General Information

Funded by the Department of Defense, CS@Mines DoD CySP Scholarship Program, provides a full-ride scholarship and employment with a DoD department for an equivalent number of years that students receive funds. Eligible students must be entering the junior year or higher. Graduate students up to the PhD level are also eligible. Students must have a GPA of 3.2 (undergrad) or 3.5 (grad) or higher and experience and/or strong interest in cybersecurity. Scholarship awards are determined by the Department of Defense and awardees must undergo a background check for final approval.

Additional scholarship benefits

  • $25,000 annual living stipend
  • $1500 one time laptop stipend
  • Paid health insurance
  • Paid summer internships with a DoD department
  • Textbook stipend