The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the number of cybersecurity jobs will grow 28% by 2026.
Cybersecurity job training typically falls under the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) educational umbrella. If you’re thinking about a job in cybersecurity, here are a few scholarship opportunities to check out.
But don’t delay. Some of the application deadlines are coming up soon!
The Engility Cyberwarrior Scholarship Contest
Engineering and logistics company Engility Holdings has paired up with nonprofit organization Center for Cyber Safety to offer cybersecurity certification training scholarships to qualifying military veterans.
Here’s how to enter the Engility Cyberwarrior Scholarship contest.
Scholarship award: One (ISC)² certification exam voucher of the recipient’s choice: CISSP, CSSLP, CCSP, HCISPP, SSCP or CAP, a textbook, study guide, practice tests and a seminar.
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be honorably discharged from one of the five branches of the United States Military on or before July 13, 2018. People currently serving in the National Guard or as a Reservist are also eligible
To apply, applicants must:
- Submit a resume
- Answer three essay questions in the application
- Provide a letter of recommendation (optional)
Deadline: June 15, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. EDT
You can read the rest of the official rules and guidelines here.
The Western Union Scholars Program Scholarship Contest
The Western Union Foundation is awarding scholarships to college students pursuing degrees or fields of study in STEM or business/entrepreneurship.
Here’s how to enter the Western Union Scholars Program Scholarship contest.
Scholarship amount: $2,500
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be:
- Between the ages of 18 – 26 years of age on June 1, 2018
- Pursuing a degree/field of study in one of the following categories: science, technology, engineering, mathematics and business/entrepreneurship
- Able to demonstrate admittance to an accredited post-secondary institution or have applied for admittance
To apply, applicants must:
- Complete the online application
- Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher, professor or supervisor
Deadline: April 30, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. EST
You can read the rest of the official rules and guidelines here.
The Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship Contest
Named for the engineer who founded American Power Systems Inc., this scholarship is for new college entrants pursuing an education in STEM.
Here’s how to enter the Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship contest.
Scholarship amount: $5,000
To qualify for this scholarship, you must be:
- A high school junior or senior with an expected 2018 graduation date
- Graduating from a high school whose physical address is in the Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois
- Planning to matriculate into an accredited college program in 2018
- Planning to pursue an education with a major or specific focus in STEM
To apply, applicants must:
- Complete the Scholarship Application Form
- Write a long-form essay that answers the questions outlined in the writing prompt
- Provide a letter of reference
Deadline: Noon, May 1, 2018
Winners will be notified: On or about July 2, 2018.
You can read the rest of the official rules and guidelines here.
To find even more cybersecurity and STEM scholarships, keep an eye on the Cybersecurity Scholarships page at Scholarships.com.
If you’re looking for even more scholarships to apply for, be sure to check out our list of 100 scholarships that will help you pay for college.
Lisa McGreevy is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.
This was originally published on The Penny Hoarder, which helps millions of readers worldwide earn and save money by sharing unique job opportunities, personal stories, freebies and more. The Inc. 5000 ranked The Penny Hoarder as the fastest-growing private media company in the U.S. in 2017.
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