Amount: $25,000
Deadline: Varies by institution (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
A program to recruit and develop a highly skilled cybersecurity workforce for the Department of Defense. Provides financial support and guaranteed employment in exchange for service.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Enrolled in a cybersecurity-related degree program at a DoD Cyber Institute
- Commitment to work for the DoD after graduation
Required Materials
- Application through participating university
- Academic transcripts
- Resume
- Essays
- Recommendation letters
Timeline
Applications are handled directly by participating DoD Cyber Institute universities. Deadlines vary but are typically in the spring.
Tips
Identify universities designated as DoD Cyber Institutes and contact their cybersecurity departments. Emphasize your commitment to national defense.