Government Cybersecurity Scholarships at BYU
BYU offers two government-funded cybersecurity scholarship programs that provide financial support in exchange for a required government service commitment after graduation.
BYU CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS)
Eligibility: BYU Cybersecurity Majors
Provides full tuition, a living stipend, and professional development funding while preparing students for careers in government cybersecurity. Through the NSF-funded CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service Program, students receive mentoring, career development, and assistance securing government internships and full-time employment.
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Provides full tuition, a living stipend, and professional development funding while preparing students for careers in government cybersecurity. Through the NSF-funded CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service Program, students receive mentoring, career development, and assistance securing government internships and full-time employment.
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DoW Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA)
Eligibility: BYU students in STEM majors interested in cybersecurity
Provides scholarships, professional development, and paid internship opportunities for students interested in civilian cybersecurity careers with the Department of Defense. Students gain valuable experience while preparing to protect the nation's critical information systems and networks. More Information
Provides scholarships, professional development, and paid internship opportunities for students interested in civilian cybersecurity careers with the Department of Defense. Students gain valuable experience while preparing to protect the nation's critical information systems and networks. More Information
Why Consider a Government Cybersecurity Career?
Government cybersecurity professionals protect critical infrastructure, national security systems, and public services from cyber threats. These scholarships provide financial support while preparing students for meaningful careers serving the public.
Which scholarship is right for you?
The comparison below highlights the key similarities and differences between the two programs.
Students are encouraged to apply for both programs if they meet the eligibility requirements.
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 | Oct 1, 2026 |
Application Due | February 2027 | Jan 31, 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.