National Defense University Foundation

The ndu Foundation generates support, awareness, and financial resources for areas not otherwise funded by the federal government for the University and its mission as the premier center for joint professional military education. This includes financial support for the educational initiatives of the five major colleges as well as specialized academic components under the University umbrella. The Foundation's flagship academic chair, the colin l. powell chair for National security leadership, character and ethics, impresses upon students of ndu the importance of leadership in government first accomplishment and the ethical responsibilities to subordinates, peers, superiors and the american public.the nduf also plays a fundamental role in supporting the international fellows at the University. It provides resources for international students and their families through sponsorship of english language classes, official field studies, and spouses' group programs. These initiatives promote critical cultural understanding, professional relationships, and a diversity of perspectives critical to National security policy thinking at home and abroad. Additionally, the Foundation sponsors annual student writing awards-including the secretary of Defense, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, and joint force quarterly writing competitions - to promote deep thought on a variety of National security related topics and recognize academic excellence among the future leaders at nduf. The Foundation also supports National security forums covering a wide range of topics including emerging technologies, regional instability, energy and cyber security and weapons of mass destruction, facilitating greater engagement with the american public on issues of National security.the Foundation also hosts the annual american patriot award to honor exceptional warriors and statesmen for their leadership and selfless dedication to the values and principles of the united states. Past recipients include:2021 - office of the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff accepyed by general mark a. milley2018 - hon. James baker iii and hon. Leon e. panetta2016 - hon. Ashton carter and hon. Norman augustine2015 - john o. brennan/ the men and women of the c.i.a.2014 - general frank j. grass/the men and women of the National guard2013 - hillary rodham clinton2012 - admiral william h. mcraven/the men and women of special operations command2011 - senators john mccain and joseph lieberman2010 - dr. robert m. gates2009 - general david petraeus2008 - dr. henry kissinger2007 - john warner and ike shelton2006 - john glenn2005 - senator inouye and senator stevens2004 - bob dole2003 - the american soldier2002 - president george h.w. Bush2001 - colin powell and casper wine berger