Provided by National Science Foundation (NSF) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
The Scholarship for Service (SFS) program provides scholarship funding in exchange for service in a government cybersecurity position. Scholars participate in paid summer internships at government agencies and, upon graduation, are required to serve in a paid cybersecurity-related position in federal, state, or local government for a period equal to the length of scholarship funding (typically two or three years). Contact the University of South Alabama program coordinator for more information.
Award amount
$37,000
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
See provider
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Be a student
Accept scholarship funding in exchange for a service obligation equal to the length of scholarship funding (typically two or three years)
Participate in paid summer internships at a government agency while a scholar
Upon graduation, serve in a paid cybersecurity-related position in a federal, state, or local government agency
Be a United States citizen or permanent resident
Be currently enrolled at or accepted for enrollment at a National CAE (such as USA)
Be attending school on a full-time basis while receiving a scholarship under the program
Be willing to pursue studies with an emphasis in information assurance
Undergraduate applicants: be at least a Junior (completion of 60 semester hours) by August with at least a 3.2 GPA
Graduate applicants: be in the first or second year of a master's degree program with a 3.5 GPA
Meet criteria for Federal employment
Be recommended by the CAE for the scholarship program
Be able to obtain a security clearance
Apply for admission to USA for the academic program you plan to pursue
Submit the USA SFS Application
Submit official transcripts for all institutions attended
Submit a resume (government format preferred)
Include awards, honors, and distinctions list
Submit at least two letters of reference (one must be academic)
Submit a competency statement
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.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
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.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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