Living in the age of data means a wealth of information and insight at our fingertips, but it can also be detrimental in the wrong hands. The financial cost of tuition, books, and other materials for those who are pursuing cybersecurity as a field of study can be substantial. While the costs can be substantial, numerous financial aid options are available nationwide and within the state of Florida to help reduce or eliminate these expenses for students. To maximize your funding for a cybersecurity education, we recommend applying for as many grants as possible and remembering to reapply each year.
A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program
The A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program was established to memorialize A.T. Anderson, one of the AISES founders. Applicants must be: an enrolled citizen or a descendant of an enrolled citizen of a federal or state recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Village; or Native Hawaiian or descendant from a Native Hawaiian; or Pacific Islander or descendant from Pacific Islander; or Indigenous person of Canada. The scholarships range from $1,000-$2,000.
Becky Burrows Memorial Scholarship
This fund provides aid to students who are reentering the job market, beginning “second careers,” or seeking to improve their professional skills for their current occupation by continuing their education in that field. Students must pursue courses of study that further Pilot International’s mission to transform communities through education and service in the areas of youth development and leadership, brain safety and fitness or caring for families in need. Although award values may vary, scholarships will not exceed $1,000 per year for fulltime students and $500 per year for part-time students.
Bob King Co-Pilot Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships are based on community service, financial need, academic success, and application contents. Scholarships are awarded for one academic year. A student may re-apply and be granted the Bob King Co-Pilot Scholarship for no more than 3 additional years. Award amounts may vary, but will not exceed $1,500 per year for full time students and $750.00 for part time students. Two individual scholarships will be awarded each year.
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Coursey Enterprises sponsors two scholarships every spring and fall. Applicants should submit a personal essay and photo. Candidates should be first-year nursing students enrolled in a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse program. Award is $250.
Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship
The Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship allows eligible Veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill or dependents using the Fry Scholarship to get added benefits. This scholarship provides up to 9 months (or $30,000) of benefits for training in high-demand fields.
Recognizing the importance of career education, the FAPSC Foundation Scholarship was created to provide assistance to qualifying students interested in pursuing education/careers through FAPSC member schools. The scholarship provides tuition assistance to individuals with a desire to complete career education and is based on applicant excellence. The award is $1,000.
Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Google partnered with Lime Connect to offer scholarships for university students with disabilities pursuing computer science or related technical degrees. Eligible students must have a disability, be enrolled full-time in an upcoming academic year at a US or Canadian university, and study computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field. Visit the provider's website for details and to apply.
(ISC)² Undergraduate/Associate Scholarships
Aspiring information security professionals have the opportunity to ease some of their educational financial burden with the (ISC)² Information Security Undergraduate Scholarship, offering undergraduate students studying information security up to US$5,000 per recipient. Up to 20 scholarships will be awarded. Each scholarship award will be between $1,000 – $5,000.
Up to 20 scholarships will be awarded. Each scholarship award will be between $1,000 – $5,000 USD.
2024 (ISC)² Security Congress Scholarship
Two recipients of the Center 2024 ISC2 Security Congress Scholarship will each receive an all-access conference pass and three nights' accommodation at the conference hotel Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV, USA.
Up to ten scholarships will be awarded. Each scholarship award will be between $1,000 – $5,000.
NetCom Sarder Scholarship Program
Every month, the Sarder Scholarship will be awarded to one driven individual wishing to begin or advance their IT career. Specifically, the scholarship provides $2500 towards any public class or live online class at NetCom.
Samantha Jennings-Jones Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship has been established by family, friends and colleagues of Sam to support women seeking to start or advance their career in cybersecurity so that others may continue her mission. A $5,000 scholarship to be applied to tuition, fees, books, and required materials.
Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-For-Service Program
The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students. SMART offers scholarships for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students pursuing a STEM degree. Scholarship recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed employment with the Department of Defense after graduation.
WPBDF’s 2024 Academic Scholarship
The WPBDF’s 2024 Academic Scholarship is available to students with a parent/sibling/child of a person with a bleeding disorder. The award is $3,000. Click the link for more scholarship opportunities.