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High School Students: Get Involved in Cyber this Semester!

The next generation of qualified, capable cyber professionals are sitting in today’s classrooms. Are you a high school student ready to learn more about how to enhance your cybersecurity skillset and succeed in the cyber workforce? Now is the time to start researching cyber opportunities happening this summer and early fall in your area and around the U.S.

Colleges & Scholarships

Have you applied to a college or university with a designated cybersecurity degree program? Did you know many of these schools also offer scholarships – up to $27,000 for undergraduate students and up to $37,000 for graduate students. Check out the full list of nationally recognized colleges and universities in 49 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.

Cybersecurity Competitions & Games

Cybersecurity isn’t all fun and games…but it can be! Our Cybersecurity Competitions & Games page hosts a plethora of information about upcoming individual and team activities. Explore your options for summer and fall openings and plan your registration now.

New Cyber Career Profiles

Interested in learning more about cybersecurity positions to pursue after graduation? Check out the updated Cyber Career Profiles on the Cybersecurity for Students page for cybersecurity careers details such as recommended educational background, ideal skills to possess, projected job growth and salary ranges, and more.

With hundreds of colleges offering cyber degree programs and scholarship opportunities and cybersecurity competitions and games registration going live, don’t wait to explore your options today! Questions? Please email us at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov(link sends email).

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