Security Industry Association Names 12 Scholarship Winners
The Security Industry Association announced twelve recipients of the 2026 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship, each receiving $10,000.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Scholarships
The Security Industry Association announced twelve winners of the 2026 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship. Each honoree receives $10,000, and the program reported a record number of recipients this year.
Why it matters
The scholarship supports women pursuing careers in the security industry by funding continuing education, professional development, and academic pursuits. Expanded recipient numbers signal growing investment in workforce development within the sector.
Each of the twelve 2026 honorees receives $10,000 in funds usable for continuing education, professional development courses, conferences, webinars, SIA programs, student loan repayment, or other academic pursuits. Eligibility extends to employees of SIA member companies and SIA student members.
The players
Security Industry Association
The Security Industry Association is a trade organization representing companies in the security technology sector, and it administers the Women in Security Forum Scholarship.
Julieta Pérez
Julieta Pérez is the chief executive of Seguridad Privada Sekuri, a security services company, and is among the 2026 scholarship winners.
The details
Winners were selected by a scholarship committee after an applicant review and evaluation process. Volunteers conducted fundraising efforts that helped make the program possible. Recipients include students at Fairleigh Dickinson University and the University of Virginia, as well as Julieta Pérez, CEO of Seguridad Privada Sekuri.
Timeline
2026: SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship winners announced for the 2026 program year.
Industry Dynamics
The Women in Security Forum Scholarship is an SIA initiative that channels funding toward women building careers in the security sector. The 2026 cohort's record size extends that program's reach into the industry's professional development pipeline.
Students and professionals in SIA member companies or student membership may qualify for the $10,000 award. Funds can cover certifications, conferences, and student loan repayment.
The takeaway
Professional development funding can be a practical route for women entering security careers, especially through industry association programs that cover certifications and conferences. Checking eligibility through an employer or student membership is a concrete first step.
Further reading
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