NCYTE Scholarship National Cybersecurity Training & Education Center
Adam Brendgard Graduated Summer 2022 with an Associate in Applied Science Transfer - Cybersecurity degree with honors
Adam Brendgard was one of 15 cybersecurity and computer information systems students who received scholarship awards from WCC’s National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center (NCyTE). These scholarships were made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation and coordinated by WCC Foundation. Brendgard studied Computer Information Systems and Cybersecurity at WCC. He came to Whatcom after serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. “After four
years of experience in the U.S. Coast Guard, I found my niche and future career path that I knew I would excel at. I was inspired to attend Whatcom because of the College’s impressive cyber program,” Brendgard shared. While his service in the Coast Guard provided some tuition assistance via the G.I. Bill, he shared that receiving the NCyTE scholarship helped bridge the gap for additional education costs and rent and the scholarship lifted a burden off his shoulders. After graduating from Whatcom, Brendgard enrolled at Western Washington University to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in cybersecurity and to continue with a master’s degree. “Whatcom opened the door to a career I’ll excel at, and I know I’ll enjoy it for the rest of my years.”
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