The fields of cybersecurity and data privacy are expanding and offering substantial diverse career opportunities. By providing both a $1,000 and $500 Cyber Security Intellects “Where Pop Culture & Cyber Security Meet” Scholarship, we hope to encourage the next generation of professionals to pursue a rewarding, lucrative, and meaningful career in a field that impacts the areas of cybersecurity and data privacy.

U.S. Resident

Graduating high school senior or current undergraduate student

Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or Higher

Accepted into or attending an accredited College or University

Majoring in a field that has the potential to impact the areas of Cybersecurity or Data Privacy. (Including, but not limited to, majors related to: cybersecurity, computer science, criminology, engineering, mathematics, journalism, education, communications, public policy, sociology, etc.)

Demonstration of an interest in the field of Cybersecurity or Data Privacy

Completion of the scholarship application before the deadline

The scholarship will be awarded to the applicants that meet the minimum requirements and best demonstrates a genuine desire to make an impact in the field of Cybersecurity or Data Privacy.

When: February 20 - April 2, 2023

Where: Use "Apply" link below to submit an application.

Deadline: April 2, 2023

The winners will be notified by phone, email and/or U.S. mail after the judging has been completed.

Both the $1,000 and $500 awards will be paid to the winners within one month after being notified. Students must provide proof of enrollment prior to disbursement of the award.

The award winners understands and represents that the scholarship money shall be used only for education-related purposes, such as tuition, books, etc.

By submitting an application, the applicant grants The Cyber Security Intellects, its agents and/or representatives permission to post the applicant’s name, school or university, applicant’s photo, and the winning entry on the website and in other marketing platforms, including but not limited to blog, social media accounts, and related sites.