Yearly academic stipends ($27,000 for undergraduate students & $37,000 for graduate students)
$6,000 professional allowance (laptop, books and supplies, conferences, research materials, training, SFS job fair attendance and other related travel)
Dedicated career development resources and training seminars
Endless opportunities for unique jobs with impactful missions in national security
Award Categories
Students are limited to one category each and a single student cannot receive more than one SFS scholarship.
BS/MS (3 academic years): students combine their senior year for their Undergraduate degree and two academic years for their Master's degree.
MS (2 academic years): for students who are only pursuing a Master's degree.
PhD (3 academic years): for students who are only pursuing a PhD.
The recipients of the scholarships in the first two categories must receive an MS degree in one of the following programs:
Complete the chosen degree program successfully and on time.
Fulfill a post-graduation service obligation to the US Government: For each year of scholarship received, work one year in a cybersecurity-related position for a federal agency.*
Complete a summer internship with a participating federal agency for every year in the program.
Participate in the SFS job fair that is held every year.
Participate in program activities, such as periodic group meetings and cybersecurity competitions.
* Positions in state, local, tribal, or territorial governments may be allowed.
