Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (Full Proposal) | July 15, Annually Thereafter
Funding Amounts: $2,000,000–$5,000,000 per award over five years; ~$20,000,000 total program funding; ~16 awards expected
Summary: Supports higher education institutions to establish or continue cybersecurity scholarship programs, recruiting and training students for government cybersecurity roles.
Key Information: Each organization may submit only one proposal per cycle; strong cybersecurity programs required; student service obligation applies.