Funding Amount

$3,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Alan Paller Honor Scholarship

Overview: A special honor scholarship created by the NCSF Board of Directors in memory of Alan Paller. Awarded to the top performers in the National Cyber Scholarship Competition.

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

  • Recognition of exceptional cybersecurity talent

  • Honoring Alan Paller's legacy and contributions to cybersecurity education
  • Eligibility:

  • Top 30 highest-scoring students in the National Cyber Scholarship Competition

  • Competing through CyberStart America, Cyber FastTrack, picoCTF, or CyberPatriot
  • Award Amount: $3,000 scholarship

    Award Benefits:

  • $3,000 college scholarship

  • Free intensive cybersecurity training (SANS)

  • Free access to Cyber Foundations Academy

  • Recognition as Scholar with Honors

  • Can be used at any U.S. college of student's choice
  • Organization: National Cyber Scholarship Foundation (NCSF), 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Texas, US

    Purpose: Memorializes Alan Paller and continues his commitment to developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals

    Contact: support@nationalcyberscholarship.org

    Related Programs: Part of National Cyber Scholarship Competition awards structure

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationstem-educationyouth-programsworkforce-development

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