Shon Harris WIS Memorial Scholarship

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 2/1/2024

Closes: 6/15/2024

Shon Harris WIS Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to female undergraduate and graduate students working on a degree in information security.

Win up to

$2,000

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements

This program is open to female full-time sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are working on a degree in computer science with a focus on information security.

Minimum GPA is 2.5 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students.

Applicants must submit a 500word personal statement that includes a short autobiography, information on their chosen academic program, a statement of interests, and their goals in information security.

Selection is based on that statement, academic excellence, work experience, community service, extracurricular activities (including those in cyber security and information technology), and relevant certifications and clubs.

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree

Current Grade

College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior

Location

Country: US

Intended Area of Study

Computer Science, Information Technology

Minimum GPA

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