Homeland Security
Homeland security is an American national security umbrella term for "the national effort to ensure a homeland that is safe, secure, and resilient against terrorism and other hazards where American interests, aspirations, and ways of life can thrive to the national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce the vulnerability of the U.S. to terrorism, and minimize the damage from attacks that do occur". [quote, as is, does not appear in the referenced paper]
Homeland security is not constrained to terrorist incidents. Terrorism is one of many threats that endanger society[citation needed]. Within the U.S., an all-hazards approach exists regarding homeland security endeavors. In this sense, homeland security encompasses both natural disasters and man-made events. Thus, the domain of homeland security must accommodate a plethora of situations and scenarios, ranging from natural disasters (e.g., Hurricane Katrina, Irma) to acts of terrorism (e.g., Boston Marathon bombing,World Trade Center Bombing).
The term came about following enactment of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and reorganization of many U.S. government civil agencies effective March 1, 2003, to form the United States Department of Homeland Security after the September 11 attacks, and may be used to refer to the actions of that department, the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, or the United States House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security.
Homeland defense (HD) is the military protection of U.S. territory, sovereignty, domestic population, and critical infrastructure against external threats and aggression.
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Scholarships for Homeland Security Majors
Donohue Family SkillPointe ScholarshipSkillPointe Foundation |
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award $2,000 |
deadline September 30, 2024 |
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Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association ScholarshipU.S. Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association |
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award Up to $3,000 |
deadline June 30, 2025 |
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Naval Intelligence Essay ContestU.S. Naval Institute |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline July 31, 2024 |
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Marine Corps Essay ContestU.S. Naval Institute |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline July 31, 2024 |
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Joshua Conner Chasteen ScholarshipIvy Tech Community College, Columbus Campus |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Doctors Network Law Enforcement Officers ScholarshipDoctors Network |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Criminal Justice Scholarship - Waukegan TownshipWaukegan Township |
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award $1,000 |
deadline October 25, 2024 |
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CDLE Apprenticeship ScholarshipColorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) |
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award Up to $3,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Melissa Linville Criminal Justice ScholarshipCrimcheck |
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award $500 |
deadline August 01, 2024 |
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Utah Phillips/J. David Singer Peace ScholarshipVeterans for Peace, Chapter 93 |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
Homeland Security Related Majors
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Protective Services
- Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy
- Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing
- Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
- Fire Protection
- Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
- Juvenile Corrections
- Corrections
- Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
- Fire Services Administration
- Law Enforcement Record-Keeping and Evidence Management