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THIS PROGRAM IS FOR STUDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY, AT THIS TIME.
This year’s women in cybersecurity scholarships are sponsored by Cyber Defense Magazine and PayPal.
FIRST 1/2 OF 2026
Open date: October 23, 2025
Closing date: June 16, 2026
Winner(s) to be announced: During RSAC Conference 2026 in San Francisco, CA, USA and/or BlackHat 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Scholarship: At least $1,000.00 USD per winner plus potential air/hotel covered in opportunity to attend one or more of cybersecurity conferences.
SECOND 1/2 OF 2026
Open date: June 17, 2026
Closing date: December 16, 2026
Winner will be announced: During CyberDefenseCon 2026 in Orlando, Florida, USA and/or RSAC Conference 2027 in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Funding for: 2026/2027 School year.
Proceeds usable for: College or university fees in any computer science and/or cybersecurity educational program that is at an accredited institution.
The Young Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship, provided by Cyber Defense Awards, is a multi-staged scholarship opportunity for young women in cybersecurity who are in college or planning to attend college for a degree in cybersecurity.
The benefits of the scholarship include:
- Cash scholarship funding to help cover the cost of tuition, fees, and other expenses related to your cybersecurity education or career development.
- Opportunities to travel, expenses paid, to major cybersecurity conferences like RSAC Conference, BlackHat, Defcon and CyberDefenseCon
- Opportunities to network with other women in cybersecurity and industry leaders.
- Mentorship from experienced cybersecurity professionals.
- A chance to attend the Top Global CISO Conference and network with them.
In addition to these benefits, the scholarship also provides you with the opportunity to make a difference in the field of cybersecurity by helping to close the gender gap. As a member of our community, you will be part of a growing network of women who are working to make cybersecurity a more inclusive and diverse field.
Read a recent article by our first year winner, here.
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