Program Overview

About the Program

CyberCorps®: Scholarship for Service (SFS) is a unique program designed to increase and strengthen the cadre of information assurance professionals that protect the government's critical information infrastructure.

Pace CyberCorps® scholars will complete either a bachelor's degree in computing, a master's degree in computing, or a PhD in Computer Science, and receive support for two or three years, depending on their pathway.

Eligibility

• United States citizen or permanent resident
  • Currently enrolled in, or applied for admission/transfer to, a program at Pace University
  • Pursue or intend to pursue a course of study in cybersecurity as approved by the program director
  • Be within two years of graduation with a bachelor's, master's or PhD degree, or within three years of graduation with a combined bachelor's/master's, or PhD degree
  • Have at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA, and/or a 3.5 graduate GPA
  • Meet selection criteria for federal employment, including obtaining a security clearance

Benefits

• Full tuition and academic fees for up to three years
• Annual stipend of $25,000 for undergraduate students/$34,000 for graduate students
• Annual professional development allowances
• Paid summer internship at a local/state/federal agency between the scholar's first and second year in the program
• Full-time employment at a local/state/federal government agency

Obligations

• Be a full-time student
• Maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA (undergraduate)/3.75 GPA (graduate)
• Participate in all Pace CyberCorps® program activities
• Complete the degree/program requirements successfully
• Participate in a summer internship with a local/state/federal agency
• Work for a local/state/federal agency in qualifying positions, upon completing academic degree requirements

Selection

Pace CyberCorps® scholarships are offered on a competitive basis. The scholarships are effective for two to three years starting with the fall semester. Scholarship recipients are selected based on:

• Academic performance
• Resume key items
• Letters of recommendation
• Essay outlining the applicant's objectives as it relates to cybersecurity and a career in the government
• Ability to obtain security clearance
• Interview

Application Process and Timeline

The following documents are required to apply:

• Transcript(s) from all colleges and universities attended
• Resume highlighting key skills, work experience, honors/awards, GPA
• 2 Letters of Recommendation from faculty or employers
• Statement of purpose describing professional, personal, academic goals, commitment to SFS program, and how the program will help achieve these goals
• Download the service agreement, read and sign it

Application Deadline

April 30, annually.