Scholarship program 2023-2024

Amount

5,000 USD

Availability:

The scholarship is available year-round (2023-2024).

Terms:

• Applicants should be enrolled at an accredited university/college in the United States of America (U.S.) or currently living in the United States of America and attending an accredited online university/college.
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in IT/tech/security or another IT-related field.
• Undergraduate students must have completed at least one IT course and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
• Graduate students must be enrolled in or have finished at least one IT class with a cumulative grade point of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
• Applicants must submit a personal statement, current college transcript, and at least one letter of recommendation.
• Applicants must register through their university or college-issued email.

Writing Prompt:

• Briefly write an essay about yourself and cover your career/academic short-term and long-term goals.
• After that, answer these questions:
• What did you learn from your experiences? You can write about community service, employment, volunteer work, sports, school clubs, family, etc.
• Cover your most meaningful achievements and how they relate to your studies and future goals.
• Write a 500 to 1,000-word essay where you share a story about how the internet helped you express your voice.