National Security Institute
Remove financial barriers for our future national security leaders

The Virginia Tech National Security Institute (VTNSI) sits at the intersection of applied research, technology, policy, and talent development. Bringing together transdisciplinary researchers, programs, and resources from across Virginia Tech, the institute integrates student learning and cutting-edge research at a scale unmatched by other organizations.

Help advance the next generation of students focused on solving our most critical national security challenges. The generous support of donors promotes access and affordability for students by making scholarship, internship, and fellowship opportunities possible.

The result? Work-ready students entering careers in intelligence and defense.

Rank State Gifts
1 NONE 0
1 AA 0
1 AE 0
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Corps of Cadets Decades Challenge
The Top-3 Corps of Cadets alumni decades with the most donors will receive additional funds towards their decade's scholarship. 1st place will receive $1,000, 2nd place will receive $750, and 3rd place will receive $500.
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Cadet Company Participation Challenge
The Top-3 Corps of Cadets companies with the largest percentage increase in donors over last year's Giving Day will win the opportunity to "pie" a member of the Commandant's Staff.
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Current Undergraduate Challenge
The current undergraduate class with the most donors will receive bonus funds to the area of their choice as voted on via the respective class years' Instagram accounts: @vtclassof25, @vtclassof26, @vt_classof27, or @vtclassof2028
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Senior Challenge
The Top-3 areas that receive gifts from the most senior donors (yes, this counts as a senior class gift!) throughout Giving Day will receive $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 respectively!
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