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Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program (DoD CySP)
Current Students 鈥� See If You Qualify for the Cyber Scholarship
As a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) institution, 黑料传送门 is pleased to notify full-time students who are pursuing eligible degrees, including qualified security training, of this external opportunity. Student applicants are pursuing their third or fourth year of an undergraduate program. Sponsored by the US Department of Defense (DoD), this competitive, high-value scholarship provides the following incredible benefits:
- Fully-paid tuition
- $27,000.00 USD stipend (for bachelor鈥檚 degree) and $32,000.00 USD stipend (for master鈥檚 degree)
- Security Clearance
- A full-time job when you graduate
The 2024-25 student recruitment season is now open and the deadline for entry is on February 1, 2024.
Eligible Degree Programs
Technology
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance 鈥� B.S.
Protect your career and earning potential with this degree....
Protect your career and earning potential with this degree.
- Time:听60% of graduates finish within 29 months.
- Tuition:听$4,365 per 6-month term.
- Courses: 34 total courses in this program.
Certifications included in this program at no extra cost include:
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) - Associate of (ISC)2 designation
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) - Associate of (ISC)2 designation
- ITIL庐 Foundation Certification
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certification (CySA+)
- CompTIA IT Operations Specialist
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional
- CompTIA Network Security Professional
- CompTIA PenTest+
- CompTIA Project+
- CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Security Analytics Professional
Skills for your r茅sum茅 that you will learn in this program:
- Secure Systems Analysis & Design
- Data Management
- Web and Cloud Security
- Hacking Countermeasures and Techniques
- Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Technology
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance 鈥� M.S.
Become the authority on keeping infrastructures and information safe....
Become the authority on keeping infrastructures and information safe.
- Time:听63% of graduates finish within 18 months.
- 罢耻颈迟颈辞苍:听$4,655 per 6-month term.
- Courses: 9 total courses in this program.
Certifications in this program at no additional cost include:
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- CompTIA PenTest+
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) Optional Voucher
- ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Optional Voucher
- (ISC)虏 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Skills for your r茅sum茅 that you will learn in this program:
- Cybersecurity Strategy
- Information Assurance
- Incident Response
- Penetration Testing
The curriculum is closely aligned with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework. The program was designed in collaboration with national intelligence organizations and IT industry leaders, ensuring you'll learn emerging technologies and best practices in security governance.
Technology
Cloud Computing 鈥� B.S.
A three-track program designed to arm you with the certifications and...
A three-track program designed to arm you with the certifications and credentials you need for a career like systems administrator, computer systems analyst, cloud support specialist, AWS support administrator, and more.
- 罢颈尘别:听63% of graduates finish within 37 months.
- Transfer:听Your previous college coursework and existing certifications may waive course requirements, helping you finish even faster.
- 罢耻颈迟颈辞苍:听$4,085 per 6-month term.
- Courses: 37 total courses in this program.
- 3 Tracks:听Choose between a multi-cloud, AWS, or Azure focused track to learn specific software specialties.
Certifications at no extra cost, including:
- Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner
- Amazon AWS SysOps Administration鈥揂ssociate
- Azure Fundamentals
- Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure
- LPI Linux Essentials
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Cloud+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Project+
Skills for your r茅sum茅 that you will learn in this program:
- Scripting and Automation
- Managing Cloud Security
- Development
- Applications
- Ongoing maintenance and security
Technology
Network Engineering and Security 鈥� B.S.
Launch your career in designing, securing, and optimizing complex networks....
Launch your career in designing, securing, and optimizing complex networks.
- Time:听61% of graduates finish similar programs within 36 months.
- 罢耻颈迟颈辞苍:听$3,835 per 6-month term.
- Courses: 34 or 37 courses in this program depending on focus area
- Two focus areas: Students can choose between a Cisco or general program, allowing them to learn and gain experience in their chosen specialty.
Certifications:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Project+
- CompTIA Cloud+
- ITIL庐*^ Foundation Certification
- LPI Linux Foundations
The Cisco program also includes:听
- Cisco CCNA
- Cisco DevNet
- Cisco CyberOps
The general program听 also includes:听
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA IT Operations Specialist (Stacked)
- CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist (Stacked)
- CompTIA Cloud Admin Professional (Stacked)
- CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional (Stacked)
Skills for your r茅sum茅 that you will learn in this program:
- Network engineering
- Network operations
- Security management skills
This program will help you develop strong skills in network design, network operations, and security management.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Overview
- Basic Information
- Award
- Application Process
- 黑料传送门 Specific Application Instructions
Please read the documents provided to answer questions about the scholarship:
- Scholarship听Fact Sheet
- Scholarship and Vacancy Announcement
- Application Quick Start Guide
- 黑料传送门 DoD CySP Application Walk Through
- 黑料传送门 Statement on Competency-based Education for the DoD CySP Scholarship
Should I contact 黑料传送门 to determine if I qualify for this scholarship?
黑料传送门 resources do not have any additional information not contained in this FAQ or documents linked to this FAQ. Please review this documentation to determine your eligibility. Contacting 黑料传送门 scholarships, enrollment counselors, program mentors or other 黑料传送门 resources will not be helpful in determining your eligibility for this scholarship.听
This is a third-party scholarship program first offered in 2023 to 黑料传送门鈥檚 students. Students can only apply if they are part of an institution that received the (NCAE-C) designation from the National Centers of Academic Excellence. 黑料传送门 received this designation in 2022.听
The Scholarship program awards the full cost of tuition and all fees for two terms beginning in the fall of 2024. It also awards a $27,000 (undergraduate) or $32,000 (graduate) stipend for room and board.
The basic requirements include:
- Must have 60 CUs by August 31 prior to the Fall Academic Year (starting September 1) and plan on at least 2 more terms (24 CUs) remaining at 黑料传送门
- Must be in good Academic standing and meeting SAP guidelines
- Must be a US Citizen
- Agree to work for the DoD as a civilian for one year for each scholarship received
- Must not currently be a DoD or Federal employee (civilian or military)
- Be willing to attend a summer internship and relocate for the agency position
Please carefully read through the scholarship documentation provided in听the Overview section.
黑料传送门 students must be enrolled in the BSCSIA, BSCC, or BSNES. Students need to have at least 60 undergraduate CUs (Junior status) by August 31 for applying the scholarship toward their next two undergraduate terms.听
The scholarship has strong requirements and obligations (see specifics):
- Must be US citizens and must qualify for a security clearance
- Must not currently be a DoD or Federal employee (civilian or military)
- Must be willing to be mobile and move to the location of their internship/final service obligation
- If a male 18 or older, must register with selective service
You must meet the basic requirements of the scholarship (see above). Because 黑料传送门 has a generous transfer status, it is possible to apply. However, students who have recently enrolled at 黑料传送门 may have difficulty establishing their academic record and relationships with faculty members.听
The CySP is a yearly scholarship opportunity with an annual deadline in early February of each year. Although you may not qualify this year, you may apply next year.
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Yes, this is a yearly opportunity. 黑料传送门 plans to share more information in the December timeframe for a February application cycle.听
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Due to 黑料传送门鈥檚 Academic calendar and a student鈥檚 ability to accelerate, current students will find it difficult to have an established relationship with a faculty member, meet SAP requirements, and still have 1 full academic year (16 CUs) remaining once the scholarship is awarded. For these reasons, we discourage MS students from applying, though they may still meet eligibility.
You can leave us a message via the . We are a small team and will endeavor to respond in a timely manner.
As part of our selection process, we cannot offer individualized application support or advise. We will prioritize general issues not covered in this FAQ.
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Scholarship monies come from the DoD through the sponsoring school (黑料传送门) and then sent to students as grant money.
No. This scholarship is not retroactive and does not cover tuition for current studnts. The money is forward applicable for the terms starting in the Fall and Winter of a typical academic year.
Yes. Additional years of scholarship awards may be available. Past awardees submit a separate application for renewal once a year.
For more information, see the document 鈥淪cholarship and Vacancy Announcement" in the Overview section.
Students apply using the听.听Please see the听Quick Start Guide听and the Overview section.
The DoD CySP online application tool is a platform that is used by multiple federal agencies and will be used in the process for matching students with potential positions. The scholarship application is divided into two parts. Part One determines your eligibility for the DoD CySP program. Part Two collects additional information relative to the basic requirements of the scholarship. Applicants who are determined not eligible will not advance to Part Two.听
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Part 1:
- Instructions and Acknowledgements
- Personal Information
- Demographics听
- General Requirements
- Academic Requirements
- Degree-Related Requirements
Part 2:
- Professional Summary
- Education
- Cyber Coursework听
- Skill Set / Certifications
- Experience / Work History
- Key Projects
- Recognitions, Honors, and Awards听
- References
- Letters of References
- Competencies
- Military Services and Veterans听
- Agency Preferences
- Cyber Work Roles of Interest
- Languages
- Computer Programming Languages听
- Security Clearance
- Review Supporting Documents
- Review and Print this Application
For more information, see the documents in the Overview section.
Students are responsible for submitting a complete application through the application tool by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 01 February 2024. Students will not have access to the application on 02 February 2024.
Applicants submit by Feb 1. The institution submits the information by Feb. 28th. Award information arrive late April or early May. Any awards will be available beginning September 1.
The CySP scholarship is managed within the Cyber Department at 黑料传送门鈥檚 School of Technology and the scholarships team under Associate Dean, Mike Morris. This team manages the basic communications of the web links, due dates, and other items like this FAQ page. They also verify and validate eligibility and Academic sufficiency for recommending students to the DoD.听
Students will apply using the DoD CySP online application tool and the 黑料传送门 team will use the same tool to review applications for submission to the DoD.听
The 黑料传送门 team is responsible for reviewing the student applications and packaging the paperwork to deliver to the DoD. The team is unable to support individual advisement on applications. Due to the scale of 黑料传送门 and the newness of the opportunity, the DoD application is provided in a self-serve fashion. This FAQ is provided for the common questions in the application process and will be updated periodically.听
All communication about application submissions, process updates, awards or non-acceptances into the program will be through the application portal. The packaging of the applications from 黑料传送门 to the DoD is a standard process and there will not be any student communication about individual submissions or updates.听
Should a student receive an award, they will receive instructions on an individual basis from the DoD and 黑料传送门 about how to maintain the scholarship and renew for the next year.听
Due to the newness of the scholarship and the student demand, 黑料传送门鈥檚 team is not able to look over the applications prior to submission. As the submitted application is final and can鈥檛 be changed, please do your best to be as accurate and detailed as possible. You may consider asking a trusted friend or advisor to help validate your information.听
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All application activities are completed in the online application tool. No application copies, coursework, letters, etc. should be sent to 黑料传送门 representatives outside of the application tool.听
The Scholarship requires two letters of reference. One should be from a current 黑料传送门 Faculty member (Course Instructor or Program Mentor) following the scholarship guidelines. One can be from another current or former faculty member, including from another school, or a current or former supervisor. 黑料传送门 employees may agree to write letters of recommendation in support of students, however, are under no obligation to do so. If you approach a faculty member for a letter of recommendation, please be respectful of their role, your mutual relationship, and best practices. It is unlikely that new students with under 1 term at 黑料传送门 have a sufficient relationship with their faculty member to request a letter.听
One Letter of Reference must be uploaded through the application tool in a PDF format. The other letter is emailed from the professor to the DoD CySP Scholarship office.
There are two letters of reference. One must be from a 鈥淐urrent Faculty Member.鈥� The other can be from a former professor or a professional supervisor. See the application for more information.
Within the application, there are 6 prompts where applicants provide their understanding of their knowledge and abilities through written response. Each prompt is max 2000 characters.
At 黑料传送门, there is no 鈥渁ugmented application package鈥� or additional requirements beyond submitting the application in the application portal.
According to 黑料传送门鈥檚 policy, a 鈥淧ass鈥� refers 鈥渢o a B or better.鈥� On Academic transcripts, the following is stated:
The Academic Transcript鈥檚 key states, "Western Governors University and its state affiliates do not calculate a grade point average (GPA) or class rank." The Record of Achievement Transcript contains the statement in the transcript header, 鈥淕PA: This student completed each of the listed courses with a GPA between 3.0 and 4.0 on a 4.0-scale.鈥� ()
For purposes of this scholarship, 黑料传送门 encourages students with a sufficient CU count to affirm that their respective 鈥淧asses鈥� are a 3.2 or higher for undergraduate or 3.5 or higher for Graduate students.听听
For purposes of the application, mark the School Grading Scale as 鈥�4.0 to 0.0鈥� and your GPA as 3.5 for both Undergraduate and Graduate students.听
黑料传送门鈥檚 scholarship committee will take into account any grades that are different than 鈥淧ass鈥� such as 鈥淣ot Passed,鈥� or 鈥淲ithdrawn.鈥� Those grades will negatively affect a student鈥檚 composite score for their recommendation for the scholarship.听
Please provide听both听the Academic Transcript and the Records of Achievement Transcript as part of your scholarship submission. They can be either Unofficial or Official. See the 鈥満诹洗兔� DoD CySP Application Walk-through鈥� for more specifics.
The scholarship is available for two terms with the earliest start being September 1. The graduation date should be at least two terms beyond that date. Any applications that indicate a graduation date of January through September of the current year will not be eligible. See the 鈥満诹洗兔� DoD CySP Application Walk-through鈥� for more specifics.
Why 黑料传送门?
Be Career Ready
Designed with input from healthcare leaders, our accredited programs give you the skills and credentials today鈥檚 employers need. That鈥檚 why 97% of employers said they鈥檇 hire another 黑料传送门 grad.1
1: 2023听Harris Poll of 300 employers of 黑料传送门 grads.
Get and Keep the Job You Want to Have
85% of 黑料传送门 graduates are employed in their degree fields鈥攁nd 87% are employed full-time.2
2: 2023听Harris Poll听of 1,655 黑料传送门 grads.
Save Money
With flat-rate tuition that is 47% lower than the national average3 and generous need-based scholarships, our degrees are an excellent investment that you can afford.
3: National rates reported by the听. 黑料传送门 average rate does not include rates for 黑料传送门 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Prelicensure program.
Work as You Need While Going to School
At 黑料传送门, you can complete courses, take tests, and graduate on your schedule. In fact, many of our healthcare students work full-time while earning their life-changing bachelor鈥檚 or master鈥檚 degrees.听
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One important measure of a degree鈥檚 value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. 黑料传送门 is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.
