Types of Cyber Security Scholarships Available for Students

Cyber Corp

Amount: Undergraduate: Full tuition and fees, and a stipend of $22,500 per year for up to 3 years
Graduate: full tuition and fees, and a stipend of $34,000 per year for up to 3 years
Deadline: July 31
Link: https://www.rit.edu/computing/sites/rit.edu.computing/files/docs/CSEC/CyberCorps%20Scholarship%20for%20Service.pdf

The CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) is funded by the National Science Foundation.

The program was designed to strengthen and increase federal information assurance professionals as they protect the critical information infrastructure. On top of offering full tuition and a stipend, they also provide allowances for books, health insurance, and professional development. Students who earn this scholarship will have to maintain a 3.25 or higher GPA to keep it.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program

Amount: $30,000 (A trip to Washington, DC, and several other small prizes)
Deadline: October 31
Link: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrfvsBRD7ARIsAKuDvMPwAXarE2aKV4yZtXbI9KjvbncSvPq4hpbAg_t7P_r0twHmKhJKIgoaAuNdEALw_wcB

This competition consists of an essay contest that is held annually. It is not only funded by the VFW, but is also judged by the organization as well, and the contest is not completely limited to military personnel. The VFW also has several other financial aid programs available for military members; you should consider taking a look at their financial aid page.

The Samsung American Legion Scholarship

Amount: $300,000 (Split among around 100 students)
Deadline: None
Link: https://www.alaforveterans.org/Scholarships/Samsung-American-Legion-Scholarship/

This scholarship program is operated by the American Legion and funded by Samsung to reward those who assisted Korea in the Korean War. Eligible applicants must be descendants of members of the American Legion who served in the Korean war as well as high school juniors who attended the boys or girls state of the American Legion Auxiliary. Students will be entered for a chance to win this scholarship when they join the Auxiliary.

Troops to Teachers Scholarship Program

Amount: Up to $10,000 as stipends to award those who teach at low-income schools or to help cover teacher certifications.
Deadline: None

This scholarship is provided by the U.S. Departments of Education and Defense to guide and fund new military members educators for the next generation of Americans. It is only available to North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Wisconsin, Montana, and Idaho residents who attend specific schools.

CyberCorps Scholarship for Service Program

Amount: Awards tuition, stipend, and provides funds for books, health insurance, travel, and professional development for up to two years.
Graduate: full tuition and fees, and a stipend of $34,000 per year for up to 3 years
Deadline: Applications open in January/February
Link: https://cyberfellows.georgetown.edu/

This Georgetown University scholarship is provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through CyberCorps. It provides students with funds to earn degrees that are critical for cyber security and in return students must agree to accept a position in government cyber security.

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SIA RISE Scholarship

Amount: $3,000 (5 Awards)
Deadline: November
Link: https://www.securityindustry.org/professional-development/scholarships/rise-scholarships/

The Security Industry Association’s RISE scholarships are presented to security professionals of the next generation as it is imperative these students get the training needed to assist them with their careers in cybersecurity. The recipients are given funding to complete academic programs and/or professional development courses.

NSF-Funded Scholarship Program

Amount: Full scholarship
Deadline: July
Link: https://www.newhaven.edu/news/releases/2019/nsf-grant.php

The University of New Haven received a $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation to educate, train, and prepare the next generation of cyber security professionals to prevent cyber-attacks while working for the state, local, or federal government. It provides scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students studying computer science and cyber security. Students must agree to enter a career that involves cyber security while working for a government entity.

AFCEA Science, Cyber Security Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 10
Link: https://www.afcea.org/site/?q=foundation/scholarships/stem-majors

Only one application is required to be considered for all AFCEA Stem Major scholarships. Undergraduate applicants must be at least in their second year of college while enrolled as full-time sophomores or juniors in a four-year college or university when they apply. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.

ISC2 Foundation women’s cybersecurity scholarship

Amount: $1,000 - $6,000 (Up to 10 Awards)
Deadline: February 17
Link: https://www.iamcybersafe.org/s/womens-scholarships

To be eligible for this scholarship program you must be a full or part-time student focusing or plan on pursuing a degree in information assurance or cyber security with a 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale. You do not have to be a US citizen and you can be attending college in any country.

Raytheon’s Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarship Program

Amount: $10,000 (2 Awards)
Deadline: Unknown
Link: https://iamcybersafe.org/s/raytheon-womens-scholarship

This scholarship program is being offered by Raytheon’s in conjunction with the (ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarship Program. Up to three high school students or first-year college mid-career undergraduate professionals interested in changing career paths to information security or cyber security with a GPA of at least 3.2 will be awarded.

Women in Defense Scholarship

Amount: Varies
Deadline: Mid-March
Link: https://www.womenindefense.net/widscholar/about-wid-scholar

In affiliation with the National Defense Industrial Association, this scholarship is awarded annually to a student who demonstrates real-world participation and the highest academic achievement during a school year. Applicants must be a US Citizen with financial needs who wishes to achieve success in national security.

KnowBe4 Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarship

Amount: $10,000
Deadline: November 25
Link: https://iamcybersafe.org/s/knowbe4-womens-cyber-scholarships-

Recipient of the award must commit to a paid internship at the KnowBe4 corporate office in Clearwater, FL. Must be a female pursuing a degree focusing on information assurance or cyber security with a GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.

Anne Ford Scholarship

Amount: $10,000 ($2,500/year over four years)
Link: https://www.ncld.org/scholarships-and-awards/

The Anne Ford Scholarship is provided by the National Center for Learning Disabilities. It awards a high school student who has a documented learning disability and a 3.0 or above GPA who is enrolling as a full-time student in a college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

Ruby’s Rainbow Scholarship

Amount: Varies
Deadline: April
Link: https://rubysrainbow.org/apply-now/

The founder Liz Plachta named this scholarship after her daughter, who has Down syndrome. This scholarship was created because Plachta believes that those with Down syndrome should not be deprived of an education. Applicants must provide a high school diploma transcript as well as two letters of recommendation, a photo of themselves, and an essay.

John Lepping Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $5,000
Link: http://www.lepfoundation.org/applications

This scholarship is open to those with a disability who reside in Pennsylvania, New York, or New Jersey. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement; submit three letters of recommendation, documents showing their disability status, and a written essay that details how their disability affects their school attendance.

Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Awards

Amount: $6,000 (3 Awards) - $2,000 (3 Awards)
Deadline: November 30
Link: https://learningally.org/NAA/Application-LTL

Only members with learning disabilities who are active subscribers of Learning Ally and have added at least one book to their bookshelf within the past year are eligible for this award. To apply, submit a video recording of yourself with a personal narrative on how Learning Ally changed your life, any awards or honors you achieved, a description of extracurricular activities or community services you committed to, a letter of recommendation, and official transcripts.

GW CyberCorps: Scholarships For Service

Amount: Full Scholarships plus $22,500 to $34,000 stipend each year
Deadline: November
Link: https://cspri.engineering.gwu.edu/gw-cybercorps-scholarships-service-and-cybersecurity-scholarship-program

In order to be eligible for this scholarship program, GW students must be US citizens and graduate students with at least a 3.2 GPA. The program is also open to some full-time sophomores at Prince George's, Anne Arundel, and Northern Virginia Community Colleges.

(ISC)² Graduate Cybersecurity Scholarship

Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
Deadline: February
Link: https://iamcybersafe.org/s/graduate-scholarships

The (ISC)² Graduate Scholarship funding program offers between $1,000 and $5,000 per graduate student pursuing a degree focusing on information assurance or cybersecurity. You must be eligible to start doctoral studies or enter the first or second year of a master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5.

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Graduate Information Security Scholarship

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: August 1
Link: https://www.harmony-tech.com/about/scholarships/graduate-information-security-scholarship/

Harmony Tech provides a $1,000 scholarship to students enrolled in information assurance, cyber security, or information security-focused graduate degree program.

Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship (Minority and women Students)

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: April 10
Link: https://www.afcea.org/shrader-graduate-diversity

The graduation date of the applicant must be in a year other than the year scholarship was awarded. Students must also have a GPA of at least 3.5 and also enrolled in an accredited college or university in their second trimester.

USGIF's Doctoral & Stu Shea Endowed Scholarship

Amount: $15,000
Deadline: February
Link: https://usgif.org/usgif-scholarship-program/

The achievements of doctoral students studying geospatial sciences, GEOINT, or related fields are recognized by the USGIF Doctoral Scholarship Program. Preference is given to those working in or planning to pursue a career in the Intelligence or defense workforce.

AAN-C Scholarship

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 1
Link: https://www.dpsnc.net/cms/lib/NC01911152/Centricity/ModuleInstance/4728/Scholarships%20Flyer_AANC.pdf

The African American Network – Carolinas Chapter provides scholarships to college-bound students from North and South Carolina who are pursuing a major in computer science fields. Eligible applicants must be North or South Carolina high school seniors planning to attend an accredited college or university in the Carolinas.

UNCF STEM Scholars Program

Amount: Up to $25,000
Deadline: March 19
Link: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/1db5d542-4b11-42b1-adee-c142fc0dea43

This Unite Negro College Fund program support high achieving Black and African American high school students seeking education in STEM fields. Information science and computer science are eligible fields of study and this includes cyber security. Applicants must be permanent residents or US citizens with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Wells Fargo Undergraduate Scholarship

Amount: Up to $5,000 per Year
Deadline: May 1
Link: https://aigc.academicworks.com/opportunities/32277

Eligible applicants must be registered members of federally recognized tribes or Alaska Natives. Applicants must also have a 2.7 GPA or higher and can prove eligibility with a Tribal Eligibility Certificate (TEC).

Accenture American Indian Scholarship Fund

Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 01
Link: https://aigc.academicworks.com/opportunities/32268

Accenture operates this scholarship program for First Nation students seeking degrees and education in computer sciences. Applicants must have a 3.25 GPA and be an incoming college first year student. Applicants can prove status with a Tribal Eligibility Certificate (TEC).

Great Minds in Stem Scholarship Program

Amount: $10,000
Deadline: April 1
Link: http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/scholarships/scholarship-faq-submission-process

Applicants must be of Hispanic descent or be persons that significantly participates in and promote organizations or other activities in a Hispanic community. Applicants must pursue a qualifying major in STEM fields and IT and cyber security are qualifying fields.

Chicano Organizing & Research in Education (CORE) Que Llueva Cafe Scholarship

Amount: $500
Deadline: March 14
Link: http://www.ca-core.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/CORE_QLC_Y12_Application.12145118.pdf

The CORE organization sponsors this award aimed at undocumented, high school students. The award selects students that show academic promise and community engagement.

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship

Amount: $1,000-$10,000
Deadline: September 30
Link: https://www.xerox.com/downloads/usa/en/q/qualifications_and_process_steps.pdf

Eligible applicants include members of minority groups underrepresented in technical fields such as cyber security. The program invites applications from Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan, or Hispanic communities. The awards are need-based

Esperanza Education Fund

Amount: $5,000-$20,000 (Over a 4-year time period)
Deadline: April 1
Link: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships/esperanza-education-fund-scholarship

The Esperanza Fund Scholarship supports students born outside the US or children of parents born outside the US. The theme is to support the educational ambitions of a global community of immigrants. Many past awardees have been from Asian nations and the Pacific Islands. Eligible students will be graduating seniors at high schools in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia or a recent GED graduates residing in DC, Maryland, or Virginia.