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Top Cybersecurity Scholarships in July 2022
Cyber security, or information security, is quickly becoming a popular major for many students. This is not surprising, because according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, information security jobs are growing “much faster than average” and the median salary is over $100,000 per year. If you are passionate about technology and enjoy problem solving, cybersecurity could be a great career pathway for you. Keep on reading to learn more about cybersecurity scholarships to pay for your education!
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- Top cybersecurity scholarships in 2022
- Need-based financial aid for cybersecurity students
- Upcoming scholarships
- Frequently asked questions
Top cybersecurity scholarships
“Tuition Solution” Scholarship for STEM Students
- Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors (including homeschooled students) planning on enrolling in community college or four-year colleges/universities to study a STEM field in the Fall of 2022 are all eligible. Current college and graduate students working towards a STEM degree are also eligible
- Amount: $500
- Deadline: August 31, 2022
Other cybersecurity scholarships
Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program
- Eligibility: Students with financial need enrolled at 2-year institutions studying cybersecurity
- Amount: $375 to $500
- Deadline: Rolling
Need-based financial aid for cybersecurity students
If you are a current or prospective cybersecurity student, you may also qualify for need-based financial aid through your college or through the government. There are two major financial aid applications you should know about:
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA) which is how students can access financial aid through the government. This financial aid can include federal student loans, Federal SEOG Grants, and Pell Grants.
CSS Profile which is how some colleges and universities award institutional financial aid.
You should check-in with your college to see what applications are required for need-based financial aid!
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Upcoming Scholarships
(ISC)2 Graduate Scholarships
- Eligibility: Masters or doctoral students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity or information assurance
- Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
- Opens: November 14, 2022
(ISC)2 Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligibility: High school seniors or undergraduate college students interested in pursuing a degree in cybersecurity or information assurance
- Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
- Opens: November 14, 2022
(ISC)2 RVA Chapter Scholarship
- Eligibility: High school juniors, seniors, or current undergraduate students who reside in the Richmond, Virginia Metro area.
- Amount: $1,000
- Opens: February 1, 2023
(ISC)2 Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarship
- Eligibility: High school seniors, college undergraduate, or graduate students who are intending to pursue a degree in cybersecurity or information assurance
- Amount: $1,000 to $6,000
- Opens: November 14, 2022
CIA Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships
- Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students
- Amount: $18,000 per year, plus annual salary, meals, living stipend, summer internship, and more
Jasin Undergraduate Scholarship
- Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students majoring in National Security, International Relations and/or Intelligence.
- Amount: $5,000
Jasin Graduate Scholarship
- Eligibility: Open to graduate students studying National Security, International Relations, or Intelligence who intend to serve in the U.S. government.
- Amount: $5,000
KnowBe4 Scholarship for Black Americans in Cybersecurity
- Eligibility: African American or Black undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity or a related field
- Amount: Up to $10,000
KnowBe4 Women In Cybersecurity Scholarship
- Eligibility: Female students planning on pursuing degrees in cybersecurity, information assurance, or a similar fields. Students must be high school seniors, college students, or masters students
- Amount: Up to $10,000
- Opens: November 15, 2022
Palantir Women in Technology
- Eligibility: College freshman, sophomore, or juniors who are majoring/plan to major in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Amount: $7,000 (10 scholarships awarded)
SAIC Cyber Warrior Scholarship
- Eligibility: Students must be honorably discharged from one of the five U.S. military branches by April 14, 2021. This scholarship supports students who are pursuing cybersecurity certification training.
- Amount: Varies
SWSIS Scholarships
- Eligibility: Women pursuing bachelors and masters degrees in fields relating to information security
- Amount: Up to $10,000
- Opens: Early December 2022
Frequently asked questions about cybersecurity scholarships
Does Microsoft give out cybersecurity scholarships?
Microsoft has partnered with Last Mile Education to offer a cybersecurity scholarship program. It covers emergency financial assistance or the cost of certification exams. Notably, it is only available for those studying at community colleges or vocational schools; students in a bachelor’s or master’s program cannot apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Do I need a college degree for cybersecurity?
You do not need a college degree for cybersecurity. There are a wide variety of cybersecurity jobs out there, some of which only require certificates or a 2-year degree. However, many higher-paying cybersecurity jobs do require a bachelor’s, and some even require a master’s. That being said, you can certainly break into the field without a four-year college degree.
What type of degree should I get for cybersecurity?
Many bachelor’s degree holders who work in cybersecurity major in fields such as computer science, information technology, or cybersecurity. That being said, there is some flexibility, and they can compliment their degree with certificates and other credentials. Many cybersecurity professionals don’t hold a bachelor’s at all, and instead get their credential through a certificate program.
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