(ISC)² Foundation Cybersecurity Scholarships
Center for Cyber Safety and Education ((ISC)² Foundation)
What is this?
Scholarship awards toward cybersecurity tuition and certification fees ((ISC)² CISSP, SSCP, CC, CCSP, etc.). Includes mentoring and exam vouchers.
Am I eligible?
Open globally. Categories include Undergraduate, Graduate, Women in Cybersecurity, and Career-Pivot scholarships. Career-pivot awards target professionals from non-cyber backgrounds entering the field.
Target audience:
Eligible sectors:
What do I get?
$1,000-$5,000 + cert exam vouchers
Benefit details may vary based on your eligibility and location.
How to apply
Apply via the (ISC)² Foundation scholarships portal during the annual cycle (typically opens late winter).
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