The primary objective of the foundation is to support programs designed to contribute to the nation's security by providing potential leaders with a comprehensive education, knowledge and depth of understanding of the political, economic and military factors involved in international relations. To this end, the foundation funds the Olmsted Scholar Program, through which career officers are awarded grants for study in a foreign country. The foundation supports active duty regular line officers, service academy cadets, and ROTC cadets. The foundation does not support civilian personnel.