DoD Cyber Scholarship Program (Cyber Service Academy) - Towson University

Provided by Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Service Academy (Towson University)

No deadline
$34,000
60+ min

About this scholarship

The DoD Cyber Service Academy (CSA) provides Towson University students selected as Cyber Scholars full tuition, required fees (including health care), required books, and a stipend to cover room and board (stipend levels: $29,000 for undergraduates; $34,000 for graduate students). Recipients must sign a service agreement to work for the DoD one calendar year for each year of assistance, participate in internships with DoD organizations if timing permits, complete security/background checks (and drug testing or other suitability processing as appropriate), and accept assignments that may require travel or change of duty station. Failure to fulfill obligated service may require repayment of educational assistance.

Quick facts

Award amount

$34,000

Number of awards

Multiple

Frequency

See provider

Deadline

Not specified

Time to apply

60+ min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Eligibility requirements

8 listed

Must be selected as a Cyber Scholar at Towson University

Undergraduate students eligible

Graduate (Master’s/doctoral) students eligible

Must sign a written agreement obligating them to work for the DoD as a civilian employee one calendar year for each year of scholarship assistance

Must serve in internship positions with DoD organizations while receiving scholarship support, if timing permits

Must complete a security investigation questionnaire and undergo background investigation (drug tests or other suitability processing may occur)

Must accept assignments requiring travel or change of duty stations as interns or employees

Recipients who voluntarily terminate employment during intern appointments or before the end of obligated service may be required to refund the cost of educational assistance

How to apply

  1. Confirm eligibility

    Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.

  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. Submit through the official program

    Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.

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