As the world becomes increasingly reliant on the internet and technology, cybersecurity is more important than ever.
The cybersecurity field is already critical, with the average attack costing $3.86 million. By 2027, the global cybersecurity market is expected to be valued at $403 billion. With cybersecurity becoming increasingly valuable, there will be growing demand for cybersecurity experts in the coming years.
This scholarship aims to support students who are involved in cybersecurity so they have the resources they need to complete their education.
Any undergraduate student who is getting into or out of cybersecurity may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us why you’re entering or exiting cybersecurity and how your personal values affect your career path.
Why are you entering or exiting the major of cybersecurity and how is your chosen career path affected by your personal values?
The application deadline is Dec 1, 2022. Winners will be announced on Dec 31, 2022.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Dec 31, 2022. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
If you have any questions about this scholarship or the Bold.org platform, just email contact@bold.org and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can.
Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.