ISC2s Center for Cyber Safety and Education Opens Cybersecurity Scholarship Applications for 2024

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nFinancial assistance for students pursuing cybersecurity careers helpsnfill global workforce gap and expands pool of diverse professionalsnentering the workforcen

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nAlexandria, Va., January 26, 2024–nnThe Center for Cyber Safety and Educationnn, the charitable arm of ISC2 – thenworld’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecuritynprofessionals – announced it is nownnaccepting applicationsnnfor its 2024 cybersecurity scholarships. This year, the scholarships willnprovide financial funding of $115,000 to 54nnundergraduatennandnngraduatennstudents and several scholarships for women, includingnnISC2 Women’s Scholarshipnn,nnKnowBe4 Women in Cybersecurity Scholarshipnnand thennSamantha Jennings-Jones Memorial Scholarshipnn.n

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nThe scholarships were created to provide financial assistance to aspiringncybersecurity professionals from diverse backgrounds from around the world.nnResearchnnshows that 69% of cybersecurity teams acknowledge that an inclusivenenvironment is essential for success, and 65% feel it’s important that theirnsecurity team is diverse; however, the cybersecurity workforce does not yetnrepresent that.nnn

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nApplicants must be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus onncybersecurity or a similar field in the fall of 2024, with at least a 3.3nGPA on a 4.0 scale. The Center for Cyber Safety and Education evaluatesnapplicants based on academic excellence, passion for cybersecurity andnfinancial need.n

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n“Last year, the Center awarded 71 scholarships to offset the financialnburden for students pursuing careers in cybersecurity, and we are proud tondo it again,” said Holly Schneider Brown, Center Senior Director. “In 2023,nthe Center had a 73% increase in overall scholarship applications, which isnindicative of the growing financial need of students, as well as increasedninterest in cybersecurity as an academic discipline. Even more exciting isnthat 98% of those who received Center scholarships last year were fromnunderrepresented groups in cyber, demonstrating progress in diversifying thenfuture talent pipeline.”n

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nIn addition to the financial award for school, recipients can pursue thennCertified in Cybersecuritynncertification exam for free through the ISC2nnOne Million Certified in Cybersecurity programnn, which will help launch their new careers. Becoming an ISC2 member providesnrecipients an opportunity to connect with cybersecurity professionals,nparticipate in educational sessions such as webinars and events, and receiveninformation about internships and career opportunities.n

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nNew this year is the Samantha Jennings-Jones Memorial Scholarship, whichnfinancially assists women seeking to start or advance their careers inncybersecurity. More than 150 family and friends raised funds to honor thenmemory of Jennings-Jones, a dedicated public servant and key member of thenteam that drafted the National Cybersecurity Strategy.n

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n“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 to attainnhighly valuable cyber certifications and enhances my growth in the field. Inam so grateful to have this scholarship and look forward to being a part ofnthe ISC2 family.”n

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nThe deadline to submit a scholarship application is February 29, 2024. Toncomplete an application and learn more about the scholarship opportunities,nplease visitnnhttps://www.iamcybersafe.org/s/scholarships.nn

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To learn more about the CCSP certification, please visit: https://www.isc2.org/Certifications/CCSP

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nAbout ISC2n

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nISC2 is the world’s leading member organization for cybersecuritynprofessionals, driven by our vision of a safe and secure cyber world.nOur more than 600,000 members, candidates and associates around thenglobe are a force for good, safeguarding the way we live. Ournaward-winning certifications – including cybersecurity’s premierncertification, the CISSP® – enable professionals to demonstrate theirnknowledge, skills and abilities at every stage of their careers. ISC2nstrengthens the influence, diversity and vitality of the cybersecuritynprofession through advocacy, expertise and workforce empowerment thatnaccelerates cyber safety and security in an interconnected world. Ourncharitablenfoundation, ThenCenter for Cyber Safety and Education, helps create more access toncyber careers and educate those most vulnerable. Learn more and getninvolvednat ISC2.org.nConnect with usnon X, Facebook and LinkedIn.n

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n© 2024 ISC2 Inc., ISC2, CISSP, SSCP, CCSP, CGRC, CSSLP, HCISPP, ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP, CC, and CBK are registered marks of ISC2, Inc.n

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nMedia Contact:n
nnAmanda Steinmann
nSenior PR Managern
nISC2n
nnasteinman@isc2.orgnn

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