"Where Pop Culture & Cyber Security Meet" Scholarship

INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONALS

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  • The fields of cybersecurity and data privacy are expanding and offering substantial diverse career opportunities. By providing $1,000 & $500 “Where Pop Culture & Cyber Security Meet” Scholarship awards, The Cyber Security Intellects nonprofit organization hopes to encourage the next generation of professionals to pursue a rewarding, lucrative, and meaningful career in a field that impacts the areas of cybersecurity and data privacy.

  • U.S. Resident

    Current undergraduate student

    Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or Higher

    Attending an accredited College or University

    Majoring in a field that has the potential to impact the areas of Cybersecurity or Data Privacy. (Including, but not limited to, majors related to: cybersecurity, computer science, criminology, engineering, mathematics, journalism, education, communications, public policy, sociology, etc.)

    Demonstration of an interest in the field of Cybersecurity or Data Privacy

    Completion of the scholarship application before the deadline

  • The scholarship will be awarded to the applicants that meet the minimum requirements and best demonstrates creativity and desire to make an impact in the field of Cybersecurity or Data Privacy.

  • Where: Use "Apply" to submit an application.

    Deadline: May 17, 2026

  • The winners will be notified by email after the judging has been completed.

  • Scholarship award will be paid to the winners within one month after being notified. Students must provide proof of enrollment via official transcript prior to disbursement of the award.

  • The award winners understands and represents that the scholarship money shall be used only for education-related purposes, such as tuition, books, etc.

  • By submitting an application, the applicant grants The Cyber Security Intellects, its agents and/or representatives permission to post the applicant’s name, school or university, applicant’s photo, and the winning entry on the website and in other marketing platforms, including but not limited to blog, social media accounts, and related sites.

If you have any questions about the scholarship please email scholarships@thecybersecurityintellects.org.

 
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