Scholarship Components
- Up to 3 years of support for undergraduate and graduate (MS or PhD) education
- Academic-year stipends of $27,000 per year for undergraduate students and $37,000 per year for graduate students
- Tuition and education related fees (does not include items such as meal plans, housing, or parking)
- Professional allowance of $6,000 for SFS Job Fair and other travel, professional certification, etc.
- Participation in virtual and in-person job fairs in Washington, D.C.
- Post-graduation government service requirement for a period equivalent to the length of scholarship
Eligibility
Must be:
- A citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States
- Full-time student within three years of graduation with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a coherent formal program that is focused on cybersecurity at an awardee institution; or Research-based doctoral student
- Other university specific eligibility requirements
You must meet criteria for Federal employment and be able to obtain a security clearance, if required.
Sophomores at community colleges are eligible for one year of support if there is a formal agreement between a community college and a four-year institution to transfer the student for two years of additional support to complete a bachelor’s degree.
How Do I Apply?
Interested students need to apply directly with participating institutions – the list of institutions can be found on the link below. Just send an email asking for availability and application instructions.
Check out the participating institutions.