- A letter of acceptance for the current 2014 fall semester at an accredited post-secondary institution and/or a letter from a facility advisor on institution letterhead indicating the applicant is enrolled as a student in the fall semester must accompany the essay as a separate attachment.
- Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
How to Apply
The application package must contain a minimum 1,500-word, maximum 2,000-word essay on the following topic.
Essay Topic
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How do you plan to apply your chosen academic studies to expand your capabilities as an effective intelligence analyst, and how will you use your expanded capabilities to enhance the intelligence analysis profession? |
Application submissions must include
- Scholarship application (see below)
- Essay (1,500 – 2,000 words)
- Letter from a faculty advisor or acceptance letter from academic institution, including the name, telephone number, and mailing address of the Registrar for the school you are attending
Applicants will submit their essays and additional documentation to: Scholarships@ialeia.org
Application deadline is March 14th, 2014. Eligible submissions must be provided in English and fulfill the requirements outlined above. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
NOTE: Only electronic documentation will be accepted by the committee. Essay must be submitted in WORD PERFECT, MS WORD, TXT or PDF format. Not submitting essay and documentation in the required format may result in your application being rejected.
Application Form
Click link to obtain the 2014 Scholarship Application
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Scholarships
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is making three (3) scholarships available for the following event:
· IALEIA/LEIU Annual Training Event in Phoenix, AZ from May 4-8, 2015. (info at http://www.ialeia.org/128-2015-ialeia-leiu-annual-training-event.html)
These scholarships will cover travel expenses to attend the event, as well as registration fees.
Interested analysts should submit a request to FusionCenterSupport@HQ.DHS.GOV. Please include a description of your current position and how you and your center will benefit from attending the event. Requests should be submitted via e-mail by COB February 27, 2015.
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The AFIO Scholarship
The Association of Former Intelligence Officer sponsors 19 scholarships (most at $4,000 or $2,000) for students studying or desiring careers in intelligence.
Eligibility requirements and application guidelines are included below, and are available at:http://www.afio.com/13_scholarships.htm
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 1
Applications can be sent to AFIO starting in March. Do you qualify for several of these scholarships? If so, you need send in only one master application and supporting materials. Indicate in your cover letter which AFIO scholarships you think you might qualify for; you will be considered for each one. If you are granted one, you will not be considered for others. AFIO occasionally grants scholarships to individuals who received an AFIO grant in prior years. Feel free to apply again.
Deadline for applications is July 1 to have all your materials to the office. Materials can be sent by email toafio@afio.com or by mail to: AFIO Scholarship Committee, 6723 Whittier Ave Ste 200, McLean, VA 22101.
The scholarships offered by AFIO are:
Guidelines
For Undergraduates scholarships, applicants must be entering their sophomore or junior year. · For Graduate scholarships, applications must be submitted no earlier than your senior undergraduate year and no later than your second year of graduate studies. · Evaluation criteria may include merit, character, estimated future potential, background (for example, parent’s AFIO membership or careers, etc.), and relevance of their studies to the full spectrum of national security interests and career ambitions. · Applications are evaluated by a special AFIO committee. Evaluations will be impressionistic and personal, by committee consensus, and with decisions final. · Tuition grants will be paid directly to the Bursar/Registrar of the University concerned – under NO circumstances will payments be made directly to awardees. · All applicants must be U.S. citizens. No Scholarship will be awarded to students attending foreign universities or schools not US-accredited, nor to law schools [foreign or domestic].
Applicants must provide:
- Cover Letter (i.e. explaining your need for scholarship, your career goals and dreams, your views of U.S. world standing and intelligence community)
- Resume (i.e. address, age, college, experience, extra-curricular activities)
- A copy of your academic transcript – need not be original or “official”
- One recommendation
- Recent photograph – can be sent as a high resolution digital image file via email attachment, or printed and mailed. Image should show full face…sitting, standing, or portrait only.
- Indicate WHICH scholarships you wish to be considered for. No need to send multiple copies of your materials.
All applications can be sent to the AFIO address at the bottom of this email.
Information:
AFIO e-mail: afio@afio.com
Partnership Announcement
Henley-Putnam University is pleased to be an education partner with the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA), offering IALEIA members an opportunity to study online to earn degrees or to continue their education through certificates or individual coursework. Henley-Putnam University is a leading educational institution serving professionals in the strategic security industry, especially within the law enforcement, military and intelligence communities. The University provides accredited online Bachelor and Master of Science Degree programs in Intelligence Management, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies, and Strategic Security and Protection Management; an accredited Doctoral Degree program in Strategic Security; and several certificate programs. Individual courses are also offered in subjects such as languages. Over 150 courses are offered, each taught by faculty members who are industry practitioners with extensive operational experience in the military, law enforcement, and intelligence fields, including the FBI, CIA, DIA, NSA, Secret Service, police departments, and other organizations. The University evaluates work experience, training programs and experiential learningfor possible course credit and hosts a personalized and robust Student Services program that includes mentors and academic advising to enhance a student’s educational experience.
IALEIA members receive a 10% tuition discount for Bachelor’s and certificate courses and 15% for the Doctorate and Master’s programs – contact the University for information on applicability and restrictions.
Contact:
Nancy A. Reggio, Director of Admissions
Henley-Putnam University
Toll free: 888-852-8746 ext.9928
Direct: 408-453-9900
Fax: 775-522-4643
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