LGBTQIA+ in Cybersecurity Scholarship
Cybersecurity is an increasingly important field that is crucial to protect individuals, businesses, and entire countries from attacks.
Entering the cybersecurity field requires hard work and significant education, coming with many hurdles. Students from marginalized communities face even more barriers when pursuing their academic and professional dreams, making it easy to get discouraged and give up.
This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of cybersecurity experts so they can overcome the obstacles they face.
Any LGBTQIA+ undergraduate or graduate student who works and is self-supporting may apply for this scholarship if they’re pursuing cybersecurity. Applicants who have been ex-communicated from their communities, have experienced homelessness due to their identity, and/or are attempting to return to school are preferred.
To apply, tell us about your career goals, where you see yourself in the future, and how this scholarship fits with your aspirations.
Please outline your career goals in cybersecurity. Where do you see yourself in five to ten years, and how does this scholarship opportunity align with your aspirations?
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The application deadline is Aug 5, 2024. Winners will be announced on Sep 5, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Sep 5, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.