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Application Criteria for KNOWBE4 Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship in USA
The recipient of the KnowBe4 Women’s Scholarship will receive:
- A $10,000 scholarship is available to cover tuition, fees, books, and necessary devices, as well as up to $3,000 for on-campus living. The award is valid for the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
- A (ISC)2 Certification Education Package consists of the following components:
- One is (ISC)
- 2 vouchers for certification exams (your choice of (ISC)2; certification exams)
- Study materials are available in both hard copy and digital formats.
- Exams in preparation (ISC)
- 2 In-person, instructor-led live online, or self-paced direct training seminar (travel & lodging expenses not included).
- After passing the exam and getting endorsed, the first year's membership costs are paid.
- When you graduate, you can claim your exam voucher and education package, which will be valid for one year from the date of issue.
ELIGIBILITY:
- You must be a woman who is studying or plans to seek a degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, or a related profession.
- To be eligible, you must be a senior in high school, an undergraduate student, or a graduate student. Students pursuing a PhD are not eligible.
- On a scale of 4.0, your GPA must be at least 3.3. (or an analogous rank based on a comparable scale).
- You must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident of the country.
- It's possible that you'll be attending classes on site or online.
- You might be a full-time or part-time student.
- Attendance in the United States is required.
- If you are selected, the money will be transferred to your school with instructions that they may be used for tuition, fees, books, necessary gadgets, and on-campus living up to $3,000 in total. The scholarship winner is not compensated.
Eligible Nationalities for KNOWBE4 Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship in USA
USA citizen or permanent resident
More details about for KNOWBE4 Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship in USA!
WHAT YOU'LL REQUIRE:
- Your current (or most recent) educational institution's unofficial transcripts. If monies are granted, they will not be released until official transcripts are received.
- One recommendation letter
- A resume/CV should be no more than three pages long. Links to publications should not be included.
- Essay questions to be filled out in application
N.B. Graduate students are welcome to apply as well.
Terms and Conditions:
Applicants will be scored by members of (ISC)2 and scholarship sponsors (if applicable). Scoring will be based upon three categories:
- Passion
- Merit
- Financial Need
Inquiries can be sent to scholarships@isc2.org or call 727-493-3587