Applications now being accepted: DoD Cyber Scholarship Program
The Hume Center for National Security and Technology is now accepting applications for the DoD Cyber Scholarship Program for the 2021-2022 Academic Year.
In the 2020-2021 Academic year, 10 students the Hume Center recommended received the scholarship and we expect to be able to grow that number again this year! We would encourage all students who are interested in cyber security and who are in a degree program of interest to the DoD (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, CMDA, BIT, and other engineering programs with an interest in cybersecurity) to submit an application for this scholarship.
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Students selected as DoD Cyber Scholars will receive the full cost of tuition, books, required fees, a laptop, and a stipend to cover room and board. Selected students will also be adjudicated for a security clearance. The stipend levels are $25,000 for undergraduate students and $30,000 for graduate (Master’s/PhD) students. Disabled students may receive additional allowances. There are no allowances for dependents.
The DoD is seeking rising junior and senior (third and fourth year) undergraduates, and graduate/doctoral students who are interested in full-ride scholarships for concentrated studies in cybersecurity and other cyber-related disciplines.
This scholarship requires the student to agree to serve one year of service to the DoD, upon graduation, for each year of scholarship received, in addition to the internship identified below. An opportunity also exists for scholarship payback through military service. Individuals choosing to enlist or accept a commission to serve on active duty in one of the Military Services shall incur a service obligation of a minimum of 4 years on active duty in that Service upon graduation. The Military Services may establish a service obligation longer than 4 years, depending on the occupational specialty and type of enlistment or commissioning program selected. Traditional Guardsmen and Reserve Soldiers are eligible to apply. Scholarship payback for this group is two years of service for each year of scholarship received.
During breaks in their academic studies, Cyber Scholars will receive progressive, hands-on experience in information security internships. In return, scholars must agree to some restrictions and obligations regarding curriculum, GPA, and pre- and post- program employment. If all conditions are met, Cyber Scholars will receive full-time conditional/permanent positions in Components of the DoD upon program completion.
Students must meet these minimum qualifications to apply:
Rising junior and senior undergraduates with a minimum GPA of 3.2
OR Master’s and doctoral candidates with a minimum GPA of 3.5
U.S. citizens
At least 18 years of age
Please apply directly to Scholarship Central by January 15, 2020. This includes all letters of recommendation and required transcripts.