Cybersecurity for Your Community Scholarship
There is a critical need for diverse perspectives and backgrounds in the cybersecurity field in order to properly protect our digital infrastructure.
When financial barriers stand in the way of talented students entering the field, the whole world loses out. Creating progress and improvement in the field of cybersecurity requires that the best and brightest are able to afford their degrees regardless of their financial backgrounds or family circumstances.
This scholarship seeks to make college more affordable by supporting students who are pursuing higher education.
Any undergraduate student may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re from an underrepresented group, including BIPOC, first-generation, female, LGBTQ+, and disabled students. You don't need to be majoring in or pursuing cybersecurity directly, but you should have in interest in the field and an interest in utilizing cybersecurity for good.
To apply, tell us how you plan to use cybersecurity knowledge to make a difference and uplift your local community.
Imagine we are having a cup of coffee. In no more than five sentences, tell us how you aim to use cybersecurity knowledge to uplift your local community or create change.
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The application deadline is Oct 24, 2025. Winners will be announced on Nov 24, 2025.
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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 Nov 24, 2025. 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.