Top 29 Cybersecurity Scholarships in September 2023

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The Account SPARK STEM Scholarship Fund is funded by the Center for Arab American Philanthropy, an organization that works to strengthen the impact of Arab-American giving through education, asset building, and grantmaking in order to improve lives and build vibrant communities. Each year, their Account SPARK STEM Scholarship Fund awards up to $10,000 to multiple Arab American/MENA students who have been accepted to an undergraduate Data Science or Data Analytics program at a U.S. university. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Are you a current or soon-to-be undergraduate or graduate student wanting to earn employment in the IT sector? If so, consider applying for the HostingAdvice.com Future Web Developers Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to one lucky applicant pursuing a degree in a computer science-related field of study. Eligible majors include, but are not limited to, web development, software engineering, digital security, systems management, artificial intelligence, networking, and data analytics, among others. If you’re passionate about information technology and want to receive some help paying off college costs, we encourage you to apply!

The Cybersecurity & The Latinx Community Scholarship is dedicated to shaping a better future by supporting Latinx students pursuing higher education in the critical field of cybersecurity. As technology becomes increasingly vital, the world needs passionate advocates who can harness its power for good. If you wish to do just that, and are a low-income, Latinx undergraduate student studying cybersecurity, we encourage you to apply. To do so, share your motivation for choosing this path and your vision for the impact you will make after graduation. Together, let's transform lives and build a safer digital world.

Are you a current postsecondary student pursuing a STEM degree? If so, consider applying for the SMART Scholarship Program! The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students studying one of SMART's ~24 approved STEM disciplines. The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program is funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) and offers STEM students educational and workforce opportunities. Their mission is to “inspire, cultivate, and develop” STEM students to develop their future careers. In addition to having their full tuition expenses paid and the opportunity to partake in research internships, recipients are awarded a stipend worth between $30,000 and $46,000 a year. However, bear in mind that winners must also commit to post-graduation employment with the Department of Defense. If you are passionate about a career in STEM and are looking for a way to fund your education, we encourage you to apply!  

Are you an international or DACA female student looking to earn a STEM degree abroad? If so, you may be eligible for the MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship! The scholarship is open to international women who want to earn a STEM degree in the U.S. or Canada and are allowed to legally study in the U.S. or Canada. Thus, international women looking to study in the U.S. must have a Green Card, DACA status, or a valid visa. As for Canada, eligible applicants must be permanent residents or have a valid Canadian study permit. The scholarship is offered by MPOWER Financing, a public-benefit corporation based in Washington, D.C. that is dedicated to advocating for women in STEM. They look to reduce financial barriers to international education, and with this program, they hope to support women in obtaining their STEM degrees. Each year, the scholarship recipients receive up to $6,000 to help pay for their degrees. If you are a woman in STEM and are looking for a scholarship opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a woman pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in information security or a related field? If so, you might be interested in applying for the SWSIS Scholarships! The scholarships are open to women who are upperclassmen undergraduates or master's students in fields relating to information security. The program is offered by the Applied Computer Security Associates (ACSA) & The Computing Research Association's Committee on Widening Participation in Computing Research (CRA-WP). The program's purpose is to increase women's representation in the information security workforce. Thus, every year, multiple aspiring female information scientists are chosen to receive scholarships worth at least $2,000 to help fund their educations. If you are a woman passionate about obtaining your information security (or related) degree, we encourage you to apply!

Are you attending the Flatiron School and are from an underrepresented community or background? If so, consider applying for the Flatiron School Access Scholarship! The scholarship is open to underrepresented students enrolled in a Flatiron School program who are looking for financial assistance to afford their schooling costs. Eligible applicants include women, underrepresented minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ students, and low-income students. Through the Access scholarship, the Flatiron School hopes to provide opportunities for students who are motivated despite the challenges they face. Thus, every year, select scholarship applicants are chosen to earn up to $5,000 to help cover tuition for full-time programs. If you are a Flatiron School student from an underrepresented community, we encourage you to apply!

Are you currently enrolled in a two-year cybersecurity-related program in the U.S? If so, consider applying for the Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program! This scholarship is open to students at community colleges or technical schools in the U.S who demonstrate financial need and are studying cybersecurity. The Last Mile Education Fund and Microsoft jointly offer the scholarship, working together to combat the diversity and talent shortages in the cybersecurity workforce by investing in passionate students. On a rolling basis, the scholarship grants $500 awards to help students cover short-term basic needs like food, rent, transportation/car costs, and purchasing a laptop or computer. Winners also receive up to $375 to pay for the costs of cybersecurity certification exams. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!

The CIA Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships are funded by the Central Intelligence Agency, a U.S. government agency that provides objective intelligence on foreign countries and global issues to the president, the National Security Council, and other policymakers to help them make national security decisions. Every year, their CIA Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships award up to $25,000 to multiple postsecondary students who are willing to work one to two 90-day sessions at the CIA before graduating and for a few years after graduating. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Have you been accepted to or plan to be enrolled in a postsecondary institution this upcoming academic year to study computer science, computer engineering, or a similar field? Further, do you believe in the importance of improving the representation of underrepresented groups in computer science and technology? If so, consider applying for the Generation Google Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $10,000 USD or $5,000 CAD to winning applicants with the strongest essays and other application materials. The scholarship is offered by Google in order to “help aspiring students pursuing computer science degrees excel in technology and become leaders in the field.” While any student who meets the minimum qualifications may apply, women and racial/ethnic minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. With that said, if you’re an aspiring computer science or engineering student who believes in the importance of diversity in the field, we encourage you to apply!

The Raytheon’s Intelligence & Space Underrepresented Minorities in Cybersecurity Scholarship is funded by the Center for Cyber Safety and Education, an organization that aims to grow the cybersecurity profession and its positive impact on the world by raising awareness, building a diverse pipeline of cybersecurity professionals and activating a more secure digital world. Each year, Raytheon's Intelligence & Space Underrepresented Minorities in Cybersecurity Scholarship awards $10,000 to three (3) historically underrepresented minorities in STEM who will be pursuing a cybersecurity or related degree at university. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

The Google Lime Scholarship is funded by Lime Connect, an organization that rebrands disability through achievement by attracting, preparing, and connecting these high-potential individuals for scholarships. Each year, their Google Lime Scholarship awards up to $10,000 to multiple current and incoming university students in the U.S. or Canada who have a disability and are pursuing a Computer Science or similar degree. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing field and KnowBe4, a platform that trains people on security issues, is offering a scholarship to support cybersecurity students! The KnowBe4 Scholarship for Black Americans in Cybersecurity specifically aims to support African American or Black undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity or information assurance. The scholarship committee will be evaluating applicants based on their passion, merit, and financial need. If you fit the criteria, we encourage you to apply!

The BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship is funded by Lime Connect, an organization that “rebrands disability through achievement by attracting, preparing, and connecting these high potential individuals for scholarships.” Every year, their BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship awards up to $10,000 to multiple postsecondary students with disabilities who are attending a university in the U.S. or Canada and pursuing a career in Financial Services. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

The Perryman Family Foundation College Scholarship is funded by the Perryman Family Foundation, an organization established by James T. and Rose M. Perryman to "provide for the education of the next generation of innovators." Thus, each year, their Perryman Family Foundation College Scholarship awards up to $15,000 to multiple undergraduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Are you an academically impressive high school senior with a disability who plans to attend a vocational or academic college and target a career in the technology industry? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: the Microsoft Disability Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to winning applicants. These scholarships can be renewed for up to four years so long as one continues to meet the eligibility requirements, accumulating to a grand total of $20,000 to go towards your postsecondary education. The scholarship is offered by Microsoft to deliver on the mission of the Microsoft cross-disability employee resource group to “empower and enable people with disabilities.” If you’re a college-bound high school senior with a disability planning on enrolling in college to pursue a career in technology, we encourage you to apply for the Microsoft Disability Scholarship!