AFCEA Cyber Security Scholarship
AFCEA International
Award: $5,000
To provide monetary assistance for deserving students, teachers and military personnel engaged in disciplines related to hard science and technology. Qualifications: Applicants must be at least second-year college students enrolled as sophomores or juniors full-time in a four-year college or university at the time of application; online programs are eligible; a current overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in the current program at an accredited U.S. college or university required at the time of application; must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; the following categories of students are not eligible for STEM majors scholarships: students attending a community college and planning to attend a four-year university; students attending a two-year college; freshman or seniors in a four-year university; high school seniors; must be in one of the following majors: cybersecurity; computer science; digital forensics; information assurance; information technology; electronic engineering; other field related to the support of U.S. cyber enterprises. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and financial need. How to apply: Applicants must be submit online nomination form; official transcript; one letter of recommendation pdf format; applicants may also submit a third letter of recommendation or resume; supporting documentation. Focus: Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Information science and technology; National security.
Eligibility
- States: US
- Minimum GPA: 3.0