Graduate students and rising junior or senior undergraduates accepted at or enrolled in one of the non-DoD institutions designated as CAEs are eligible to apply for full scholarships to complete bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, or graduate (post-baccalaureate) certificate programs, in an information assurance discipline.

  Students who received scholarships during the 2002-2003 academic year, and who wish to apply for additional support must submit updated application information as described at IA Scholarship and Vacancy Announcement.  Returning students will be given first priority over new students as long as they continue to meet IASP requirements. Subsequent scholarship awards are dependent upon satisfactory academic progress, internship performance and the availability of funds. Scholarship awards are also contingent on the CAE competing successfully for a grant award.

  Students selected for the program will receive scholarships (including tuition, books, fees, and a stipend). During breaks in their academic studies, Information Assurance Scholars will receive progressive, hands-on experience in information security internships. In return, scholars must agree to some restrictions and obligations regarding curriculum, GPA and post-program employment. If all conditions are met, Information Assurance Scholars who elect to serve a period of obligated service as civilian employees will receive full-time permanent positions with the Department of Defense on program completion. Alternately, scholarship recipients may elect to serve a period of obligated service as a member of the National Guard or Reserves. Instructions for applying for this opportunity and application materials are available at DoD IA Scholarship and Vacancy Announcement.