CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS)

Program Focus: Cybersecurity and information technology careers supporting federal, state, local, and tribal government cybersecurity needs

Purpose: Recruits and trains the next generation of:

• Information technology professionals
• Industrial control system security experts
• Security managers

Eligibility:

• Information Systems Technology (IST) major or cybersecurity-related field
• Full-time student status required
• Minimum 3.7 GPA (based on example recipient)
• First-generation college students, students with documented disabilities, or students from lower economic backgrounds may have priority (TRiO eligible)

Program Requirements:

• Full-time participation in studies and related activities
• Complete summer internship with local government office
• Work obligation: 3 years for government upon finishing bachelor's degree
• Covers final undergraduate year at community college
• Continues for 2+ years when transferring to 4-year institution for bachelor's degree

Geographic Scope: Federal program with local government office placements

Contact/Support: Academic advisors can assist with application process. TRiO program provides additional support for eligible students.

Application Process

Eligibility Verification:

• Maintain strong GPA (3.7+ recommended based on successful applicant)
• Be enrolled as full-time student
• Have academic advisor support

Required Components:

• Application submission (specific deadline not provided in source material)
• Academic records/GPA documentation
• Commitment to work requirement after graduation

Program Commitments Upon Acceptance:

1. Maintain full-time enrollment status
2. Complete required summer internship with government office
3. Sign agreement to work 3 years for government after bachelor's degree completion
4. Maintain satisfactory academic progress

Support Available:

• Academic advisor guidance and encouragement
• TRiO program support for eligible students
• Faculty mentorship opportunities