Department of War
Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA) Scholarship
A scholarship program and national capacity-building initiative designed to prepare the Department of War workforce to address threats to critical information systems and networks. Awardees receive full tuition and financial support in exchange for a commitment to complete summer internships and postgraduate service within the sponsoring agency.
Award
Full tuition, fees, books, computer purchase, and stipend up to $34,000
Deadline
February 17 (annually)
Level
Both
Status
Usually due February 17 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Low (no essay or letters listed)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate and graduate students, minimum GPA 3.5
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Who is eligible
- U.S. citizen able to qualify for a security clearance
- Enrolled in a full-time cyber-related program at a designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE-C)
- Pursuing a course of study and/or have a declared major in a scientific, technical, or managerial discipline related to cyber
- Have at least one full academic year remaining in degree program
- Able to relocate within the continental U.S. for internships and service obligations
- Currently unencumbered to another program with a required service obligation
- For Undergraduates: Rising junior or senior with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
- For Graduates: Current or accepted master's or doctoral student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
What you'll need
- Part 1 application collecting general background and contact details
- Part 2 application detailing cybersecurity experience, including relevant coursework, knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Agreement to participate in summer internship(s) with the sponsoring government entity
- Post-graduation service agreement to work for the sponsoring agency for the same number of years the scholarship was received
How to apply
- Access and complete Part 1 of the application to provide general background information (https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/r0NsnisrLa).
- Upon completion of Part 1, access and complete Part 2 of the application focusing on cybersecurity experience and skills (https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/XMtbEwR6mS).
- Submit both parts of the application in a single session before the deadline on February 17, 2026 (noon EST).
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.cyber.mil/dod-workforce-innovation-directorate/csa
- How this listing was added:
- Summarized from cyber.mil
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Department of War before submitting.
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