Cybersecurity Scholarships & Funding

CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (AUGER CyberAI)

Augusta University · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

Up to three years of support; stipends of $27,000 per year (undergraduate) and $37,000 per year (graduate); tuition and education-related fees covered; $6,000 professional allowance.

Eligibility: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; ability to obtain high-level security clearances; full-time student within two or three years of graduation in an eligible program (BS Computer Science, BS Cyber Operations, BS Cybersecurity, BS Cybersecurity Engineering, BS Biomedical Systems Engineering, BS Data Science, MS Computer Science, PhD Computer and Cyber Sciences); minimum 3.0 undergraduate / 3.2 graduate GPA.

Obligation: Post-graduation work in an approved government AI or cybersecurity position for at least the duration of the scholarship; summer internships required.

How to apply: Resume, student questionnaire and service agreement; recruiting began August 2026 with applications due 31 August 2026 for the Fall 2026 cohort.

DoD Cyber Service Academy

Augusta University · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

All tuition and required fees; book and computer allowance; stipend of $29,000 for undergraduates and $34,000 for graduate students.

Eligibility: U.S. citizen, 18 or older; third- or fourth-year undergraduates in a cybersecurity-related program, or students in MS ISM, MS CS, MAISS or the PhD in Computer and Cyber Sciences; full-time enrollment.

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

How to apply: Applicants email the Cyber Institute to confirm intent to apply and apply online; the 2026 window closed February 17, 2026.

DoD Cyber Service Academy

Baker College · Bachelor's

Full tuition and required fees, required books, a one-time laptop/computer purchase and a stipend to cover room and board.

Eligibility: 18 or older; U.S. citizen; minimum 3.2 GPA; ability to obtain a security clearance; declared major in a cyber-related discipline or with a cybersecurity concentration.

Obligation: One year of service to the DoD upon graduation for each year or partial year of scholarship, in addition to an internship.

How to apply: Apply on the Cyber Service Academy Scholarship Program website.

BRONCO SHIELD CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS)

Boise State University · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

Full tuition; annual stipend of $27,000 (undergraduates) or $37,000 (graduate students); health insurance support; $6,000 annual professional development allowance

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

BRONCO SHIELD CyberCorps Scholarship for Service

Boise State University — PhD in Computing — Cybersecurity Emphasis · Doctoral

Full tuition; $37,000 annual stipend for graduate students; $6,000 professional development allowance

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS@CMU)

Carnegie Mellon University · Master's

Full-tuition scholarship, academic year stipend of $37,000 per year, up to $4,000 per year for professional development

Eligibility: U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents enrolled full-time in the MSIS or MSAIE-IS program, eligible for federal employment and able to obtain a security clearance

Obligation: Work after graduation for an eligible employer in a cybersecurity-related position for a period equal to the length of the scholarship

CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS@CMU)

Carnegie Mellon University — M.S. in Information Security (MSIS) · Master's

Full tuition, $37,000 per year stipend, up to $4,000 per year professional development

Eligibility: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, enrolled full-time in MSIS or MSAIE-IS

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

CyberCorps Scholarship Program

Dakota State University · Bachelor's, Master's

100% tuition and fees; $25,000 (undergraduate) to $34,000 (graduate) stipend; $6,000 for professional development and books; paid summer internship · Renewable for up to three years.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens, at least 18, full-time on-campus students in a cybersecurity or computer science degree program, 60+ undergraduate credit hours, 3.25 cumulative GPA. Undergraduate Cyber Operations, Cyber and Network Security or Computer Science; graduate MSCS or MSCD.

Obligation: Work for a government agency one year for every year of participation; preferred placement in Federal Executive Branch agencies.

Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA)

Dakota State University · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

Stipend $29,000 (undergraduate) or $34,000 (graduate) annually; all tuition and fees; computer, books and professional development allowances; summer internships · Renewable for up to 5 years.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens, 18 or older, full-time; undergraduates with 60+ credits; minimum GPA 3.2 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate). Programs include Cyber Operations (BS), Cyber Defense (MS), Cyber Operations and Cyber Defense (PhD). On-campus and online students are eligible.

Obligation: Full-time job within a Department of Defense agency.

Deadline: Set annually by the Department of Defense.

Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA)

Davenport University · Bachelor's, Master's

Full cost of tuition, required fees and books, plus a food and housing stipend of $34,000 per academic year (graduate) or $29,000 (undergraduate); support for up to two years.

Eligibility: U.S. citizen, 18 or older, full-time student who has completed at least the first two years of an undergraduate program (or is in or entering a master's or doctoral program) in a cybersecurity-related discipline; recommended by the CAE; GPA of 3.2 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate) must be maintained.

Obligation: Work for the Department of War as a civilian (or military) employee for one calendar year for each year of scholarship assistance; serve in DoW internships if timing permits; agree to a security/background investigation.

How to apply: Full CSA application with resume, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts and supplemental statements. The page states the 2026-27 application window is closed.

DoD Cyber Scholarship Program (CySP)

Ferris State University

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

NSF CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS)

Florida State University · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

Scholarships for up to 3 years of support for cybersecurity undergraduate and graduate (MS or PhD) education.

Obligation: Work after graduation for the U.S. Government in a cybersecurity-related position for a period equal to the length of the scholarship.

How to apply: The SAIT page states that SFS applications are not currently being accepted.

DoW Cyber Service Academy (CSA)

Florida State University · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

Full cost of tuition, books, required fees and a stipend: $29,000 for undergraduates and $34,000 for graduate (Master's/PhD) students. · Additional years depend on satisfactory academic progress, internship performance and availability of funds.

Eligibility: 18 or older and a U.S. citizen at the time of application; rising junior and senior undergraduates and graduate/doctoral students.

Obligation: One year of service to the DoW upon graduation for each year of scholarship received, in addition to an internship.

Deadline: Fall 2026 application deadline: February 17, 2026 at noon ET

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service

George Mason University · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

Undergraduates: two years of full tuition, $6,000 annual professional allowance and $27,000 yearly stipend; graduate students two years; PhD students three years with a $37,000 yearly stipend

Eligibility: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

Obligation: Work in a cybersecurity role within a government agency after graduation for a duration equivalent to the scholarship support

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service

Georgetown University · Master's

Obligation: Employment in a governmental cybersecurity position

DoD Cyber Scholarship Program; CyberCorps Scholarship for Service

Illinois Institute of Technology · Master's

Eligibility: Students attending CAE in Cyber Defense Education institutions are eligible to apply.

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

CyberCorps Scholarship for Service

Indiana University Bloomington · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

Eligibility: Cybersecurity undergraduate and graduate (MS or PhD) students.

Obligation: Work for the U.S. Government after graduation in a cybersecurity-related position for a period equal to the length of the scholarship.

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS)

Iowa State University · Master's

Full tuition for up to two years of graduate study, $37,000 per year stipend and $6,000 per year for books, travel and professional certifications; funds six MS students per year.

Eligibility: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident with a BS in Cyber Security Engineering or a closely related field; minimum 3.3 GPA, two recommendation letters, personal statement and ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; full-time enrollment in the on-campus MS in Cyber Security with a thesis.

Obligation: Work in a cybersecurity-related role in a government agency for at least two years (equal to the scholarship length); internship before graduation; failure to serve requires repayment.

How to apply: Application review, faculty interview and final selection.

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS)

Iowa State University — Master of Science with a major in Cyber Security · Master's

Full tuition for up to two years, $37,000 per year stipend, $6,000 per year professional development

Eligibility: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; full-time in the on-campus MS in Cyber Security with a thesis.

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS)

Kansas State University · Bachelor's, Master's

Typically $27,000 per year stipend for undergraduates and $37,000 for graduate students, plus tuition, fees, books, travel and professional development.

Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident; full-time K-State student with coursework or research emphasizing cybersecurity or information assurance; 3 years or fewer from graduation; minimum 3.2 GPA (undergraduate) or 3.3 (graduate); able to pass federal job screening and background check.

Obligation: Summer internship at a government agency; after graduation, full-time employment in federal, state, local or tribal government for a period commensurate with the years of scholarship.

How to apply: Application form, transcripts, resume and three letters of recommendation emailed to cs-sfs@ksu.edu. The page states applications are currently paused while OPM and NSF re-budget existing SFS grants.

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS)

Louisiana Tech University · Bachelor's, Master's

Tuition, professional development travel and a monthly stipend; $4.06 million renewal grant funding 36 students.

Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in computer science or cyber engineering with a cybersecurity focus in the College of Engineering and Science.

Obligation: Upon completion of the degree, secure a position with the government (federal/state/local/tribal) national labs.

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service

Louisiana Tech University — BS in Computer Science — Cyber Security Concentration · Bachelor's

Tuition, professional development travel and a monthly stipend

Eligibility: Students pursuing degrees in computer science or cyber engineering with a cybersecurity focus

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service

Louisiana Tech University — Cyber Engineering (BS) · Bachelor's

Tuition, professional development travel and a monthly stipend

Eligibility: Students pursuing degrees in computer science or cyber engineering with a cybersecurity focus

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS)

Marymount University · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

Full-time tuition and education related fees; stipend of $27,000 per year for undergraduate students and $37,000 per year for graduate students. As of Fall 2026 no funds are available for additional students.

Obligation: Work after graduation for the U.S. Government in an approved cybersecurity position for a period equal to the length of the scholarship.

How to apply: As of Fall 2026 no funds are available for additional students; existing funds are used for students currently in the program.

CyberAI: Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS)

Michigan Technological University · Bachelor's, Master's

Two years of full-ride scholarship support, subject to funding and eligibility

Eligibility: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; current B.S. computing students (CS, SE, IT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, AI), encouraged to apply in the junior year for an accelerated B.S.+M.S. pathway; seniors planning a two-year M.S. may be considered

Obligation: Government internship and post-graduation employment in cybersecurity, AI, or related areas for a period equal to the scholarship duration

How to apply: Submit a CyberAI application; students complete at least four cybersecurity courses and two AI courses in addition to degree requirements

Deadline: Applications for Spring/Fall 2027 listed with an application deadline in October 2026

National Science Foundation Scholarship for Service Program (CyberCorps)

Mississippi State University · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

Full coverage of all tuition, health insurance reimbursement, $6,000 professional allowance, $27,000 stipend (undergraduates) and $37,000 stipend (graduate students) per year in the program.

Eligibility: Citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States; willing and eligible to obtain a security clearance; minimum 3.2 GPA (undergraduate) or 3.5 GPA (graduate); full-time enrollment.

Obligation: Serve at a government agency in a cyber security position for a period equivalent to the length of the scholarship or one year, whichever is longer.

How to apply: Cover letter, personal statement, resume, transcripts and at least two letters of recommendation.

Deadline: April 1 (for Fall semesters), October 15 (for Spring semester, only if open positions)

NSF Carolina Cyber Defender Scholarship (CyberCorps SFS)

North Carolina A & T State University · Master's, Doctoral

Stipend of $37,000 per academic year, $2,000 for textbooks, $4,000 for SFS job fair and professional development travel, plus applicable tuition and fees; MS students supported up to two years, PhD students up to three years.

Eligibility: Incoming MS or PhD in Computer Science main campus students studying cybersecurity.

Obligation: Work in a qualified cybersecurity position for a federal, state, local or tribal government agency or a qualified national laboratory for a period equal to the time supported.

NSF Carolina Cyber Defender Scholarship (CyberCorps SFS)

North Carolina A & T State University — MS in Computer Science — Cybersecurity Concentration · Master's

$37,000 per academic year stipend plus tuition and fees; MS students up to two years

Eligibility: Incoming main campus MS or PhD in Computer Science students studying cybersecurity.

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

Federal Cyber Service Grant (NSF CyberCorps Scholarship for Service)

Northeastern University · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

Annual academic stipend of $34,000; full tuition scholarship; health fee and required activity fees

Eligibility: Graduate and undergraduate students in information assurance and cybersecurity; PhD students are eligible for three years before graduation.

Obligation: Multiple years of employment with a federal agency.

DoD Cyber Scholarship Program

Northeastern University · Doctoral

Full scholarship

Eligibility: Selected cybersecurity students.

Obligation: One year of service to the Department of Defense upon graduation for each year or partial year the scholarship was received.

DoD Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA)

Nova Southeastern University · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

Undergraduate: full tuition, books, fees, health insurance, $27,000 stipend/yr; Graduate: full tuition, books, fees, health insurance, $32,000 stipend/yr · Maintain a 3.2 GPA (undergraduates) or 3.5 GPA (graduates).

Eligibility: 18 or older; U.S. citizen at time of application; enrolled at a CAE in Cyber Defense; ability to obtain a security clearance; eligible juniors/seniors, master's students or doctoral students in the College of Computing, AI, and Cybersecurity.

Obligation: Work for the Department of Defense as a civilian employee for one calendar year for each year of scholarship assistance.

How to apply: Two letters of reference, resume and transcripts required.

Deadline: January 15 of every year for the following Fall term

OU CyberCorps Fellowship (NSF CyberCorps Scholarship for Service)

Oakland University · Bachelor's, Master's

Full-time tuition and education-related fees; stipend of $27,000 per year for undergraduate students and $37,000 per year for graduate students; professional development allowance up to $6,000 per academic year

Eligibility: United States citizen or lawful permanent resident; demonstrate a commitment to a career in cybersecurity; meet selection criteria for U.S. federal employment

Obligation: Work after graduation for the U.S. Government, in a position related to cybersecurity, for a period equal to the length of the scholarship

How to apply: Application through the NSF portal; rolling admission with no application deadline for the 2026-2027 cohort

CyberAI Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS)

Old Dominion University · Bachelor's, Master's

Tuition and fees; annual stipend of $27,000 (undergraduate) or $37,000 (graduate); $6,000 annual professional development allowance

Eligibility: U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents enrolled full-time in the BS in Cybersecurity (AI for Cybersecurity major) or the MS in Cybersecurity with a concentration in AI Security or AI for Cybersecurity

Obligation: Work for a government organization for the same number of years as the scholarship support

CyberAI Scholarship for Service

Old Dominion University — Cybersecurity (BS) · Bachelor's

Tuition and fees; $27,000 annual stipend for undergraduates; $6,000 professional development allowance

Eligibility: Students in the BS in Cybersecurity with a major for AI for Cybersecurity

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

CyberAI Scholarship for Service

Old Dominion University — Master of Science in Cybersecurity · Master's

Tuition and fees; $37,000 annual stipend for graduate students; $6,000 professional development allowance

Eligibility: MS in Cybersecurity students in the AI Security or AI for Cybersecurity concentration; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; full-time

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

Pace CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS)

Pace University · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

Full tuition and academic fees for up to three years; annual stipend of $25,000 (undergraduate) / $34,000 (graduate); annual professional development allowances · Maintain a minimum 3.25 (undergraduate) / 3.75 (graduate) GPA as a full-time student

Eligibility: United States citizen or permanent resident; enrolled in or applied to a Pace program; within two years of graduation (three for combined BS/MS or PhD); at least a 3.0 undergraduate and/or 3.5 graduate GPA; meet federal employment criteria including obtaining a security clearance

Obligation: Work for a local/state/federal agency in qualifying positions after the degree; one year of service for one year of support

How to apply: Submit transcripts, resume, two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose and signed service agreement to cyberscholarship@pace.edu

Deadline: April 30, annually

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS) at Penn State

Penn State University · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

Tuition and fees; annual stipend (undergraduate: $27,000, graduate: $37,000); professional development allowance up to $6,000 per year

Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent residents studying cybersecurity (broadly defined) in bachelor's, master's or Ph.D. programs at Penn State

Obligation: Work in a qualified cybersecurity position for federal, state, local, or tribal government agencies (or qualified national laboratories / state universities) for a period matching the supported time; summer government internships while enrolled

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS) at Penn State - stipend

Penn State University · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

Annual stipend (undergraduate: $27,000, and graduate: $37,000)

Obligation: The work requirement time period matches the supported time period.

NSF CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS)

Robert Morris University · Bachelor's, Master's

Full cost of tuition and fees; annual stipend of $27,000 for undergraduate students and $37,000 for graduate students (3rd year integrated BS/MS Cybersecurity students only); annual professional allowance of $6,000 · Minimum GPA of 3.3 to maintain SFS scholarship status

Eligibility: US citizen or permanent resident; full-time rising junior in RMU's BS Cybersecurity program; minimum GPA 3.3; able to pass a federal security background check

Obligation: Graduates are expected to serve in professional cybersecurity positions in government agencies; students sign a Service Agreement.

How to apply: Application form, transcripts, resume, personal statement and family recommendation sent to NSF-SFS@rmu.edu

Deadline: May 31, 2026 (2026 application window March 1 to May 31, 2026)

DoD Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA) Scholarship

Robert Morris University · Bachelor's, Master's

Full cost of tuition and fees (including health care); $29,000 for undergraduate students; one-time technology purchase; travel allowance

Eligibility: U.S. citizen able to qualify for a security clearance; full-time cyber program at an NCAE-C institution; minimum GPA 3.2 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate); at least one academic year remaining

Obligation: Serve 1 year for DoD upon graduation for each year of scholarship received

NSF CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS)

Rochester Institute of Technology · Bachelor's, Master's

Undergraduate year: full tuition and fees and $27,000 stipend per year; graduate year: full tuition and fees and $37,000 stipend per year; $6,000 professional development allowance per year

Eligibility: Students in the accelerated BS/MS dual degree programs in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or Software Engineering who enroll in the MS in CSEC; US citizen or lawful permanent resident; at least one co-op completed; able to obtain a security clearance; not for first-year students

Obligation: Work for the government in an information assurance field for the amount of time equal to the scholarship (federal, state, local or tribal government, including federally funded national labs)

Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Scholarship Program (CySP)

Saint Cloud State University · Master's

Eligibility: Some MS in Information Assurance students qualify to apply.

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

CyberAICorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS)

Sam Houston State University · Bachelor's, Master's

Full tuition (up to 2-3 years, depending on degree program); stipends of $27,000 per year (undergraduate) and $37,000 per year (graduate); $6,000 professional allowance per academic year

Eligibility: Citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States; undergraduate or M.S. students in a formal program focused on cybersecurity; must live locally to attend meetings

Obligation: Work after graduation for the Federal Government or, subject to NSF approval, a State, Local, Tribal, or Territorial Government or an FFRDC, in an AI and/or cybersecurity position for a period equal to the length of the scholarship

How to apply: Phase I application (due March 15), Phase II application with statement of interest, references and resume, interviews for top candidates

Deadline: Phase I Application is due on March 15.

DoW Cyber Service Academy

St. John's University (New York) · Bachelor's, Master's

Up to $32,000 in funding, including allowances for books, room and board

Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students in cybersecurity

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

How to apply: Two-part application

Stevens' CyberCorps Scholarship For Service (SFS)

Stevens Institute of Technology · Bachelor's, Master's

Full tuition and fees for up to three years; annual stipend of $22,500 (undergraduate) or $34,000 (graduate); allowance for health insurance, books and professional development. · Maintain good academic standing as defined in the Stevens agreement.

Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; GPA of at least 3.2; undergraduates must pursue both a bachelor's and a master's at Stevens (at least one cybersecurity-focused) and have junior status; graduate students must be accepted into a cybersecurity-focused master's program; full-time, on-campus.

Obligation: Work after graduation for the U.S. Government in a cybersecurity-related position for a period equal to the length of the scholarship.

How to apply: CV, at least three letters of recommendation, competency and career-goal statements, then interview.

Stevens' CyberCorps SFS

Stevens Institute of Technology — Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity · Bachelor's

Full tuition; $22,500 annual stipend for undergraduates

Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; pursuing both a bachelor's and master's at Stevens; junior status; GPA of at least 3.2

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

Stevens' CyberCorps SFS

Stevens Institute of Technology — Master's Degree in Cybersecurity · Master's

Full tuition; $34,000 annual stipend for graduate students

Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; undergraduate GPA of at least 3.2; accepted into a cybersecurity-focused master's program at Stevens

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

Cyber Service Academy scholarships

Temple University · Master's

Eligibility: Qualified MS ITACS domestic students

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

Cyber Service Academy scholarships

Temple University — Master of Science in Information Technology Auditing and Cyber Security (MS ITACS) · Master's

Eligibility: Qualified MS ITACS domestic students

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy (CSA) Scholarship

The University of Tampa · Bachelor's, Master's

Full tuition and required fees, required books, one-time laptop purchase, stipend ($29,000 undergraduate / $34,000 graduate) · Students must re-apply each year for continued funding.

Eligibility: Rising junior or senior undergraduates (3.2 GPA) and graduate students (3.5 GPA); U.S. citizen able to qualify for a security clearance; not a full-time permanent DoD/federal employee or active-duty military; pursuing a cybersecurity degree with at least one academic year remaining.

Obligation: Work for the DoD as a civilian employee for one calendar year for each year of scholarship assistance; internships with the selecting DoD organization during breaks.

How to apply: Contact the director of cybersecurity programs; application link on the page.

Deadline: Feb. 17, 2026 (printed for the 2026 cycle)

CyberAICorps: Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS)

The University of Texas at Dallas · Master's, Doctoral

Full tuition and required fees, annual graduate stipend and professional development allowance

Eligibility: U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents; minimum overall GPA of 3.2; aimed at MS in CS cybersecurity concentration students, fast-track students and PhD students in cybersecurity/AI.

Obligation: Work for a government agency as a full-time civilian employee in a cybersecurity role for a period equal to the length of the scholarship.

How to apply: Contact Dr. Kamil Sarac and email the required documents (transcripts, personal statement, three letters of recommendation).

Deadline: October 4, 2026

Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA)

The University of Texas at Dallas · Master's

Full tuition and required fees, annual graduate stipend, books, supplies and certification allowance

Eligibility: U.S. citizens only; available to MS in CS cybersecurity concentration track students who also complete the Cyber Defense Graduate Certificate requirements; GPA of 3.5 or above; must be eligible for a U.S. security clearance.

Obligation: Work for a DoW agency as a civilian employee for one calendar year for each year of scholarship support received, with a minimum of one year.

Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA)

The University of Texas at Dallas — MS in Computer Science — Cyber Security Track · Master's

Full tuition and required fees plus annual stipend

Eligibility: U.S. citizens; MS in CS cybersecurity concentration track students who also complete the Cyber Defense Graduate Certificate requirements

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

NSF CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS)

The University of Texas at San Antonio · Bachelor's, Master's

Annual academic stipend of $27,000 (undergraduate) or $37,000 (graduate), plus support for books and conference travel

Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; full-time student pursuing a computer or cybersecurity major, minor or concentration; minimum 3.0 GPA (undergraduate) or 3.2 (graduate); able to meet federal employment criteria

Obligation: Work for a federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial government for one year for every year of funding received

How to apply: Standard application deadline is mid-March, with awards announced by early May

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service

Towson University · Bachelor's

Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; rising junior or senior in Computer Science with a track in computer security; GPA of 3.0 or better; meet criteria for federal employment; capable of getting a security clearance.

Obligation: Serve at a federal agency in an information assurance position for a period equivalent to the length of the scholarship or one year, whichever is longer; internship of at least 10 weeks.

How to apply: Contingent on continued funding by the National Science Foundation.

DOD Cyber Scholarship (CYSP)

Towson University

Eligibility: Students in all cybersecurity focused programs at Towson.

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service

Towson University — BS in Computer Science — Cyber Operations Track · Bachelor's

Eligibility: Rising junior or senior in Computer Science with a track in computer security; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; GPA 3.0 or better.

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

UAB CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS)

University of Alabama at Birmingham · Master's

Stipend of $37,000 per year; tuition and education-related fees; professional allowance of $6,000 per academic year

Eligibility: Students applying to or pursuing UAB master's programs in Cyber Security, Data Science or Computer Science

Obligation: Complete an internship and work for a federal, state, local or tribal government organization in a cybersecurity position for a period equal to the length of the scholarship after graduation

UAB CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service

University of Alabama at Birmingham — Master of Science in Cyber Security · Master's

Stipend of $37,000 per year plus tuition and education-related fees

Eligibility: Students applying to or pursuing the M.S. in Cyber Security

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

AZSecure Cybersecurity Scholarship-for-Service

University of Arizona · Master's, Doctoral

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

How to apply: Program page lists the NSF SFS grant period 8/01/2019-7/31/2024; current availability not stated.

CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS)

University of Cincinnati · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

$0 tuition and education-related fees; stipend of $27,000 per year (undergraduate) or $37,000 per year (graduate); professional development allowance up to $6,000 per academic year. Applications were closed for Fall 2025.

Eligibility: United States citizen or lawful permanent resident (with a plan to obtain citizenship before graduation); meet federal employment criteria; GPA 3.0+ undergraduate or 3.5+ graduate; B.S. in Cybersecurity open only to rising juniors.

Obligation: Work after graduation for a federal, state, local, or tribal government organization in a cybersecurity position for a period equal to the duration of the scholarship.

How to apply: SFS Scholarship Application Closed; the program did not accept new applicants for Fall 2025.

CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS)

University of Cincinnati — Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity · Bachelor's

Eligibility: B.S. in Cybersecurity students: only open to rising junior students.

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

UDare Cyber Scholarships For Service (CyberCorps SFS)

University of Delaware · Bachelor's, Master's

Full tuition for two years; stipend of $37k per year for graduate students or $27k for undergraduates; $6k annual allowance

Eligibility: US citizen or permanent resident, 18 or older, enrolled full time in an eligible on-campus program (BS Cybersecurity Engineering juniors, BCpE/MS Cybersecurity 4+1 seniors, MS Cybersecurity thesis path); must be able to obtain a security clearance.

Obligation: Work in the government sector in an approved cybersecurity position for a period equal to at least the length of the scholarship; seek government internships during the summers of the award.

How to apply: Selection based on enrollment, citizenship, GPA/transcripts, cyber experience, personal statement and recommendation letters.

UDare Cyber Scholarships For Service (SFS)

University of Delaware — Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering · Bachelor's

$27k per year stipend for undergraduates plus full tuition

Eligibility: Juniors in the Bachelor's in Cybersecurity Engineering; US citizen or permanent resident

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

UDare Cyber Scholarships For Service (SFS)

University of Delaware — Master of Science in Cybersecurity · Master's

$37k per year stipend for graduate students plus full tuition for two years

Eligibility: MS Cybersecurity (thesis path) or BCpE/MS Cybersecurity 4+1 students enrolled full time on campus; US citizen or permanent resident

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service

University of Idaho · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

Tuition and degree-related fees paid; stipend of $27,000 a year for upper-division undergraduates and $37,000 a year for graduate students.

Eligibility: United States citizen; majoring in cybersecurity, computer science or computer engineering (undergraduate) or cybersecurity or computer science (graduate); cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (M.S./Ph.D.).

Obligation: Agrees to work for a federal executive agency up to three years after graduation.

How to apply: Submit the pre-qualification form and a reference letter; the committee contacts applicants and provides the full application to those accepted.

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service stipends

University of Idaho · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

Upper division undergraduates: $27,000 a year; graduate students: $37,000 a year.

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

Jayhawk SFS (CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service at KU)

University of Kansas · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

Up to two years of tuition for undergraduates plus professional development, book, health insurance allowances and a living stipend, as printed on the program introduction page.

Eligibility: Full-time EECS students with a 3.2+ GPA pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in the School of Engineering with an emphasis in cyber security, or research-based doctoral students; U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who meet criteria for Federal employment and can obtain a security clearance.

Obligation: Work after graduation for a Government agency (or, with NSF approval, a State, Local, Tribal or Territorial Government or an FFRDC) in a cybersecurity position for a period equal to the length of the scholarship.

How to apply: The program page states it is pending an update on its status and hopes to accept new applications for students starting in Fall 2027.

CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) – AI Emphasis

University of Nevada-Las Vegas · Bachelor's, Master's

Full tuition and academic fees; annual stipend of $27,000 (undergraduate) or $37,000 (graduate); professional allowance of up to $6,000 per year. · Must maintain a cumulative 3.5 GPA (evaluated every semester).

Eligibility: U.S. citizen; full-time UNLV student pursuing a B.S., M.S. or Integrated BS-MS in Computer Science, or an M.S. in Cybersecurity, with an interest in AI and/or machine learning; cumulative 3.5 GPA; able to obtain a security clearance.

Obligation: Work for the U.S. Government in a cybersecurity-related position after graduation for a period equal to the length of the scholarship.

How to apply: Upload a statement (max 500 words), current transcripts and a resume; selected applicants are interviewed in person.

Deadline: Applications for spring 2027 are being accepted.

CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) Program

University of New Haven · Bachelor's, Master's

Full tuition and academic fees; annual stipend of $27,000 (undergraduate) or $37,000 (graduate); professional allowance of up to $6,000 per year; up to three consecutive years. · Maintain a GPA of 3.25 or higher.

Eligibility: Senior/junior students in the B.S. in Cybersecurity & Networks or B.S. in Computer Science with a Concentration in Cybersecurity, and students accepted into the M.S. in Cybersecurity with an AI/ML concentration; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; able to obtain a security clearance; full-time; 3.25 cumulative GPA.

Obligation: Work for an executive branch of the federal government for a term equal to the number of years the scholarship was awarded.

How to apply: Rolling application deadline.

Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy (CSA) scholarship

University of New Haven · Bachelor's, Master's

Full tuition and academic fees, a yearly stipend for living expenses, and an allowance for books and supplies.

Eligibility: U.S. citizenship is required.

Obligation: A job working for the Department of Defense if the conditions are met.

How to apply: The university submits student applications as an NSA National Center of Academic Excellence.

CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service

University of New Haven — Master of Science in Cybersecurity · Master's

Up to 2 years of support for the M.S. in Cybersecurity with an AI/ML concentration

Eligibility: Students accepted into the M.S. in Cybersecurity with an AI/ML concentration; U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS)

University of New Mexico · Master's

$3,083.33 per month stipend, all tuition and fees, and travel/professional development allowance, for three or four semesters

Eligibility: U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency; completed bachelor's degree with an emphasis in CS, engineering, MIS, or a closely related field; undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher; full-time study on UNM's main campus

Obligation: Complete a summer Federal internship and be employed in the Federal CyberCorps for at least two years after graduation; the financial obligation ceases after two years of CyberCorps employment.

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS) - eligibility

University of New Mexico · Master's

Eligibility: U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency

Obligation: That financial obligation ceases when the awardee completes two years of CyberCorps employment.

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS)

University of New Mexico — MS in Cybersecurity and Business Analytics — Cybersecurity Track · Master's

tuition and fees, a monthly stipend, and an allowance for travel and professional development expenses

Eligibility: Recipients must enroll full-time in the MS in Cybersecurity & Business Analytics or another listed MS program

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS)

University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

Tuition and fees; stipend of $25,000 per academic year for undergraduates and $34,000 for graduate students; $6,000 professional development allowance.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens: full-time M.S. Cybersecurity students within two years of graduation, qualified rising juniors/seniors in the B.S. Computer Science with a Cybersecurity concentration, or Ph.D. students in Computing and Information Systems within three years of graduation; must meet selection criteria for government employment.

Obligation: Work in a qualified information assurance position for a federal, state or local government agency or a qualified national laboratory for a period equal to the length of the scholarship; summer internships at a government agency while enrolled.

How to apply: UNC Charlotte SFS application form with statement of purpose and supporting documents.

Deadline: June 15 (Fall 2026 applications, per 4/24/26 note)

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service

University of South Alabama · Master's

Academic year stipends for graduate students and other expenses

Eligibility: Only US citizens are eligible.

Obligation: Work for a federal agency for two years after graduation.

How to apply: Contact the School of Computing SFS coordinator.

NSF Federal Cyber Service: Scholarship for Service and DoD Information Assurance Scholarship Program (Cyber Corps)

University of Tulsa · Bachelor's, Master's

Nine-month stipend and room and board allowance of $34,000 ($25,000 for undergraduates); free tuition, books and supplies; paid summer internship

Eligibility: Cyber Corps students; U.S. citizens with the ability to obtain TS//SCI clearances. Scholarships cover two years of study (junior level or higher) and can be extended.

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

How to apply: The program accepts students every semester.

UWF CyberAI Scholarship for Service: Future Operations, Resilience, and Career Ecosystem (FORCE) Program

University of West Florida · Bachelor's, Master's

Full tuition for up to two years; annual stipend of $27,000 (undergraduate) or $37,000 (graduate); professional development allowance up to $6,000 per academic year

Eligibility: U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident; enrolled full-time in an eligible UWF program (including the BS and MS in Cybersecurity); minimum 3.25/4.0 GPA; undergraduates must have completed at least 60 credit hours

Obligation: Work for a government organization post-graduation for the number of years of the scholarship award; complete one summer internship of at least 10 weeks with a government organization.

How to apply: Application form, unofficial transcripts, 2-page letter of intent, at least two letters of professional recommendation

Deadline: October 2, 2026 (Cohort 1 starts Spring 2027, Cohort 2 Fall 2027)

UWF CyberAI SFS FORCE - stipend

University of West Florida · Bachelor's, Master's

$27,000 per year for undergraduate students. $37,000 per year for graduate students.

Eligibility: U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR)

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

UWF CyberAI SFS FORCE Program

University of West Florida — Cybersecurity, B.S. · Bachelor's

Full tuition for up to two years plus annual stipend

Eligibility: Full-time students in the BS in Cybersecurity, including AI Specialization, who are U.S. citizens or LPRs

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

UWF CyberAI SFS FORCE Program

University of West Florida — Cybersecurity, M.S. · Master's

Full tuition for up to two years (up to 18 credit hours per year for graduate students) plus annual stipend

Eligibility: Full-time MS in Cybersecurity students who are U.S. citizens or LPRs and have completed no more than 6 credit hours by program start

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS)

Washington State University · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral

Up to 3 years of support: tuition paid, stipend of $27,000 per year (undergraduate) or $37,000 per year (graduate), professional allowance up to $6,000

Eligibility: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; full-time WSU student with an overall GPA of 3.0 or above in an eligible program (BS in Cybersecurity, or related CS/CE/SE/EE programs with cybersecurity coursework or research).

Obligation: Work in a cybersecurity-related government position (federal, state, local or tribal) after graduation for a period equal to the length of the scholarship.

How to apply: Application through the CySER SFS page; applications for Spring 2027 were open.

Department of Defense-funded cybersecurity scholarships

West Virginia University · Bachelor's

Carries a service obligation; the school's page did not state its terms.

CyberCorps: Scholarship For Service at WPI

Worcester Polytechnic Institute · Bachelor's, Master's

Full-tuition scholarship (2-3 years depending on degree program); annual stipend of $27,000 for undergraduate students and $37,000 for graduate students; up to $6,000 a year for textbooks and professional development.

Eligibility: U.S. citizen; rising junior/senior or graduate student at WPI pursuing a plan of study with significant cybersecurity content and at least 2 years remaining; strong evidence of ability to obtain a security clearance.

Obligation: Government cybersecurity internships during funded summers and government employment after graduation for a period equal to the duration of the scholarship.

How to apply: Application with resume, contact information for two references, transcripts and a 1-2 page statement.

Taylor/Graystone Cyberdefense Scholarship

Baker College · Bachelor's

Eligibility: Undergraduate students currently enrolled in the information technology and cybersecurity program.

Online MBA Merit and Military Scholarships

Baylor University — Online MBA — Cybersecurity Concentration · Master's

$125 per credit hour enrolled, up to a total of $5,250.

Eligibility: Merit: awarded based on application strength; Military: military-connected students.

Graduate College merit-based scholarships

Boise State University — Master of Science in Cybersecurity · Master's

Eligibility: Admitted students may be eligible

MET merit scholarships

Boston University · Master's

Eligibility: All graduate applicants are automatically considered.

How to apply: Automatic consideration during the application process.

Department of Computer Science MS scholarships

Boston University — MS in Computer Science — Cyber Security Concentration · Master's

$5,000 to $30,000 for full-time study

Eligibility: All admitted students are considered; recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Capella Progress Reward scholarship

Capella University · Master's

up to $2,500

Eligibility: Students enrolling in a qualified master's program; eligibility rules and exclusions apply.

Cyber Competitor Scholarship

Capitol Technology University · Bachelor's

$20,000, disbursed $5,000 per year

Eligibility: Undergraduate students who competed on a high school Cyber, Gaming or Coding Team, or attended Capitol's Cyber Saturday or Cyber Summer Camp; full-time enrollment and a 3.0 GPA.

INI tuition scholarships

Carnegie Mellon University · Master's

Partial and full tuition scholarships

Eligibility: All accepted INI applicants are considered

CDM Graduate Dean's Scholarship

DePaul University · Master's

$6,000 to $9,000 over six consecutive terms

Eligibility: New MA/MS students (including MS Cybersecurity) who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; awarded at admission, no separate application.

How to apply: No separate application; awarded at admission.

CDM Graduate Presidential Scholarship (International Students only)

DePaul University · Master's

$6,000 to $9,000 over six consecutive terms

Eligibility: New international students seeking listed MS degrees including Cybersecurity, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; full-time enrollment required for disbursement.

How to apply: No separate application; awarded at admission.

Scholarships for on-campus students

Hawaii Pacific University — Master of Science in Cybersecurity · Master's

Eligibility: On-campus students

S&K Scholarship

New York University · Master's

Up to $15,000, distributed as $1,500 per required course (up to 10 courses); two recipients selected annually

Eligibility: Students pursuing the Master of Science in Cybersecurity; one full-time working student enrolled in one course per semester and one primarily-student enrolled in two courses per semester.

How to apply: Questions to tandononline.services@nyu.edu.

Merit-based Scholarships

Pace University — Cybersecurity, MS · Master's

Awards of up to $6,400

Eligibility: Automatically considered during the application process

Merit-based tuition scholarships

Syracuse University — Cybersecurity, MS · Master's

Eligibility: Some, but not all, students

Program scholarships

Syracuse University — Digital Forensics, MS · Master's

Eligibility: Nominated based on applications

Cybersecurity scholarships at UMSL

University of Missouri-St Louis · Bachelor's, Master's

How to apply: Apply through the Student Financial Services website.

STARS Computing Scholars

University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Bachelor's, Master's

Stipend up to $10,000 per year for up to three years

Eligibility: Students in the College of Computing and Informatics who meet merit and financial-need requirements.

Automatic freshman scholarships

University of North Dakota — Cybersecurity (B.S.) · Bachelor's

Up to $14,000 ($3,500/yr for a max of 4 years) based on unweighted high school GPA; full-time enrollment required

Eligibility: Full-time new freshmen meeting GPA criteria who apply by the Feb. 1 priority deadline

Michael E. Dubyak Scholarship

University of Southern Maine — Cybersecurity (BS) · Bachelor's

Eligibility: Maine residents majoring in mathematics, information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, technology management, or statistics

Cyber security scholarships for graduate students

University of Tulsa · Master's, Doctoral

up to $5,000

Eligibility: Graduate students

Opportunity Grant

American Public University System · Bachelor's, Master's

10% off undergraduate or master's-level tuition

Eligibility: Prospective and current APU students

MSIS tuition remission scholarships

Baylor University — MSIS in Information Systems — Cybersecurity Concentration · Master's

Awarded tuition remission scholarships average 65%.

Eligibility: Based on work experience, GMAT/GRE score and academic record; no separate application.

Military tuition discounts

City University of Seattle — Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity · Bachelor's

Eligibility: Active-duty servicemembers and their spouses

Franklin University Tuition Guarantee

Franklin University · Bachelor's, Master's

Eligibility: Students who remain actively enrolled

Merit-based graduate tuition discount

Lewis University — Master of Science in Cybersecurity · Master's

up to 20% off regular tuition

Eligibility: Based on prior undergraduate academic achievement; awarded at admission and renewed each semester based on eligibility

Industry Partner Scholarships

New York University · Master's

20% tuition scholarship

Eligibility: Eligible participants from partner organizations (digital learning students).

Military tuition reduction

Purdue University Global — Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity · Bachelor's

55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers; 38% per credit for veterans (undergraduate)

Eligibility: Current servicemembers and veterans

Military tuition reduction (graduate)

Purdue University Global — Master's in Cybersecurity Management · Master's

17-30% per credit for current servicemembers; 14% per credit for veterans

Eligibility: Current servicemembers and veterans

Master Up

Rochester Institute of Technology · Master's

30% tuition scholarship for an RIT master's degree

CSIA tuition waiver

Southern Utah University · Master's

Eligibility: Fully admitted MS-CSIA students enrolled in at least 6 graduate credit hours, Utah residents, minimum GPA 3.0; based on available program funds.

How to apply: Tuition Waiver Application

CSIA tuition waiver (Utah residents)

Southern Utah University — Master of Science in Cybersecurity with Information Assurance (MS-CSIA) · Master's

Eligibility: Fully admitted, at least 6 graduate credit hours per semester, Utah resident, minimum GPA 3.0; subject to available program funds.

Fox alumni tuition scholarship

Temple University — Master of Science in Information Technology Auditing and Cyber Security (MS ITACS) · Master's

5% tuition scholarship

Eligibility: Alumni admitted to the program

Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP)

University of Idaho — Cybersecurity (M.S.) · Master's

Out-of-state tuition waiver for qualifying applicants

Eligibility: Qualifying applicants

Public Safety Personnel discount

University of New Haven — Master of Science in Cybersecurity · Master's

50% discount

Eligibility: Public safety personnel

Public Safety Personnel discount

University of New Haven — Online Master of Science in Cyber Risk Management · Master's

50% discount

Eligibility: Public safety personnel

Tuition discounts for sworn and correctional officers and professional organization members

University of New Haven — Online Master of Science in Digital Forensic Investigation · Master's

Eligibility: Sworn officers, correctional officers, members of ACAMS, ACFCS, NHCAA and others

VICEROY Scholars Program

Marshall University

Research and graduate assistantships

Augusta University — Ph.D., Computer and Cyber Sciences · Doctoral

May include a stipend and/or tuition support; funding is limited, competitive and not guaranteed.

Graduate Assistantships

Boise State University — PhD in Computing — Cybersecurity Emphasis · Doctoral

Eligibility: Applicants submitting all materials by the January 5 priority deadline are considered; funding limited and not guaranteed

Competitive graduate assistantships

Dakota State University — Cyber Defense, MS · Master's

Eligibility: Full-time, on-campus students only; GRE scores required for consideration; online students not eligible.

Competitive graduate assistantships

Dakota State University — Cyber Operations, MS · Master's

Eligibility: Full-time, on-campus students only; separate assistantship application and resume required.

Graduate assistantships

Dakota State University — Cyber Operations, Ph.D. · Doctoral

Not available for this online program

Student academic appointments (associate instructorships, research assistantships)

Indiana University Bloomington — PhD in Informatics — Security Informatics Concentration · Doctoral

Eligibility: Luddy Ph.D. students; applicants are reviewed automatically for support.

Duties: Associate instructor or research assistant appointments.

CCSE graduate assistantships and out-of-state tuition waivers

Kennesaw State University — Master of Science in Cybersecurity · Master's

Eligibility: Graduate students in the College of Computing and Software Engineering

Duties: Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) and Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)

5-year PhD funding package

Northeastern University — Cybersecurity, PhD · Doctoral

5-year graduate assistantship (or 1-year fellowship plus 4-year assistantship), full tuition scholarship covering 12SH each semester for 5 years, and individual Student Health Insurance Plan

Eligibility: All students admitted to the Computer Science and Cybersecurity PhD programs

Duties: Graduate assistants work 20 hours per week teaching or conducting research; fellows do research with no teaching.

Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantships

Old Dominion University · Master's, Doctoral

GTAs eligible for a tuition waiver (MS varies up to 9 credits; PhD 100% up to 9 credits); stipends may be available

Eligibility: GPA above 3.0, good academic standing, enrolled in 9 graduate credits

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA)

Old Dominion University — Cybersecurity (PhD) · Doctoral

Tuition support and competitive stipend

Eligibility: Awarded competitively; admission does not guarantee support

Duties: Laboratory instruction, course support, grading and assessment, student mentoring, educational technology support

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)

Old Dominion University — Cybersecurity (PhD) · Doctoral

Financial support through externally funded research grants

Eligibility: Based on alignment with funded projects and faculty funding availability

Faculty-supported funding and departmental teaching assistantships

Purdue University — PhD in Home academic department (Communication, Computer and Information Technology, or Philosophy) — Interdisciplinary Information Security (INSC) Concentration · Doctoral

Eligibility: No INSC program funding; PhD students may obtain support from faculty research projects and departmental teaching assistantships.

Graduate assistantships

Saint Cloud State University · Master's

Eligibility: Offered in many campus offices and departments each academic year.

Research or teaching assistantships

Temple University — Professional Science Master's in Cyber Defense and Information Assurance · Master's

Not offered for this program

Research or teaching assistantship funding package

The University of Texas at San Antonio — PhD in Information Technology — Cybersecurity Concentration · Doctoral

Assistantship with paid tuition and fees for up to four years

Eligibility: Full-time PhD students generally; part-time students do not qualify for guaranteed funding

Graduate assistantships

University at Albany — Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Risk · Master's

Eligibility: Apply through the Graduate Assistantship Application portion of the general application.

Graduate assistantships

University of Central Missouri — Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance · Master's

Stipend

Duties: Paired with faculty to conduct research projects, run labs and teach undergraduate classes in Warrensburg and at the Missouri Innovation Campus

School of Computing teaching assistantships

University of Georgia · Master's, Doctoral

How to apply: Apply through the School of Computing TA application.

Research assistantships

University of Georgia · Master's, Doctoral

Eligibility: Current and prospective School of Computing graduate students.

Graduate funding (thesis option)

University of Idaho — Cybersecurity (M.S.) · Master's

Eligibility: Thesis option: funding is competitive; non-thesis option: assistantship or fellowship funding generally not available.

Faculty-provided graduate funding

University of Idaho — Cybersecurity (Ph.D.) · Doctoral

Eligibility: Funding is competitive.

Computer Science graduate assistantships

University of Nevada-Las Vegas — MS in Computer Science — Exam Track - Cyber Security · Master's

Monthly stipend; the Graduate College will normally waive tuition for courses in the degree program.

Eligibility: Study load of six to nine credit hours per semester; apply to the Graduate College by February 1 (Fall) or October 1 (Spring).

Duties: Teaching and/or grading duties, or research assistantships funded by faculty grants; 20 hours per week of service.

Graduate assistantships, Department of Software & Information Systems

University of North Carolina at Charlotte — Master of Science in Cybersecurity · Master's

Teaching and research assistantships

University of North Texas — Master of Science in Cybersecurity · Master's

Monthly stipend; may qualify for in-state tuition rates or tuition and fee support

Duties: Teaching or research

SOC Graduate Research Assistantships

University of South Alabama — Cybersecurity (MS) · Master's

Full tuition for up to 10 semester hours per semester plus a stipend

Eligibility: Competitive; limited number

Duties: Research, with faculty mentoring

Teaching and research assistant positions

University of South Florida — Master of Science in Cybersecurity · Master's

Eligibility: Limited number; competitive

Duties: Teaching or research

Graduate assistantships

University of Southern Maine — Cybersecurity | Online (MS) · Master's

Stipend and tuition assistance

Graduate assistantships

University of Tulsa — Cyber Security, M.S. · Master's

Tuition and a monthly stipend

Graduate assistantships (doctoral)

University of Tulsa — Cyber Studies, Ph.D. · Doctoral

Stipend of at least $19,000 for fall and spring semesters (9-month contract) and remission of 100% of tuition, including student health insurance

Eligibility: Students enrolled in a doctoral degree program

Duties: Teaching, research or office-related activities, 20 hours per week

Graduate teaching assistantships

Virginia Commonwealth University — MS in Forensic Science — Digital forensics and incident response Concentration · Master's

Stipend

Eligibility: All incoming M.S. Forensic Science students are automatically considered

Duties: Assisting in laboratory preparation and assistance

Graduate assistantships

Western Michigan University — Master of Science in Cybersecurity · Master's

A limited number may be available

Cybersecurity PhD funding (tuition and monthly stipend)

The University of Texas at Dallas — PhD in Computer Science — Cybersecurity Concentration · Doctoral

Tuition and a monthly stipend

Eligibility: PhD students in the cybersecurity concentration

Ben Graf Henneke Graduate Research Fellowship

University of Tulsa — Cyber Security, M.S. · Master's

Full tuition, a monthly stipend, and funded study abroad opportunities

Eligibility: Master's students

Dissertation Completion Fellowship and other doctoral fellowships

University of Tulsa — Cyber Studies, Ph.D. · Doctoral

Up to 21 hours of tuition and a monthly stipend for doctoral students in their final year

Eligibility: Doctoral students in their final year

Employer tuition reimbursement

Georgia Institute of Technology — Master of Science in Cybersecurity · Master's

Employer education benefits

SANS Technology Institute · Bachelor's, Master's

Eligibility: Tuition is eligible for most employer-sponsored education benefit programs.

Start Now Grant

Syracuse University — Cybersecurity Administration, B.P.S. · Bachelor's

Reduces the per-credit rate to $575

Eligibility: Students admitted to a CPS online undergraduate program may be eligible

Idaho LAUNCH

University of Idaho — Cybersecurity (B.S.) · Bachelor's

Up to $4,000 per year / $8,000 total

Eligibility: Idaho students enrolling under the 2026-27 Academic Catalog may be eligible.

Federal and private student loans

New York University — Master of Science in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy · Master's

Eligibility: No scholarships for this program; most US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for federal student loans.

Federal aid for online undergraduates

Cedarville University — BS in Information Technology Management — Cyber Management Concentration · Bachelor's

Eligibility: Online undergraduates are eligible for federal aid; institutional scholarships are not available for online programs.

Federal financial aid

Hampton University — Master of Science in Cyber Security · Master's

Eligibility: Available to those who qualify

No INSC program funding

Purdue University — MS in Home academic department (Communication, Computer and Information Technology, or Philosophy) — Interdisciplinary Information Security (INSC) Concentration · Master's

No Polytechnic scholarships for the online MS

Purdue University — Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Trusted Systems (Applied Cybersecurity and Digital Intelligence major) · Master's

Eligibility: Financial assistance options listed are Stafford loans, graduate PLUS loans, military programs and private loans.

Federal financial aid

SANS Technology Institute · Bachelor's, Master's

Eligibility: SANS.edu is Title IV-eligible but does not participate in federal financial aid programs.

Online program aid note

St. John's University (New York) — Cyber and Information Security, Master of Science (M.S.) · Master's

Eligibility: Institutional aid and additional discounts are not available for St. John's Online programs; federal aid and employer tuition assistance may apply.