The Department of Defense's (DoD) Cyber Security Scholarship Program (CySP) is open to Augusta University students enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year of undergraduate education, and current or prospective students in AU's Masters program. The purpose of the program is to increase the number of qualified students entering the fields of information assurance, information technology, and cybersecurity to meet the DoD's increasing dependence on cybersecurity for war fighting and the security of its information infrastructure.
Since 2017, Augusta University has received over $1.5 million in scholarship funding from the Department of Defense. Seventeen students have received this prestigious scholarship, including five multi-year recipients.
Georgia Congressman Rick Allen was one of several members of Congress in support of what is now known as the Department of Defense Cybersecurity Scholarship Act of 2017, citing a desire to support students pursuing their passion.
"I have always said we must encourage students to find their passions early on and allow those interests to be carried on throughout their educational careers – the cyber industry is yet another example...Augusta University is leading educational innovation in my district to prepare the next generation of cyber warriors. Investing in future generations makes it possible to field the cyber threats of today, tomorrow and years to come.
- Rick Allen (R-GA)
Eligibility:
Benefits:
Apply:
Please submit a complete paper application (linked below) to Markus Bacha in University
Hall, Room 127. Walk-in appointments will be available to submit your application
on January 15th and January 19th from 8:30 am until 1:00 pm and 2:15 until 4:00 pm.
Email Mr. Bacha to set up an appointment if you want to submit your application prior to January
15th.
Student Information Presentation
This scholarship has been established to honor COL Kathleen Swacina, USA (Ret.), and her accomplishments throughout her career and her affiliation with AFCEA. This scholarship will recognize one outstanding female college student who has shown potential to to excel in collegiate studies in the areas of STEM.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applications are due March 31, 2021.
Col. Swacina Scholarship Information
There are four scholarships available to awardees of this scholarship, ranging from $2,500-5,000. Applicants must be at least second-year college students, attending an accredited university full-time. The graduation date of scholarship applicants may not be the same year that the scholarship is awarded.
Other Eligibility Requirements:
Students are NOT eligible to apply if:
Applications are due May 31, 2021.
STEM Major Scholarships Information
The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program is available for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and guaranteed civilian employment with the Department of Defense upon graduation.
All majors within the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences meet the degree requirements for this scholarship.
Other Eligibility Requirements:
The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is different from the DoD Cyber Scholarship in that students must directly apply to the SMART Scholarship Program via the SMART web site. The application window is open between August 1 and December 1 of each year.
SMART Scholarship for Service Information
KnowBe4 has partnered with the Center for Cyber Safety and Education to support black students in pursuit of cybersecurity higher education. The recipient of this scholarship will receive a $10,000 scholarship to go towards tuition, books, fees and electronics, as well as an (ISC)2 certification education package.
School of Computer and Cyber Sciences student Kaleb Worku, received the inaugural KnowBe4 Scholarship for Black Americans in Cybersecurity last year.
Applicants will be scored based on passion, merit and financial need.
Applications are due April 19, 2021 and students will be notified by June 30, 2021 via email if they have received a scholarship.
KnowBe4, a national provider of security awareness training, has partnered with the Center for Cyber Safety and Education to award a scholarship to an outstanding woman in STEM. The recipient of this scholarship will receive $10,000 to be applied to tuition, fees, books and required electronics for the scholarship recipient.
Scholarships are a one-time award and students must re-apply to be considered for additional scholarship. Applications are due by February 22, 2021.
Here's what you'll need to apply for the KnowBe4 Cybersecurity Scholarship:
Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship Information
The Department of Military Science at Augusta University accepts applications for students to apply for two or three year scholarships throughout the year. Applications are due in February and interested applicants do not have to be enrolled in Military Science courses in order to apply. In addition to the National Scholarships, the department chair awards multiple four, three, and two-year scholarships annually to competitive, eligible students, no matter your classification.