Last date
15/03/2026
Reward
419,200
Qualification
Other
Post
Under Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
WOMENS CYBERSECURITY SCHOLARSHIPS
You may also wish to apply for the KnowBe4 Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship, ISC2 Graduate Cybersecurity Scholarship, or ISC2 Undergraduate Cybersecurity Scholarship, which are open to both women and men. Particulars Description Name ISC2 Women Scholarships Provided By Center for cyber secuirity & education
- Region
- International Region : USA
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Under Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 15/03/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is March 15, 2026.
Eligibility
Must be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance or similar field. Must be pursuing an associates, undergraduate, graduate, or post graduate degree in 2
- GPA must be at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or an analogous rank based on a comparable scale). You may be a citizen of any country (US citizenship not required). May be attending on campus or online. May be attending full time or part time May be attending in the US or Internationally You do not currently need to be enrolled, however no awards will be disbursed until the recipient is enrolled in a college or university.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 419,200 Each scholarship award will be between $1,000 – $5,000 or 83,841.50 Indian Rupee - 4,19,207.50 Indian Rupee. Up to ten scholarships will be awarded.
Application
No Information Available. Unofficial transcripts from your current (or most recent) educational institution. If awarded; no funds will be disbursed until official transcripts have been received. One Letter of Recommendation outlining the following: How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity? What skills or abilities does the applicant have that will support him/her in completing a degree? What other information about the applicant should be taken into consideration? NOTE: Academic references are preferred; however, you may submit a professional letter of reference addressing the points above. Resume/CV – No more than 3 pages maximum. Do not include links to publications. Essay questions to be filled out in application:: Tell us why you should be chosen to receive this women's cybersecurity scholarship and what makes you stand out from your peers? Describe why you need the scholarship. Describe your personal and education backgrounds. What - or who - inspired you to pursue a career in cybersecurity? What makes you a candidate for success in information security and what are your goals for your professional career. When you graduate and secure a career in our industry, what steps can you take to “pay it forward” by supporting other women (currently in school, recent graduates, mid career transition) new to our field? Describe any contributions to the cybersecurity field i.e., volunteer work, articles, etc., and any other hobbies or extracurricular activities and what they mean to you. (Do not include links to articles)
Selection process
Scoring Criteria: Applicants will be scored by members of (ISC)² and scholarship sponsors (if applicable). Scoring will be based on three categories:
- Passion
- Merit
- Financial Need
Contact
Inquiries can be sent to scholarships@isc2.org or call 727-493-3587 Apply Now https://www.iamcybersafe.org/