[Page 2] Cybersecurity Scholarships with 2025 Deadlines
August 25, 2025
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Excelsior Cyber Security Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 01, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to award students who live by “excelsior”, which means to live with excellence, and to move “ever upward.”- Field of Study: Cybersecurity
- Background: Non-traditional students
- Education Level: Undergraduate or trade school student
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner31Cybersecurity & The Latinx Community Scholarship
Funded byCastellanosAmount
$5,000Deadline
Nov 25, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support Latinx students who are pursuing higher education in cybersecurity.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Ethnicity: Latinx
- Financial Background: Low-income
- Field of Study: Cybersecurity
Scholarship is awarded to
5 winners32Hackers Against Hate: Diversity in Information Security Scholarship
Funded byJoshua RuppeAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 14, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to break down barriers and foster an inclusive information security community where merit and passion determine success.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Cybersecurity, information security, computer science (with a security focus), or a related technical field
- Background: Member of an underrepresented group in information security
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner33Cyber Scholar Now Scholarship
Funded byChauncey DawkinsAmount
$500Deadline
Apr 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support a BIPOC, first-generation college student attending an HBCU.- Education Level: Undergraduate
- School Type: HBCU
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation college student
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner34Empowering Black Women in Tech
Funded byAccusoft CorporationAmount
$3,000Deadline
May 31, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to empower and support talented Black women who are passionate about technology and demonstrate a strong commitment to their academic pursuits.- Education Level: Currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a college or university
- Race: Black
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Technology-related field
Scholarship is awarded to
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most colleges require a minimum GPA of 2.5 – 3.0 for admission into cybersecurity programs. However, competitive programs at top universities may require a 3.5 GPA or higher. To get a head start, research the programs you're interested in to see the minimum GPA requirements and set a goal to meet the minimum requirement.
Yes, cybersecurity involves some math, but the amount depends on the specific role or area of cybersecurity you pursue. While not all cybersecurity jobs require advanced math, a strong foundation in basic mathematics is helpful for problem-solving and technical tasks.
Not all cybersecurity roles require coding, but having coding skills can be a huge advantage. The need for coding depends on the specific job within cybersecurity.