The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected nine universities to receive more than $29 million in total funding as part of its CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service program, a major agency initiative to strengthen the security of America’s cyber space.
The CyberCorps® SFS program aims to boost the number of well-trained cybersecurity professionals for careers in the public sector, particularly in government agencies and organizations. The nine new awardees join 89 academic institutions that are already part of the CyberCorps® SFS program, which now extends across 39 states.
"Cybersecurity is one of the most important issues confronting society in the information age," said NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan, in."As our reliance on the national cyberspace evolves, so does the complexity of the cyber threats we face. It is imperative that we support the development of a strong cybersecurity workforce to ensure we can all benefit from secure and trustworthy cyberspace.
The five-year grants range from $2 million to $4.8 million apiece. They provide scholarship funding for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an academic program in cybersecurity that’s accredited or been designated by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, in Cyber Operations, or in Research.
SFS Scholarships support students for up to three years of study in the field of cybersecurity. The stipends are $25,000 per year for undergraduate students and $34,000 per year for graduate students. In addition, the scholarships cover tuition and other educational fees; and they include a professional allowance of $6,000 per academic year for travel, conferences, research materials and supplies, a laptop, books, professional training and certifications.
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