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The NSF CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS) Program is a grant from the National Science Foundation that funds U.S. colleges and universities to establish scholarship programs in cybersecurity and AI workforce development.
The Scholarship Track provides student stipends—up to $25,000 per year for undergraduates and up to $34,000 per year for graduate students—with recipients required to serve in a federal, state, local, or tribal government cybersecurity or AI role for a period equal to their scholarship. The Innovation Track supports educational enhancements in AI and cybersecurity curricula and degree pathways.
Eligible applicants are U.S.-accredited universities and colleges. Students must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
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CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) NSF's implementation of the revised 2 CFR NSF Financial Assistance awards (grants and cooperative agreements) made on or after October 1, 2024, will be subject to the applicable set of award conditions, dated October 1, 2024, available on the NSF website .
These terms and conditions are consistent with the revised guidance specified in the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024.
Important information for proposers All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets these requirements.
Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.
Updates to NSF Research Security Policies On July 10, 2025, NSF issued an Important Notice providing updates to the agency's research security policies, including a research security training requirement, Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program annual certification requirement, prohibition on Confucius institutes and an updated FFDR reporting and submission timeline.
Supports scholarships and educational innovations that integrate AI and cybersecurity training to prepare a skilled U.S. workforce for the AI and cybersecurity mission of government organizations. Supports scholarships and educational innovations that integrate AI and cybersecurity training to prepare a skilled U.S. workforce for the AI and cybersecurity mission of government organizations.
Government and the nation face a talent shortfall in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. The CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service ( CyberAI SFS ) program welcomes proposals that address AI and cybersecurity education and workforce development. CyberAI refers to using AI in cybersecurity as well as providing security and resilience for AI systems.
The Scholarship Track provides funding to establish, or to continue, scholarship for service programs with integrated AI and cybersecurity components (CyberAI). Scholarship recipients must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and work after graduation in the AI or cybersecurity mission of a government organization for a period of at least the length of the scholarship.
The Innovation Track supports projects that enhance preparation of AI and/or cybersecurity professionals. Projects may expand existing educational opportunities, curricula, degree programs, educational pathways, methods and interventions, and partnerships among institutions of higher education, government, and employers. Two statutes authorize this program: 15 USC §7442 (cybersecurity) and 42 USC §18993 (AI).
CyberAI SFS aligns with the Executive Order 14277 to prioritize AI within scholarship for service programs. CyberAI is managed by NSF’s Directorate for STEM Education in collaboration with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Updates and announcements NSF launches AI and cybersecurity education solicitation, enhancing longstanding Scholarship for Service program March 18, 2026 - Office Hour about NSF 26-503 CyberAI Solicitation Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Map of recent awards made through this program Directorate for STEM Education (EDU)
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Project title starting with 'CyberAI SFS:' (Scholarship) or 'CyberAI Innovation:' (Innovation)
Evaluation plan with metrics and timeline
Results from prior NSF support
Graduate student mentoring plan
Scholarship Track: recruitment plan, mentoring strategy, institutional responsibility plan, evidence of strong AI/cybersecurity program
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities and colleges accredited in the U. S. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000 per year for undergraduate students; up to $34,000 per year for graduate students. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
NSF CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS) Program is funded by National Science Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 8 required documents: Project title with required prefix, Evaluation plan with metrics and timeline, Results from prior NSF support, Graduate student mentoring plan (if applicable), Recruitment plan (Scholarship Track), and Mentoring strategy (Scholarship Track), among others (the full list is in the Required Documents section on this page). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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