The DoW Cyber Service Academy Scholarship (formerly the DoD Cyber Scholarship Program) offers a full-ride cybersecurity scholarship designed to build the federal cyber workforce and lead to guaranteed civilian United States Department of War employment after graduation.
The scholarship covers:
• 100% tuition and required fees
• Annual stipend ($29,000 undergraduate / $34,000 graduate)
• Laptop/computer (one-time purchase)
• Required books and course supplies
Participants complete a 1-year United States Department of War service commitment for each year of scholarship support, with placement in cyber and IT roles across DoW agencies nationwide.
Eligible applicants include:
• Undergraduate students (rising juniors/seniors, GPA 3.2+)
• Graduate students (GPA 3.5+)
• U.S. citizens enrolled full-time at a CAE-Cyber institution
Applications open: December 12, 2025
Deadline: February 17, 2026 (12:00 PM EST)