Scholarship for Service

Items required for application:

• Letter of Intent 
  
  • 1 page
  • Describe why you are a strong candidate for this program, including your motivation to serve in government and your plans for fulfilling this commitment.
  • Address letter to CyberCorps SFS Admissions Committee
• Resume
• Copy of unofficial transcript (from BYU or most recent university attended)
• Diploma or Graduation Plan
  
  • Diploma (if applying for MS) from your most relevant undergraduate or graduate degree
  • Graduation Plan (if applying to start your Junior or Senior year) that demonstrates a clear path to graduation by an appropriate date.
    
    • BYU students should work with Alisha Wall to create a graduation plan before submitting SFS application
    • Non-BYU students need to provide a path to graduation within the allotted timeframe.
• One Character Letter of Recommendation from a family member or close associate, addressing the following points:
  
  • Describe the candidate’s dedication to serving in the federal government.
  • Provide an example that demonstrates the candidate’s integrity, especially as it relates to fulfilling commitments.
  • Are there any potential challenges you foresee in the candidate’s ability to work in a government role?
    
• Names and contact information of two professional references (faculty or employers).
  
  • You will send them a link (provided in the application) and they will fill out a survey regarding your qualifications.
  • You will receive an email notification when each reference is received.
    

Questions: Please contact SFS Administrator - Audra McHoes