ISSA Education Foundation is dedicated to encouraging the next generation of Cybersecurity Professionals. As part of its mission, the Foundation offers college/university scholarships to graduate students pursuing the Cybersecurity field. Applicants are evaluated based on their academic excellence, work experience, community service, extracurricular activities, a personal statement of their goals and objectives, and letter(s) of recommendation.
Students also provide a resume and unofficial transcripts as part of their application. Funds are distributed directly to their intended institution of study. Extracurricular activities relating to information security will be considered with the application as well as Relevant Community Service: Volunteer work in the cybersecurity, information technology field, or other relevant areas.
