Scholarships
IALEIA strives for professionalism in the intelligence analysis career field through promoting and supporting career development and continuing education. In support of this mission the following scholarship opportunities are offered to assist with future endeavors.
IALEIA Education Scholarship
The IALEIA Education Scholarship was established in 2005 and awards one (1) $1,500.00 (USD) scholarship to a deserving student each year. The application process takes place in early winter each year and is announced on the IALEIA website and publications. Only the scholarship award winner will be notified. Open call June 1, 2026.
IALEIA Education Scholarship
The IALEIA Education Scholarship was established in 2005 and awards one (1) $1,500.00 (USD) scholarship to a deserving student each year. The application process takes place in early winter each year and is announced on the IALEIA website and publications. Only the scholarship award winner will be notified. Open call June 1, 2026.
- Applicant: any active IALEIA member, or immediate family member of an active IALEIA member, who is enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution, 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.
- Academic Institutions must be: accredited by an official accreditation board for the applicable location/country; accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) if the institution or degree program is online; or, a combination of these.
- Academic Institutions must be: accredited by an official accreditation board for the applicable location/country; accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) if the institution or degree program is online; or, a combination of these.
- 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.
- Essays submitted become the property of IALEIA and may be used and published on the association’s web site and/or other publications.
- Payment will be made directly to the applicant’s academic institution.
- 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.
- Essays submitted become the property of IALEIA and may be used and published on the association’s web site and/or other publications.
- Payment will be made directly to the applicant’s academic institution.
- Submit a 1,500 to 2,000 word essay that addresses a pre-established question or issues. The topic will vary each year and will be released at the time the scholarship application period is announced.
- Essays must be submitted in MS Word, .txt, or .pdf formats to scholarships@ialeia.org.
- 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 school year at an accredited post-secondary institution and/or a letter from a faculty 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.
- Essays must be submitted in MS Word, .txt, or .pdf formats to scholarships@ialeia.org.
- 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 school year at an accredited post-secondary institution and/or a letter from a faculty 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.
IALEIA Training Event Scholarship
The IALEIA Scholarship Committee awards two (2) conference registration scholarships valued at $650.00 (USD) each for individual members to attend the LEIU/IALEIA Annual Training Event each year. The application process takes place in early winter each year and is announced on the IALEIA website and publications. Only the scholarship award winner will be notified. The 2026 application deadline for the IALEIA Training Event Scholarship is Friday, February 13, 2026.
This scholarship opportunity is open to IALEIA members in good standing. Current membership status will be verified upon receipt of application material.
- 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.
- Scholarship recipients are required to provide proof of registration and travel arrangements to the conference.
- Essays submitted become the property of IALEIA and may be used and published on the association’s web site and/or other publications.
- Scholarships are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- Payment will be made directly to the conference organizers.
- 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.
- Scholarship recipients are required to provide proof of registration and travel arrangements to the conference.
- Essays submitted become the property of IALEIA and may be used and published on the association’s web site and/or other publications.
- Scholarships are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- Payment will be made directly to the conference organizers.
- Submit a 1,000 word essay that addresses a pre-established question or issues. The topic will vary each year and will be released at the time the scholarship application period is announced.
- Essays must be submitted in MS Word, .txt, or .pdf formats to scholarships@ialeia.org.
- 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.
- Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
- Essays must be submitted in MS Word, .txt, or .pdf formats to scholarships@ialeia.org.
- 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.
- Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
The Kirsten Walters Leadership Training Scholarship
In 2021, Mr. Lee Walters donated funds in honor of his late wife, Kirsten Walters, longtime IALEIA member and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) analyst. Funds were to be dedicated toward providing leadership training for intelligence analysts in furtherance of Ms. Walters’ legacy. IALEIA awards two (2) scholarships, valued at $400.00 (USD) each, for individual members to attend the Kirsten Walters Memorial Leadership Training Course. Regrettably, the Kristen Walters Leadership Training Scholarship will not be available this year.
This scholarship opportunity is open to IALEIA members in good standing. Current membership status will be verified upon receipt of application material. Preference will be afforded to DEA and law enforcement intelligence analysts.
- 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.
- Essays submitted become the property of IALEIA and may be used and published on the association’s web site and/or other publications.
- Scholarship recipients are required to provide proof of registration and travel arrangements to the training.
- Training course must be related to analytical tools, techniques, or methods and must be approved by the Scholarship Committee prior to payment.
- Scholarships are non-transferable, non-refundable, and must be used in the calendar year awarded.
- Payment will be made directly to the training organizers.
- Upon completion of the training, recipient must provide a brief summary of the training attended that may be used on IALEIA's website or other publications.
- 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.
- Essays submitted become the property of IALEIA and may be used and published on the association’s web site and/or other publications.
- Scholarship recipients are required to provide proof of registration and travel arrangements to the training.
- Training course must be related to analytical tools, techniques, or methods and must be approved by the Scholarship Committee prior to payment.
- Scholarships are non-transferable, non-refundable, and must be used in the calendar year awarded.
- Payment will be made directly to the training organizers.
- Upon completion of the training, recipient must provide a brief summary of the training attended that may be used on IALEIA's website or other publications.
- Submit a 500 word essay that addresses a pre-established question or issues. The topic will vary each year and will be released at the time the scholarship application period is announced
- Essays must be submitted in MS Word, .txt, or .pdf formats to Scholarships@ialeia.org.
- 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.
- Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
- Essays must be submitted in MS Word, .txt, or .pdf formats to Scholarships@ialeia.org.
- 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.
- Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
IALEIA Training Scholarship
In 2021, funds were donated to the organization to be dedicated toward providing training opportunities for IALEIA members. With these seed funds, the IALEIA Scholarships Committee awards two (2) scholarships, valued at up to $650.00 USD each, for individual members to attend relevant training programs of their choosing. Open call June 1, 2026.
This scholarship opportunity is open to IALEIA members in good standing. Current membership status will be verified upon receipt of application material.
- 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.
- Essays submitted become the property of IALEIA and may be used and published on the association’s web site and/or other publications.
- Scholarship recipients are required to provide proof of registration and travel arrangements to the training.
- Training course must be related to analytical tools, techniques, or methods and must be approved by the Scholarship Committee prior to payment.
- Scholarships are non-transferable, non-refundable, and must be used in the calendar year awarded.
- Payment will be made directly to the training organizers.
- Upon completion of the training, recipient must provide a brief summary of the training attended that may be used on IALEIA's website or other publications.
- 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.
- Essays submitted become the property of IALEIA and may be used and published on the association’s web site and/or other publications.
- Scholarship recipients are required to provide proof of registration and travel arrangements to the training.
- Training course must be related to analytical tools, techniques, or methods and must be approved by the Scholarship Committee prior to payment.
- Scholarships are non-transferable, non-refundable, and must be used in the calendar year awarded.
- Payment will be made directly to the training organizers.
- Upon completion of the training, recipient must provide a brief summary of the training attended that may be used on IALEIA's website or other publications.
- Submit a 500 word essay that addresses a pre-established question or issues. The topic will vary each year and will be released at the time the scholarship application period is announced
- Essays must be submitted in MS Word, .txt, or .pdf formats to Scholarships@ialeia.org.
- 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.
- Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
- Essays must be submitted in MS Word, .txt, or .pdf formats to Scholarships@ialeia.org.
- 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.
- Incomplete submissions will not be considered.