BYU has two government cybersecurity scholarship opportunities available
BYU CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS)
Eligibility: BYU Cybersecurity Majors
The NSF-funded CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program is designed to recruit and train the next generation of information technology professionals, industrial control system security professionals, and security managers to meet the needs of the cybersecurity mission for Federal, State, local, and tribal governments. More Information
The NSF-funded CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program is designed to recruit and train the next generation of information technology professionals, industrial control system security professionals, and security managers to meet the needs of the cybersecurity mission for Federal, State, local, and tribal governments. More Information
DoW Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA)
Eligibility: BYU students in STEM majors interested in cybersecurity
The Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA) is both a scholarship program for the DoW, and a capacity building tool for the nation. The program is a result of commitment from DoW and Congress to support higher education as a means to prepare the DoW workforce to deal with threats against the Department’s critical information system and networks. More Information
The Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA) is both a scholarship program for the DoW, and a capacity building tool for the nation. The program is a result of commitment from DoW and Congress to support higher education as a means to prepare the DoW workforce to deal with threats against the Department’s critical information system and networks. More Information
Not sure which scholarship is right for you? The comparison below highlights the key differences. Students are welcome to apply for both programs if they meet the eligibility requirements.
One of the biggest distinctions is that SFS students pursue government internships and employment with program support, while CSA students are matched with a sponsoring Department of Defense organization.
CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) | DoW Cyber Service Academy (CSA) | |
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Length of Scholarship | 2-3 years | 1-5 years |
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Tuition | 100% | 100% |
Annual Stipend | $27k/year (undergrad) $37k/year (graduate) | $29k/year (undergrad) $34k/year (graduate) |
Professional Development Fund |
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Government summer internship |
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Post-graduation government job |
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More Information | BYU SFS website | BYU CSA website Cyber Service Academy (DoW) |
Application Opens | November 2026 | December 2026 |
Application Due | February 2027 | February 2027 |
BYU awarded NSF CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service grant
Today the U.S. National Science Foundation announced six new academic institutions are being awarded CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service (SFS) grants.
NSA/DHS Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
BYU has been designated as a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) since 2012.