Black Americans in Cybersecurity Scholarship

Cybersecurity

Information Sciences

IT/Information Technology

Computer Science

For Black and/or African American students

Freshmen

Sophomores

Juniors

Seniors

Graduate Students

Overview

The Black Americans in Cybersecurity Scholarship provides $10,000 to students who identify as Black or African American pursuing, or planning to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance, or a similar field. To qualify, GPA must be at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. You can attend college on-campus or online. To apply, you'll have to answer essay questions and submit a reference. Sounds like you? Apply!

Status

Closed

Deadline

🗓 N/A

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

www.knowbe4.com

What you'll need

Recommendation letter

You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great

Essay

Write an essay to apply.

FAQ

What is a letter of recommendation?

A letter of recommendation (letter of rec) is a letter written by someone in your life who can speak to your achievements, positive traits, and potential. It's basically a summary of why you're great and deserve the scholarship or funding you're applying for! Typically, students ask teachers, mentors, coaches, or employers (never family or friends). FYI: You have to ask someone to write a letter of rec for you.

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation?

Letters of recommendation typically come from teachers, counselors, coaches, leaders in groups you're a part of—basically any person who knows you well and is NOT a family member.

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship?

To increase your chances of getting a scholarship, apply early, follow all application instructions, and write a great scholarship essay (if applicable)! For more help, ask a Mos advisor!

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to?

To prioritize your scholarship applications, think about which scholarships you have the best chance of getting (the most specific ones, with more than one winner), the ones due the soonest, and the ones that are awarding the most money.

Tip: We recommend you make a schedule for yourself to follow to stay organized and on track throughout the scholarship application season! You can always ask a Mos advisor for help.