International. SIA invites students and professionals from the security industry to apply for this program that promotes educational opportunities and the advancement of a diverse security workforce.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for the 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Scholarship, an initiative led by the SIA Women in Security Forum. The 2024 program will offer multiple scholarships worth US$7,500 each that SIA members and students will be able to use for professional development and education.
The Women's Forum is a community for women and men working to promote, recruit, and cultivate women's leadership for a more inclusive and diversified industry. The WISF Fellowship Program was created to promote educational opportunities for the broadest spectrum of people and empower everyone to join the SIA Women in Safety Forum and thrive in the security industry.
"The SIA Women in Security Forum Fellowship is a key element of SIA's efforts to grow and diversify the talent pipeline in our industry, and we are thrilled to present this opportunity for the fifth consecutive year," said SIA CEO Don Erickson. "We encourage professionals already working in security and students interested in this cutting-edge field to apply and look forward to supporting the career and educational goals of the next generation of fellows."
- Scholarship funds can be used to:
- Registration for SIA education or certification programs and/or conferences.
- Amortization of student loan debt.
- Registration for other industry education and certification programs.
- Tuition for courses that will lead to the completion of accredited trade, vocational, or academic degree programs related to the security industry.
- Registration for industry online learning programs.
"The SIA Women in Security Scholarship is a shining example of SIA's dedication to advancing women in the security industry," said Tia Eskandari,
senior director of national field service for Allied Universal Technology Services and co-chair of the SIA WISF AmplifiHER Subcommittee. "As a scholarship winner in 2022, I was able to further my education and earn key certifications that helped me advance my career. Now, as co-chair of this year's AmplifiHER subcommittee, I am dedicated to promoting similar opportunities for women to achieve their goals. professional objectives. I'm excited to see who will be chosen to represent the class of 2024."
In 2023, SIA awarded $75,000 in scholarships through the WISF scholarship program to SIA members and student members from across the industry. This program is made possible by donations from SIA members and companies.
"We want to thank Axis Communications, Genetec, Boon Edam, Brivo, and Eagle Eye Networks, who have already donated to the WISF 2024 Fellowship Program, for their continued support, generosity, and leadership," said Martha Entwistle, Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Eagle Eye Networks and Co-Chair of the AmplifiHER Subcommittee. "However, our work is just beginning; We are actively seeking sponsors for the 2024 Scholarship Program and invite all companies interested in fostering a diverse and highly skilled workforce to get involved by contacting us."
Applications for the SIA Women in Security Forum 2024 scholarship are due by Wednesday, July 31. Learn more about the program and apply here.
