Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program
The Department of Defense is accepting applications for a scholarship program for students (juniors, seniors, and graduate students) from universities designated as Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, Cyber Operations, or Research. Applications are open for U.S. citizens and permanent residence. Students funded by the CySP will receive a year of funding with the possibility for future renewal.
Students selected as Cyber Scholars will receive the full cost of tuition, books (from the institution/degree specific required book list, not books which are optional for the class), required fees (including health care), and a stipend to cover room and board. The stipend levels are $25,000 for undergraduate students and $30,000 for graduate (Masters/PhD) students. Awards will be made via a grant to the University.
In turn, students who take advantage of this opportunity will have to commit to service in a DoD-selected government agency in the area of cybersecurity.
To apply for this opportunity, students must submit the below documents to Dr. Salamah Salamah (CCSB 3.1002. Phone # 915-747-6671, isalamah@utep.edu). Please make sure all submissions are original documents (e-mail submissions will not be accepted)
- Program application (CYSP NEW Student Application 2020-2021.pdf)
- Two letters of reference
- Official transcripts
- Updated resume
Please follow the instructions on the Student Application Instruction Sheet when completing your application
Deadline for submission is Tuesday 02/25/2020 by 5:00 pm
For more information, please contact Dr. Salamah or attend one of the following Information Sessions:
- Friday 02/14/2020 (1:30-2:30 pm). Location: CCSB 3.0908
- Monday 02/17/2020 (2:00-3:00 pm). Location: CCSB 3.0908