Vectra AI Scholars Program

Vectra AI Scholars Program is a scholarship and recognition program from Vectra AI that supports students working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Vectra AI is an industry leader in network detection and response (NDR), recognized in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant, and uses this program to engage the next generation of security researchers and AI practitioners.

The program offers mentorship opportunities and exposure to real-world security research conducted by Vectra AI's team of data scientists, security researchers, and engineers. It is designed for students interested in AI-driven threat detection, cloud security, and identity protection. Specific award amounts and application deadlines are determined on a cycle basis; applicants should check the Vectra AI website for current details.

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Vectra AI Scholars Program AI for Cybersecurity Innovation Empowering the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Innovators Vectra AI is proud to introduce the AI Scholars Program , a scholarship opportunity for high school, college and graduate students who have groundbreaking ideas for leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity.

This program inspires innovation in cybersecurity, recognizing exceptional talent and rewarding creative approaches to identifying and neutralizing attacks. Winners will receive cash awards, mentorship from Vectra AI experts, and the opportunity to shape the future of AI in cybersecurity.

$10,000 cash scholarship award $5,000 cash scholarship award Winners will be paired with a Vectra AI mentor to receive career guidance, networking support, and ongoing research mentorship for one year. Open to high school, undergraduate and graduate students from eligible countries. * Passion for AI and cybersecurity demonstrated through submitted proposals.

A written document or prototype showcasing a novel approach to using AI that could be leveraged in cybersecurity use cases. Optional diagrams, code samples, or visualizations. Proposals must be between 500–2,500 words, optionally accompanied by diagrams, code samples, or visualizations.

Executive summary, vision and goals, technical details, and a short bio. Submissions will be evaluated on: Innovation: How unique and forward-thinking is the idea in leveraging AI in Cybersecurity. Technical Feasibility: Is the proposed idea technically sound, feasible to build, and viable in real-world applications?

Impact: What is the potential impact of the idea on the cybersecurity industry? Clarity and Presentation: How well is the idea articulated and presented in the submission? Prepare your application, including your essay and any supporting materials.

Complete the application form below and upload your documents. Submit your application by March 31, 2025. Thank you for your interest, scholarship submissions are now closed.

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For any questions or issues related to the Vectra AI Scholars Program, please feel free to reach out to cjennings@vectra. ai for assistance. Please use your .

edu email for submission. * This scholarship program is open to residents of the following countries only: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, and United States. Vectra AI’s mission is to make the world a safer and fairer place.

Sharing knowledge is a big piece of our culture as we innovate with AI. By fostering innovation through the AI Scholars Program, we aim to inspire and empower the next generation of talent to tackle today’s evolving cybersecurity challenges. Vectra AI, Inc. is the cybersecurity AI company that protects modern networks from modern attacks.

When today’s cyber attackers bypass existing controls, evade detection, and gain access to customers’ data center, campus, remote work, identity, cloud, or IoT/OT environments, the Vectra AI Platform detects their every move, connects the dots in real time, and stops them before they become breaches.

With 35 patents in AI-driven security and the most vendor references in MITRE D3FEND, organizations worldwide rely on Vectra AI to detect and stop attacks that other tools miss. For more information, visit www. vectra.

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