Scholarship

Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition and education-related fee coverage
• 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.

1. BS/MS (3 academic years): students combine their senior year for their Undergraduate degree and two academic years for their Master's degree.
2. MS (2 academic years): for students who are only pursuing a Master's degree.
3. 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:

1. MS in Cybersecurity and Privacy
2. MS in IT Administration and Security

The recipients of the scholarships in the third category must receive a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science.

Scholarship Obligations

• 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.