External Scholarships for Cybersecurity Students
We want every SANS.edu student to succeed—financially and academically. These scholarships, offered by external organizations, may provide valuable support for your cybersecurity education.
Explore External Scholarships for Cybersecurity Education
The SANS Technology Institute is committed to helping students explore financial resources to support their cybersecurity education. Below is a curated list of scholarships offered by external organizations, each with its own eligibility criteria and application process.
These scholarships are administered by the sponsoring organizations. Students must apply directly, and SANS.edu does not participate in awarding decisions.
Featured Scholarships from Scholarships.com
Scholarships.com is a free resource that matches students to scholarship and grant opportunities based on personal profiles, academic focus, and eligibility criteria. Their listings include a variety of cybersecurity-specific scholarships. New scholarships are regularly added to their database, so be sure to check frequently for the latest cybersecurity scholarship opportunities.
SWSIS Scholarships for Women Studying Information Security: $2,000 USD
- For women studying for their bachelor’s or master’s degrees
ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship: $10,000 USD
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- For undergraduate and graduate students
FS-ISAC Women In Cyber Scholarship: $10,000 USD
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Enroll in a post-secondary educational program majoring in cybersecurity, information security, or related
- Interested in pursuing a career within the financial-services industry
- Authorized to work within the region of the scholarship award
National Space Club And Foundation Keynote Scholars Program: $20,000 USD
- Opportunity to deliver the keynote speech at the 2025 Goddard Memorial Dinner
- Travel and lodging for the recipient and one guest are covered
- Recognition at one of the most prestigious gatherings in the space industry
- Scholarship check paid directly to the recipient’s college or university
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship: Amount Based on Financial Need
- TN Residents Only
- Demonstrate financial need via a 1040 tax return, must be a graduate from a high school in Middle Tennessee
- Open to students pursuing Business or STEM degrees
- Scholarship amounts vary based on financial need
- Must be a sophomore or junior
- Applications open from September 15 to December 15 annually
UMSA Foundation Scholarship: $3,000 USD
- Must be resident of IA, ND, SD, MN, WI
- Requirements: Grad or undergrad program in cybersecurity
Women In Defense Scholarship: $5,000 USD
- Women enrolled either full-time or part-time, at least an incoming junior undergraduate and demonstrate interest in pursuing a career related to national security or defense.
- GPA of 3.25
- Must be a U.S. citizen
STEM Major Scholarships For Undergraduate Students: $5,000 USD
- Enrolled as a sophomore or junior full-time in a four-year college, undergraduate program
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
VCISO Cybersecurity Scholarship: $1,000 USD
- Open to graduate or undergraduate programs, full-time students in the U.S.
Featured Scholarships from Center for Cybersecurity Safety and Education
The Center for Cyber Safety and Education, the charitable foundation of ISC2, provides scholarships to support students in cybersecurity programs. These awards are paid directly to SANS.edu if you are selected.
Samantha Jennings-Jones Memorial Scholarship: $5,000 USD
- Women pursuing undergraduate cybersecurity degree (sophomore, junior, senior) or graduate student
- 3.2 GPA or higher
- Must be a US citizen attending a US college
- Open to full-time and part-time students
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