Strategic Intelligence

Strategic intelligence (STRATINT) pertains both to the collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence that is required for forming policy and military plans at the national and international level and to qualities that equip leaders to be effective strategists. Much of the information needed for strategic reflections comes from Open Source Intelligence. Other sources include traditional HUMINT (especially in recent years), Signals intelligence including ELINT, MASINT which overlaps with SIGINT/ELINT to some degree, and 'National technical means of verification' (e.g. spysats).

Strategic intelligence pertains to the following system of abilities that, according to Michael Maccoby, characterize some of the most successful leaders in business, government and military.:

In "Transforming Health Care Leadership, A Systems Guide to Improve Patient Care, Decrease Costs, and Improve Population Health," Jossey Bass, 2013, Maccoby and his co-authors Clifford L. Norman, C. Jane Norman, and Richard Margolies apply strategic intelligence to health care leadership and add to strategic intelligence leadership philosophy and W. Edwards Deming's four elements of "profound Knowledge": understanding variation, systems thinking, understanding personality, and understanding knowledge creation. The concept is further developed and applied in Michael Maccoby, "Strategic Intelligence, Conceptual Tools for Leading Change," Oxford University Press, 2015.

Recent thought leadership on strategic intelligence focuses on the consequences of the modern information age, which has led to the availability of substantial volumes of information than previously encountered. Alfred Rolington, the former CEO of Jane’s Information Group and Oxford Analytica, recommends that intelligence organizations approach the challenges of the modern information age by breaking from their traditional models to become more deeply and continuously inter-linked. Specifically, Mr. Rolington advocates more fluid, networked operating methods that incorporates greater open-sourced information and data in analysis.

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Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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Missouri State University-Springfield

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National American University-Rapid City

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Patrick Henry College

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Dakota State University

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Saint Louis University

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Newman University

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Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship

Scoville Peace Fellowship Program

Up to $27,000 October 06, 2025 See Details

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The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship is available to graduate students with a strong interest in peace and security issues. In this six - to nine - month program, you will be placed with one of 26 non - profit, public interest organizations to address issues such as arms control, conflict resolution, defense budgets, economic conversion,...

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Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship

Scoville Peace Fellowship Program

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The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship is available to graduate students with a strong interest in peace and security issues. In this six - to nine - month program, you will be placed with one of 26 non - profit, public interest organizations to address issues such as arms control, conflict resolution, defense budgets, economic conversion,...

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EAGLES Scholarship - PSU

Portland State University

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The EAGLES Scholarship is available to junior-level and above students at Portland State University who are pursuing a degree in STEM. To be considered for this renewable award, you must be from an underrepresented background in STEM. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need. Students also receive mentorship from faculty and...

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EAGLES Scholarship - PSU

Portland State University

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The EAGLES Scholarship is available to junior-level and above students at Portland State University who are pursuing a degree in STEM. To be considered for this renewable award, you must be from an underrepresented background in STEM. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need. Students also receive mentorship from faculty and...

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Big Bang Theory Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

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The Big Bang Theory Scholarship is available to undergraduate students majoring in a STEM field at the University of California-Los Angeles. To be considered for this award, you must be a resident of Southern California, demonstrate financial need, and show a strong commitment to STEM studies and extracurriculars.

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Big Bang Theory Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

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The Big Bang Theory Scholarship is available to undergraduate students majoring in a STEM field at the University of California-Los Angeles. To be considered for this award, you must be a resident of Southern California, demonstrate financial need, and show a strong commitment to STEM studies and extracurriculars.

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BP Scholarship-University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma, Michael F. Price College of Business

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The BP Scholarship is available to students at the University of Oklahoma who are enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or Business. You must be a high-achieving student to be eligible for this award.

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BP Scholarship-University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma, Michael F. Price College of Business

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The BP Scholarship is available to students at the University of Oklahoma who are enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or Business. You must be a high-achieving student to be eligible for this award.

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Excelerate in STEM Scholarship - MGCCC

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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The Excelerate in STEM Scholarship is available to incoming students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and be majoring in a STEM field to be eligible for this renewable award.

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Excelerate in STEM Scholarship - MGCCC

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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The Excelerate in STEM Scholarship is available to incoming students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and be majoring in a STEM field to be eligible for this renewable award.

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Washington Opportunity Scholarship-PLU

Pacific Lutheran University

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The Washington Opportunity Scholarship is open to undergraduate students at Pacific Lutheran University who are studying a STEM field. You must be a resident of Washington and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Washington Opportunity Scholarship-PLU

Pacific Lutheran University

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The Washington Opportunity Scholarship is open to undergraduate students at Pacific Lutheran University who are studying a STEM field. You must be a resident of Washington and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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SBB Research STEM Scholarship

SBB Research Group

$2,500 Varies See Details

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The SBB Research STEM Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in STEM to be eligible for this award. You must also submit an essay on the following topic: “What have been your most significant experiences in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and how will...

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SBB Research STEM Scholarship

SBB Research Group

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The SBB Research STEM Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in STEM to be eligible for this award. You must also submit an essay on the following topic: “What have been your most significant experiences in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and how will...

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Isbel Trejo Women in STEM Memorial Scholarship

Bates Technical College

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The Isbel Trejo Women in STEM Memorial Scholarship is available to female students at Bates Technical College. You must be enrolled in a STEM program to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to Latina students.

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Isbel Trejo Women in STEM Memorial Scholarship

Bates Technical College

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The Isbel Trejo Women in STEM Memorial Scholarship is available to female students at Bates Technical College. You must be enrolled in a STEM program to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to Latina students.

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Bank of America Scholarship - University of Florida

University of Florida

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The Bank of America Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at the University of Florida-College of Military Sciences, Navy, and Marine. You must be a senior Navy midshipman who is in the top 50 percent of your class and demonstrates financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Bank of America Scholarship - University of Florida

University of Florida

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$500

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The Bank of America Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at the University of Florida-College of Military Sciences, Navy, and Marine. You must be a senior Navy midshipman who is in the top 50 percent of your class and demonstrates financial need to be eligible for this award.

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21st Century Science Scholarship

Bethel College - Kansas

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The 21st Century Science Scholarship is available to new freshman students at Bethel College, Kansas. You must be interested in a STEM discipline to be eligible for this award.

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21st Century Science Scholarship

Bethel College - Kansas

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The 21st Century Science Scholarship is available to new freshman students at Bethel College, Kansas. You must be interested in a STEM discipline to be eligible for this award.

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