CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS)

National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Homeland Security

$27,000–$37,000Each participating university sets its own deadline, usually between February and April, so check with the school

Who can apply: Students already enrolled in college; studying Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering; U.S. citizens and permanent residents; 3 GPA or higher.

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Cybersecurity students at participating universities get tuition and fees, a $27,000 yearly stipend for undergrads ($37,000 for graduate students) and a $6,000 professional allowance. In return you work for a government agency for as long as you were funded.

What you'll need to apply

  • Essay: Application essay, which varies by school
  • Recommendation letter(s): Recommendations, which vary by school
  • Transcript
  • Minimum GPA 3.0 (Undergraduates, with 3.2 for graduate students)
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is eligible for federal employment
  • You apply through a participating university, which sets its own deadline and application. Service commitment equals the time you are funded

The sponsor's page only listed some of what's needed, so this list may be missing items. Requirements can change each cycle. Confirm them on the sponsor's page before you apply.

Eligibility

  • • Majors: Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering
  • • Minimum GPA: 3
  • • Must already be enrolled in college (not open to incoming high school seniors)

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