Cybersecurity Scholarships Open for Application

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Do you mentor the next generation? Do you know a college studentnpursuing a cybersecurity career? Encourage aspiring cybersecuritynprofessionals to apply for one of 54 scholarships totaling $115,000 fromnthennCenter for Cyber Safety and Educationnnbefore February 29, 2024! 

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Students are urged to apply fornnundergraduate,nngraduatennandnnwomen’snnscholarships as they pursue their information security or relatedndegrees in the fall of 2024 and have at least a 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale.nThe Center for Cyber Safety and Education evaluates applicants based onnacademic excellence, passion for the cybersecurity industry, andnfinancial need. ISC2 and KnowBe4 are among the partners supporting thenCenter’s scholarship program.

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“These scholarships ease the financial burden for students as they beginntheir careers,” said Holly Schneider Brown, Center Senior Director. “Wenare so thankful to our financial partners who invest in the nextngeneration of cybersecurity professionals. New this year, we are proudnto honor the legacy ofnnSamantha Jennings-Jonesnnwith a scholarship in her memory. Samantha was a dedicated publicnservant and expert in cybersecurity who was a key member of the teamnthat drafted the National Cybersecurity Strategy for the White HousenOffice of the National Cyber Director. The scholarship fund, created inn2023, has raised more than $50,000 from 150 supporters, colleagues,nfriends and family who are committed to preserving her memory andnfinancially assisting women seeking to start or advance their career inncybersecurity.” 

nIn addition to the financial award for school, recipients can pursue thennCertified in Cybersecuritynncertification exam for free through the ISC2nnOne Million Certified in Cybersecurity programnnwhich will help launch their new career. Becoming a member of ISC2nprovides the scholarship recipients an opportunity to connect with otherncybersecurity professionals, participate in educational sessions such asnwebinars and events, and receive information about internships andncareer opportunities within the community. 
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Scholarships truly make a difference in the lives of the recipients,nincluding Kwadjo Nyante who, thanks in part to his scholarship, was ablento earn multiple master’s degrees and his CISSP before eventuallynbecoming a CISO. Hear more aboutnnKwadjo’s journey to cybersecurity. Plus hear directly from some of our other scholarship recipients innthis brief appreciationnnvideo.

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“Receiving the ISC2 Undergraduate in Cybersecurity Scholarship is annesteemed honor and a valuable opportunity for me,” said Rachel Pao, 2023nscholarship recipient. “This scholarship demonstrates recognition of myncommitment to cybersecurity, provides financial support for my studies,nconnects me to a network of professionals and resources, allows me tonattain highly valuable cyber certifications and enhances my growth innthe field. I am so grateful to have this scholarship and look forward tonbeing a part of the ISC2 family.”

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Learn more about these scholarships and easily donate alongside yournISC2 Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF) payment to support them or give atnniamcybersafe.org/s/give. Students can apply for scholarships before February 29 atnnhttps://www.iamcybersafe.org/s/scholarships.

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