Scholarship for Service (SFS) Program: Strengthening the National Cyber Security Workforce听with Integrated Learning of AI/ML and Cybersecurity
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
Only U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible to apply for this scholarship.听
PROGRAM BENEFITS:
The scholarship program will support undergraduate students toward the completion of their final year of undergraduate study (about听60K per year) and two years of the M.S. in Information System and Computer Security (ISCS) program and graduate students (about听70K per year) for two years of M.S. in Information System and Computer Security (ISCS) program.
Full-time tuition.听
Provision of academic-year stipends of $27,000 per year for undergraduate students and $37,000 per year for graduate students.
A health insurance reimbursement allowance up to $3,000 per year.
A professional development allowance up to $4,000 for SFS Job Fair and other travel, professional certification etc.听
A book allowance up to $2,000 per academic year.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
听 听 听 听Undergraduate (3-year program towards M.S.)
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Residents (not dual, not an alien from a country on the state-sponsored terrorism list from the state department).
Rising senior in CS or related degree.
One year undergraduate + two year graduate (M.S.).
Minimum 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale in their major.
Demonstration of legitimate interest in, and commitment to, pursuing IA-related careers after graduation.
Compliance with all program requirements, including US citizenship or permanent residence and eligibility for US Government security clearance.
OPM verification.
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National Science Foundation
under Grant No. DGE-2234911.听
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听 听 听 Graduate (2-year graduate program towards M.S.)
U.S. Citizen or听Permanent Residents (not dual, not an alien from a country on the state-sponsored terrorism list from the state department).
Senior students in CS or related degree from an ABET accredited institution.
Two year graduate (M.S.).
Minimum 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale in their major.
Demonstration of legitimate interest in, and commitment to, pursuing IA-related careers after graduation.
Compliance with all program requirements, including US citizenship or permanent residence and eligibility for US Government security clearance.
OPM verification.
PROGRAM OBLIGATIONS:
Participate in SFS Introduction Session
Complete courses in the curriculum and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
Conduct research under the guidance of a faculty mentor assigned by PI/Co-PI during semester
Undergo at least one professional certification training
Participate in at least one security competition, such as SECCDC and National Cyber League
Assist with cybersecurity related technical training activities
Join ISSA and InfraGuard
Serve as a mentor in at least one of these programs, SFS student ambassador program, Community Internship program, TU CyberSecurity organization, NSBE, SWE, IEEE, ACM, ACM Middle-SE, and etc.听
Participate in summer internship/research programs
Attend at least 2 conference related to cybersecurity education/research/professional development
Attend SFS Job Fair and other cybersecurity related Career/Job Fairs
After graduation, MUST serve at a federal, state, local, or tribal government organization or national labs in a full-time cybersecurity position for a period equivalent to the length of the scholarship or one year, whichever is longer.听
APPLICATION PROCESS:
A statement of purpose (1-2 pages) detailing my interests and experience in cyber security, my broader career goals and how participation in the Scholarship for Service Program and working for the gevernment will help achieve these goals;
Current resume that includes work experience, key skills, honors/awards, extra-curricular activities, etc;
Official transcript(s) from all the colleges and universities attended;
Three letters of reference (at least one letter must be from a faculty member and the rest from other faculty members or employers);
Commitment to work for the federal government for two (for 2-year program students) or three years (for 3-year program students) upon completion of the CyberCorps: SFS program;
"PLEASE DON'T DO THE FOLLOWING TWO STEPS UNTIL WE INFORM YOU"听
Complete Infragard membership process (background check) http://www.infragard.com/;
Complete CyberCorps: SFS (Scholarship Track) Service Agreement;
MAINTAINING SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA:
听 听 听 Undergraduate (3-year program towards M.S.)
Full-time student (no other employment).
Graduated with a minimum of 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale in heir major (once in MS program, graduate student criteria will be applied).
Complete their assigned research and learning activities.
听 听 听 Graduate (2-year graduate program towards M.S.)
Full-time student (no other employment).
Graduated with a minimum of 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale.
Complete their assigned research and learning activities.
PROGRAM BENEFITS:
Open Until Filled