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DoD Cyber Scholarship Program (CySP) is sponsored by United States Department of Defense (DoD). The DoD Cyber Scholarship Program (CySP) supports the recruitment of new cyber talent and the retention of current highly skilled professionals within the DoD cyber workforce, and enhances the national pipeline for the development of cyber personnel by providing grants to instit…
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Application Process – DoD CSA Scholarship Application DUE: February 17, 2026 at 12 noon THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. THIS DEADLINE WILL NOT BE EXTENDED BY THE GOVERNMENT.
Committee Review and Assessment: February 18-28, 2026 All applications, rankings and cost materials are forwarded by Penn State to DOD Program: NLT February 28, 2026 The Department of Defense Program will make selections: May 2026 (estimated) Grant Award from DoD to PSU to fund awards: July/August 2026 Students who are interested in applying for the DOD-Scholarship Program must complete: Complete the ONLINE application with the National Scholarship program.
Letters of recommendation from faculty, staff, or employers (see the instructions in the application). The letters of recommendation must address the applicant’s capability in the six competency areas. Transcripts from all colleges or universities attended.
Unofficial Transcripts are acceptable for the application. If you are selected, you will need to submit OFFICIAL transcripts to the government. Completed application with your knowledge and ability in the six competency areas (see the instructions in the application).
Returning Scholarship Students who started the CySP Program in 2025-2026 (last year) submit on the same portal that new applicants do. Your application is due 20 February 2025 on the portal. ALL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS will be reviewed by the Penn State Committee and will receive a rating of HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, RECOMMENDED or NOT RECOMMENDED.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Regionally and nationally accredited U. S. institutions of higher education, designated as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning (AI/ML) Focused Open Topic is sponsored by Army SBIR. Seeks techniques for model optimization and reducing compute resources, methods to mitigate model bias with RAG, and scalable techniques for adoption of RAG. Also, collaborative AI technologies or algorithms that enable communication between autonomous and/or semi-autonomous systems at extended ranges.
Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3). This program provides funding for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; nonprofits; and institutions of higher education to establish or enhance capabilities to prevent targeted violence and terrorism. This can include security enhancements and technology that contribute to prevention efforts.