ENHANCING NATIONAL SECURITY WITH EXCELLENCE IN CYBERSECURITY EDUCATION
Embry-Riddle enjoys unique success with Department of Defense and National Science Foundation scholarships.
DoD CSA: Elevating Military Cyber Security Standards As proud recipients of over 16 scholarships from the DoD CSA since 2020, we play a pivotal role in stronger national security. Qualified students selected for the DoD CSA scholarship benefit from comprehensive support, receiving full-ride financial assistance and other benefits. Graduates commit to a cybersecurity role within the DoD, ensuring a supply of skilled professionals for key government agencies. The CIS department has mentored seven CSA scholars. In the past, we have boasted one of the highest numbers of CSA scholarships among fellow educational institutions nationally.
In an era where cybersecurity is vital to national security, our success with two prestigious and highly competitive scholarship programs — the Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Service Academy (CSA), formerly known as Cyber Scholarship Program (CySP), and the National Science Foundation (NSF) CyberCorps ® Scholarship for Service (SFS) program — stands as a
testament to our commitment to excellence in this critical field.
Both scholarship programs address workforce shortages, turning academic institutions into cybersecurity hubs and fortifying the nation’s defenses. These initiatives are not only a demonstration of the U.S. government’s commitment to national cybersecurity but also a strategic investment in cultivating highly skilled professionals. The CIS department’s recognition in both the DoD CSA and NSF SFS scholarships sets Embry-Riddle apart as a distinguished leader. We are also the sole NSF SFS institution in the nation for aviation and aerospace cybersecurity. These distinctions underscore our dedication to excellence and position us as leaders in shaping the next generation of cybersecurity experts.
2024-25 Cyber Scholars (left to right): Cameron Devaney, Michael Boehm, Stephen Levy, Justin La Zare, Nathan Johnson, Kyle Wheaton, Noah Steele, Jesse Hix, Michael Doolan.
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