Scholarship/Intern Opportunities

This scholarship is available to cover the costs of the second test. You must pass the first test and provide evidence.

2021 STEM Major Scholarships Available

• STEM Major Scholarship ($2,500)
• Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship ($3,000)
• Cyber Security Scholarship ($5,000)
• Student Member Scholarship ($2,500)

The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) helps students move forward in their educational journeys by providing a wide range of programs and scholarship opportunities. AISES scholarships help students acquire skills and training that will help them meet the unique STEM needs of our communities. We highly encourage you to apply for all the scholarships you are eligible for! To apply, you must be an AISES member.  

AISES student members have easy access to scholarships for American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Indigenous peoples of Canada through the Online Scholarship Application Information System (OASIS) provided by Indigenous Education, Inc.

"The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) honors 9^th-12^th grade students who self-identify as women, genderqueer, or non-binary for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and plans for post-secondary education. Since 2007, more than 17,000 students have received an Award for AiC.

The ACTEAZ Scholarship is non-renewable (meaning this scholarship is a one-time award). The scholarship will be payable to the educational institution identified by the applicant.The scholarship amount can range from $500.00 – $2,500.00 based upon the available funds and the number of scholarships the committee agrees to award.
Eligibility:

To be eligible to receive an ACTEAZ Scholarship you must:

Be an Arizona graduating senior who is enrolled in a recognized Career and Technical Education program at a Arizona high school (from Funding Priority List)
Be nominated by a current Arizona ACTEAZ member (ACTEAZ Members may nominate a maximum of two students)
Have not previously been awarded a Scholarship by ACTEAZ

"The Center aims to bridge this gap by providing future information security professionals with scholarships to prepare them for a rewarding career in this important field. A career in information security puts you on the front lines of this burgeoning industry, defending the safety of all those who work, study and play in our digitized world."

This site provides various links to different scholarships some of which are already on the list on our BHS site.

"The Undergraduate Scholarship Program is a financial needs based initiative that offers undergraduate students an unmatched experience in a diverse and inclusive environment."

"CISA is hiring current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level for paid cyber/IT internships. If you are a student interested in the world of cybersecurity, then CISA is THE place where you want to work. CISA is the Nation’s risk advisor, working with industry and government partners to defend against today’s threats and collaborating to build a more secure and resilient infrastructure for the future." (cisa.gov)

Put this in your calendar to apply for in college, however, read the site before you enter college. Lots of opportunity!

"Scholarship For Service (SFS) is a unique program designed to recruit and train the next generation of information technology professionals, industrial control system security professionals, and security managers to meet the needs of the cybersecurity mission for Federal, State, local, and tribal governments. This program provides scholarships for up to 3 years of support for cybersecurity undergraduate and graduate (MS or PhD) education. The scholarships are funded through grants awarded by the National Science Foundation. In return for their scholarships, recipients must agree to work after graduation for the U.S. Government, in a position related to cybersecurity, for a period equal to the length of the scholarship."

The DoD Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA) (formerly the DoD Cyber Scholarship Program) is both a scholarship program for the DoD, and a capacity building tool for the nation. The program is a result of commitment from DoD and Congress to support higher education as a means to prepare the DoD workforce to deal with threats against the Department’s critical information system and networks.

Information Flyer for this program (PDF)

Applications open in November

East Valley Women’s League offers various scholarships for residents in Arizona looking to further their education. There are scholarship options for everyone.

“The ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship is designed to encourage and empower women—an underrepresented segment of talent in the industry—to pursue a career in cybersecurity. It’s amazing to see how many young women are so passionate about this field and really want to do some good in the world with the technology skills that they are developing,” said Celeste Blodgett, ESET’s vice president of human resources."

Education is the foundation for success. It is key to making lives better, creating social change and building sustainable communities. That’s why Ford Fund invests more than $16 million annually to support educational initiatives that empower people to envision and lead change in their communities or in their own lives.

We believe the best way to learn is by doing – by taking classroom or book knowledge and applying it in the real world. Our belief in the power of learning and doing something meaningful with that learning is a key driver in the educational investments we make around the world.

• Applicants must demonstrate merit through academic achievements, leadership and campus/community activities
• Applicants must be pursuing a science, technology, engineering or math degree
• Applicants must have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Applicants must be of Hispanic descent and/or must demonstrate significant leadership or service within the underserved community
• Recipients must be enrolled in a STEM undergraduate or graduate program for the upcoming fall semester, at an accredited 2-yr or 4-yr college/university in the U.S. or its territories.

The HSF Scholarship is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a university degree. Scholarships are available, on a competitive basis, to:

• High school seniors

• Undergraduate students (all years)

• Community college students transferring to four year universities

• Graduate Students

Intelligence Community Opportunities may include summer internships, scholarships and other specialized opportunities - look here for high school opportunities as well as college. This link is to the list of jobs by agency.

Seniors in high school can apply for this scholarship

"KnowBe4, Inc. is a high growth information security company. We are the world’s largest provider of new-school security awareness training and simulated phishing. KnowBe4 was created to help organizations manage the ongoing problem of social engineering."

Who is Eligible?: This opportunity is open to any student who is low-income or veteran status who is pursuing studies in cybersecurity.

Grant Purpose: The Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program supports community college degree and industry certificate completion through financial assistance (up to $500) and subsidies for cybersecurity certification exam costs (up to $375). Financial assistance is intended to cover short-term basic needs, such as food, rent, health-related, transportation/car issues, and/or a laptop/device.

Deadline: Rolling deadline

Click here for more information about this scholarship

Click here for link to application

The International Consortium of Minority Cyber Professionals (ICMCP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit association that is dedicated to the academic and professional success of minority cyber security students and professionals. ICMCP offers our members mentoring opportunities, professional development services and vast networking resources.

Scholarship opportunites listed on this website.

"Take advantage of NSA’s student programs to learn more about NSA, deepen your knowledge of your career field, and collect a paycheck or scholarship money. We offer internships, scholarships, a co-op program and more. Search for the perfect opportunity for you based on your education level and field of interest.

Remember, NSA selects most of its student program candidates up to a year in advance. That means your application will be due at least nine months before you start, so don’t forget to plan ahead!"

Student Training and Education in Public Service (STEPS) - From student services at your school to big private scholarships, learn where to get key support for your cybersecurity degree and future career.

Scholarships, Resources, and Support Services for Cybersecurity Students

The Snort Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors who plan on seeking a degree in computer science, information technology, computer networking, cyber security, or a related field of study.

"The Stokes Educational Scholarship Program is available to high school students (seniors) who have demonstrated skills in the critical areas of computer science and electrical engineering and are planning to major in them."