Funding is out there for tuition and training- check websites for deadlines
Funding for Tuition and More
- Microsoft Last Mile Education Cybersecurity Scholarship (they have 3 options: emergency $500 one time, bridge fund for 3rd and 4th year students in BAT, and last mile for final 2 semesters in BAT)
- Scholarship Opportunities for Cyber Students
- ISACA Scholarships
- ISSA Scholarships
- SANS Paller Cybersecurity Scholarship for International Students
- Women in Cybersecurity Student Scholarship Opportunities
- National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies Scholarship
- Crowdstrike Scholarship Program
- Scholarships for Women Studying Information Security (SWSIS)
- ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarships
- Department of Defense: Scholarship for Service in Cybersecurity
- Teach Cyber K-12 Opportunities
- Collin College Foundation Scholarship
- Student Veteran Scholarships
- Sallie Mae Scholarships
- Communities Foundation of Texas
- Non CFT Scholarships that are vetted
Funding for Training or Certifications
- Clicked IBM Skillsbuild Free Hands On Training
- Ec-Council Scholarship for Cybersecurity Technician Program
- Ec-Council Scholarship for Other Certifications
- SANS Cyber Academy Training Scholarships
- Microsoft Cybersecurity Certification Scholarship Program
- Free Training for CompTIA Security+ Exam Scholarship
- Free Cisco Networking Academy Ethical Hacker Training
- ISC2 is Offering FREE Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Online Self-Paced Training and Exams
- Cybrary workforce training (has free courses and paid)
- Open Security Training
How to Win a Cybersecurity Scholarship
Finding solid cybersecurity scholarship opportunities is only the first step of the process. You still need to submit a persuasive and competitive application package. Each award will ask for different requirements but most selection committees look for similar strengths and characteristics. Follow these scholarship tips and tricks to improve your chances of landing a scholarship.