Top Cybersecurity Scholarships in 2021

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 average salary is nearly $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 2021
Need-based Financial Aid for Cybersecurity Students
Summary of Cybersecurity Scholarships
Expired Scholarships

Top Cybersecurity Scholarships in 2021

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)
Deadline: April 1, 2021

KnowBe4 Scholarship for Black Americans in Cybersecurity

Eligibility: African American or Black students who will be an undergraduate or graduate student in 2021 pursuing a degree in cybersecurity or a related field.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: April 19, 2021

Association of Former Intelligence Officers Scholarships

Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in National Security, International Relations and/or Intelligence
Amount: $1,000 to $3,500
Deadline: June 1, 2021

Raytheon Intelligence & Space Women’s Cyber Security Scholarship

Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate or graduate students with at least a 3.3 GPA or higher who are pursuing a cybersecurity or information security degree
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: June 1, 2021

Lint Center Scholarships

Eligibility: There are a variety of scholarships available for students with an interest in a career in national security, including some scholarships specifically for veterans.
Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: Applications are due in January and July

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
Deadline: August 31, 2021

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!

Summary of Cybersecurity Scholarships

Expired Scholarships

(ISC)2 G raduate Scholarships

Eligibility: Open masters or doctoral pursuing a degree in cybersecurity or information assurance.
Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
Deadline: March 8, 2021 (Opens in November 2021)

(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
Deadline: December 14

(ISC)2 Undergraduate Scholarships

Eligibility: Open to high school seniors or undergraduate college students who are interested in pursuing a degree in cybersecurity or information assurance.
Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
Deadline: March 8, 2021 (Opens in November 2021)

(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
Deadline: February 22, 2021 (Opens in November 2021)

KnowBe4 Women’s Scholarship

Eligibility: Female students who are planning on pursuing a degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, or a similar field. Students must be high school seniors, college students, or masters students.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: February 22, 2021 (Opens November 2021)

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
Deadline: March 2, 2021 (Opens January 1, 2022)

SWSIS Scholarships

Eligibility: Women pursuing bachelors and masters degrees in fields relating to information security
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: February 1, 2021 (Opens December 15, 2021)

About Will Geiger

Will Geiger is the co-founder of Scholarships360 and has a decade of experience in college admissions and financial aid. He is a former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Kenyon College where he personally reviewed 10,000 admissions applications and essays. Will also managed the Kenyon College merit scholarship program and served on the financial aid appeals committee. He has also worked as an Associate Director of College Counseling at a high school in New Haven, Connecticut.

Will earned his master’s in education from the University of Pennsylvania and received his undergraduate degree in history from Wake Forest University.