DoD Cybersecurity Scholarship Program at Metropolitan State University
The Department of Defense Cybersecurity Scholarship Program (DoD CySP) provides accredited National Centers of Academic Excellence (NCAE) in Cybersecurity the opportunity to identify high-achieving talented students (rising juniors, seniors, and graduate students) with interest in cyber careers and submit scholarship applications on their behalf. This scholarship program is one of the most competitive and prestigious in the Nation that helps enhance the DoD's ability to recruit and retain cyber specialists to strengthen the Nation's cyber posture.
 
Applications are being accepted now for the 2022-2023 academic year. Please read all the eligibility requirements and apply before the deadline.  

The application deadline is Tuesday, February 1, 2022. To be considered for the scholarship, we must receive your completed application package by this date.

An information session webinar will be held on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 6:00 PM.

For more information, please, visit the Metro State DoD CySP Page at https://bit.ly/metro-dodcysp 

For DoD CySP program-related questions, please contact Metropolitan State University Cybersecurity Program Coordinator Professor Faisal Kaleem at cyber.scholarships@metrostate.edu.

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Metropolitan State University is an NSA/DHS designated CAE/CD (Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense) institution. MN Cyber is a public-private partnership with the sole mission to help MN become the cyber leader in the nation.
Eligibility Requirements
Students interested in applying for a DoD CySP Scholarship must:
• Be a United States Citizen and be at least 18 years or older at the time of application
• Be starting their junior or senior year of a bachelor’s program (BS in Cybersecurity preferred) in Fall 2022 OR entering the graduate program (MS in Cyber Operations preferred) in Fall 2022
• Have and be able to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 (undergraduate) and 3.5 (graduate) for the duration of the academic year
• Sign a written agreement obligating to work for the DoD as a civilian employee for one calendar year for each year of scholarship assistance. You will also be required to participate in internships arranged by DoD during the summer terms or other semester breaks.
• Have a clean background and be able to obtain a security clearance
Personal Details
Your Metro State's Email Address (xyz@my.metrostate.edu)? *
Your Contact Phone (mobile preferred) Number is (xxx-xxx-xxxx)? *
Your First Name is? *
Middle Name (if any)
Your Last Name is? *
Your Gender? *
Your Age Group? *
Your Ethnicity origin (or Race)? *
Which of the following best describes you? *
Educational Details
In Spring 2024, your student standing would be a? *
What is your anticipated date of Graduation (e.g., Spring 2024)? *
What is your current cumulative GPA (out of 4.0)? *
What is your current major-specific GPA (out of 4.0)? *
For which degree level would the scholarship be applied? *
What is your current Undergraduate Major? *
Which undergraduate minor(s) are you currently enrolled in (select all that apply)? *
Required
If you are a graduate student, which program are you currently (or will you be) enrolled in? *
Employment Details
Employment Status? *
Your current field of employment is? *
If currently employed, is your current field of employment, related to cybersecurity? *
If currently employed, which of the following industry sector is your job associated with? *
Technical Skills
Rate the following technical skill sets based on your current knowledge level, with 1 being NO KNOWLEDGE of the subject and 10 being EXPERT knowledge. Please provide an honest assessment of your current skills.
Microsoft Windows Operating System Skills (including Windows Server 2008-2019, Windows 7-10) *
No Knowledge
Expert
Linux Operating System Skills (including iptables and general Linux configuration and administration) *
No Knowledge
Expert
MAC Operating System Skills (OS X) *
No Knowledge
Expert
Programming and/or Scripting? *
No Knowledge
Expert
Firewall Configuration *
No Knowledge
Expert
Computer Networking (routers, switches, ACLs) *
No Knowledge
Expert
Cyber Security Operations? *
No Knowledge
Expert
Experience with Security Distributions such as Kali Linux, etc.? *
No Knowledge
Expert
Soft Skills
Rate the following soft skill sets based on your current experience, with 1 being NO SKILLS in the area and 10 being EXCELLENT SKILLS. Please provide an honest assessment of your current skills.
Basic Research Skills? *
None
Excellent
Time Management Skills? *
None
Excellent
Critical Thinking Skills? *
None
Excellent
Team Collaboration Skills? *
None
Excellent
Report Writing Skills? *
None
Excellent
Communication and Presentation Skills? *
None
Excellent
Which of the following Certifications do you currently hold? Please select all that apply. If the certification is not listed, check "Other" and write in the names of any other non-expired certifications you currently hold. Use a comma as a separator if you have more than one. *
Required
Have you ever participated (or participating) in the Cyber Collegiate Defense Competition (CCDC)? *
Are you a member of the Cybersecurity and Forensics Student Organization (CFSO)? *
Background Information
We will verify all the information so please provide an honest response
Have you ever been suspended or dismissed from any school? *
Have you ever been on academic or disciplinary probation? *
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? *
Is there anything else you would like to tell us?
Acknowledgments
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Please type your Full Name in place of your signature. *
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