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CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service (SFS) at Â鶹´å

Answer the nation's call for cybersecurity professionals as an SFS scholar at Â鶹´å.

As a leader in cybersecurity research and education, Â鶹´å (Â鶹´å) is proud to be a longstanding participant in the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) program.

Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and co-sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the SFS program gives students from participating organizations scholarship funds in exchange for service in the federal government for a period equivalent to the length of their scholarship.

Through rigorous, interdisciplinary academics and co-curricular experiences, SFS@Â鶹´å graduates are uniquely prepared for success in the government's cybersecurity workforce. 

Which Â鶹´å programs are eligible for SFS@Â鶹´å? 

The M.S. in Information Security (MSIS) and M.S. in Artificial Intelligence Engineering - Information Security (MSAIE-IS) programs in the Information Networking Institute (INI) meet the SFS criteria. All eligible students admitted to both of these programs will be contacted directly, via email, with SFS application information, deadlines and instructions.

Students enrolled full-time in a Â鶹´å graduate program focused on cybersecurity may also have the opportunity to participate in the SFS@Â鶹´å program. 

Am I eligible for the SFS? 

To be considered for the SFS funding, you must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States. In addition, SFS@Â鶹´å students must also be:

• Enrolled full-time in the M.S. in Information Security (MSIS) program or the M.S. in Artificial Intellignece Engineering - Information security (MSAIE-IS)
• Eligible for federal employment
• Able to obtain a security clearance 

Receive full financial assistance for graduate school, including:

• A full-tuition scholarship
• An academic year stipend of $37,000 per year ($18,500 per semester)
• Up to $4,000 per year for professional development, including the SFS Job Fair, travel, professional certifications, etc.  

Service Obligation

In return for their scholarships, recipients must agree to work after graduation for an in a position related to cybersecurity for a period equal to the length of the scholarship. 

Next Steps

1. After you submit your application, complete the “Request for Funding Assistance” form on your Application Status page.
2. On this form, check that you are interested in SFS.
3. Complete a brief essay response.
4. If admitted, the INI may be in touch with further information.