These scholarships from the Centre for Cyber Safety and Education allow students studying cybersecurity or information assurance to receive awards of up to US$5,000.

At a glance

  • Funding valueUp to $US5,000
  • Suitable for Applicants fromEU, Rest of world, UK
  • DeadlineOn going
  • Funding provider(s)Center for Cyber Safety and Education


What it covers

Up to $US5,000 toward tuition fees.

Who can apply

To apply, you:

  • Must be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance.

  • Must be pursuing a Master’s Degree program or doctoral studies
  • GPA must be at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (or an analogous rank based on a comparable scale)

  • Note:If you have just been accepted to Graduate School,or are just beginning classes, you will use the final cumulative GPA from your undergraduate degree transcript to meet this criteria

  • If you need to convert your GPA please visit 

  • You may be a citizen of any country (US citizenship not required)

  • May be attending on campus or online
  • May be attending full time or part time
  • May be attending in the US or Internationally

  • You do not currently need to be enrolled, however no awards will be disbursed until the recipient is enrolled in a college or university.

 

Further information

Please visit the  for further information.

How to apply

Applications should be made online via the

To support your application, you will need:

1. Unofficial transcripts from your current (or most recent) educational institution. If awarded; no funds will be disbursed until official transcripts have been received. Please do NOT mail hard copies of transcripts.

 

2. One Letter of Recommendation outlining the following:

  • How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
  • What skills or abilities does the applicant have that will support him/her in completing a degree?
  • What other information about the applicant should be taken into consideration?
  • NOTE: Academic references are preferred; however, you may submit a professional letter of reference addressing the points above.
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3. Resume/CV – No more than 3 pages maximum.

 

4. Essay questions to be filled out in application. Maximum word count is 250 per question:

  • Tell us why you should be chosen to receive this ISC2 Cybersecurity Scholarship and what makes you stand out from your peers?
  • Describe why you need the scholarship.
  • Describe your personal and education backgrounds.
  • Describe why you chose your major and your goals for your academic career. What makes you a candidate for success in information security and what are your goals for your professional career.
  • Describe any contributions to the cybersecurity field i.e., volunteer work, articles, etc., and any other hobbies or extracurricular activities and what they mean to you.  (Do not include links to articles)
  • Please tell us anything else you would like us to know about you.