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Cybersecurity Scholarships to UMBC

Apply by Feb 15


Cybersecurity Scholarships to UMBC


We are seeking new applications for UMBC's CyberCorps: Scholarships For Service (SFS) cohort. Based on available funding on our grant, we hope to make 10-15 awards over the next year or so. Applications are due by 2/15.  The SFS program is a fantastic opportunity for students who wish to work in cybersecurity for government.

Benefits
  • Full-time UMBC tuition and mandatory fees paid.
  • Personal Stipend $25,000 - $34,000/yr depending on academic level.
  • Professional Development: $6,000/yr for certifications, equipment, conferences, and more.
  • Easier access to exciting and challenging cybersecurity jobs in the federal government.
  • SFS Scholars will also engage in at least one paid summer internship with a federal government agency.
Additionally, SFS Scholars have opportunities to carry out mentored research projects at UMBC research labs, including our Cyber Defense Lab (CDL), to expand their knowledge in the field. After graduation, SFS scholars must serve in a cybersecurity role for a federal agency in a cybersecurity position for each year of their SFS funding.

Application Criteria
  • Applicants must be US citizens or lawful permanent residents (citizens preferred)
  • Full-time rising juniors, MS, MPS, or Ph.D. students in cybersecurity-related programs at UMBC (including CMSC, CMPE, IS, CYBR). CMSC students (both BS and MS) must be enrolled in the CMSC cybersecurity track.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Must agree to comply with NSF, OPM, SFS, and UMBC policies regarding the SFS program.
  • Must agree to conduct at least one summer internship with the federal government while an SFS Scholar.
  • Must agree to work for the government after graduation for each year of scholarship funding received. Failure to obtain government employment will result in having to pay back the entire amount.  Government is broadly defines as federal, state, local, or tribal (federal preferred).
  • Must not have anything in their background that would disqualify them from obtaining a federal government security clearance.
Action

If you're interested in cybersecurity, have a GPA of 3.0 or more, want to be part of an elite industry-centric nationwide scholarship program, and pursue a career in cybersecurity with the federal government, we want to hear from you!

APPLY THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP RETRIEVER by 2/15/2023.

Additional details
Contact:  Dr. Alan Sherman (sherman@umbc.edu) or Dr. Cheryl Dunigan (cdunigan@umbc.edu). CYBR MPS students contact Dr. Richard Forno (rforno@umbc.edu).
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Posted: February 5, 2023, 3:24 PM

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