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Top Cybersecurity Scholarships in 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 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 2022
- Need-based Financial Aid for Cybersecurity Students
- Summary of Cybersecurity Scholarships
- Upcoming Scholarships
Top cybersecurity scholarships
KnowBe4 Women’s 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
- Deadline: February 28, 2022
(ISC)2 Graduate Scholarships
- Eligibility: Masters or doctoral students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity or information assurance
- Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
- Deadline: March 7, 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
- Deadline: March 7, 2022
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
- Deadline: April 18, 2022 (Opens: February 1, 2022)
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, 2022
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
- KnowBe4 Women’s Scholarship
- (ISC)2 Graduate Scholarships
- (ISC)2 Undergraduate Scholarships
- KnowBe4 Scholarship for Black Americans in Cybersecurity
- Association of Former Intelligence Officers Scholarships
Upcoming Scholarships
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
- Opens: March 1, 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
(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
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)
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
- Opens: April 1, 2022
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
