Funder: Washington Headquarters Services (Department of Defense)
Due Dates: July 7, 2025 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Award ceiling: $20,000,000 | Award floor: $50,000 | Up to 75 awards expected | Typical recruitment scholarship: $27,650–$36,650 per student/year
Summary: Supports accredited U.S. institutions (NCAE-C designated) to recruit and retain cyber talent for the DoD workforce through scholarships and capacity-building in cybersecurity education.
Key Information: Only National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) are eligible to apply.