Cyber Service Academy Scholarship
Funding Amount
Full tuition, books, fees, stipend, and laptop
Deadline
Expected ~November
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- November 1, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: November
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Students enrolled at designated National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity
Other requirements
- Willing to commit to service obligation after degree completion
Overview
Funder: U.S. Department of Defense, created through Senator Gillibrand's work on the Senate Armed Services Committee. Partnered with eligible institutions including Mohawk Valley Community College and Griffiss Institute
- Full tuition cost
- Select books and fees
- Monthly stipend
- Laptop purchase
- Additional support as determined
Geographic Scope: 19 New York institutions designated as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (including Mohawk Valley Community College)
Focus Areas:
- Cybersecurity
- Cyber operations
- Digital and multimedia forensics
- Computer crime investigations
- Related cybersecurity disciplines
Eligibility:
- Students enrolled at designated National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity
- Willing to commit to service obligation after degree completion
Service Commitment:
- Starts after awarding of degree
- Length equals the length of scholarship period (e.g., 1 year scholarship = 1 year service)
- Service in Department of Defense roles throughout DoD
Background:
Created to address critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals in the public sector. As of 2022, nearly 40,000 unfilled public-sector cybersecurity positions existed. Federal workforce aging significantly—only 7% of federal employees in computer science, computer engineering, and IT positions are under 30.
Designated Institutions in NY:
19 colleges and universities (Mohawk Valley Community College is one eligible institution)
Contact Information:
- Application portal: www.gillibrand.senate.gov/cyberacademy
- Griffiss Institute: (315) 838-1696
- Address: 592 Hangar Rd STE 200, Rome, NY 13441-4506
How to Apply
Application Process
- Visit www.gillibrand.senate.gov/cyberacademy
- Click on the DoD Cyber Scholarship Program link
- Complete the application form as directed
- Submit by deadline (open enrollment begins November 1)
- Application reviewed by DoD
- Successful applicants notified of award
Important Notes:
- Application portal may be updated as DoD refines its process
- Check website regularly for updates and requirements
- Open enrollment typically begins November 1st
- Application deadline varies by program year
Required Information:
- Student background and qualifications
- Academic performance
- Commitment to service obligation
- Enrollment at designated institution
What Griffiss Institute Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $39K
- Median grant
- $20K
- Range
- $19K–$20K
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Fields of Work
- STEM education
- Workforce development
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