Question:
Can I get fully funded scholarship to study cyber security in the Europe or United States of America?
Answer:
Yes, you can definitely find fully funded scholarships to study cybersecurity in both Europe and the United States. Many universities, organizations, and governments offer scholarships to international students who wish to pursue cybersecurity studies. Here are some options to explore:
1. United States
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CyberCorps®: Scholarship for Service (SFS)
This program is a U.S. government initiative designed to help students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity. It provides full tuition, a stipend, and funding for other expenses. In return, recipients must work for the federal, state, local, or tribal government after graduation in a cybersecurity-related role.- Website: CyberCorps SFS
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University Scholarships
Many U.S. universities offer scholarships for cybersecurity students, including full scholarships for international students. You will need to check individual universities' offerings.- Example: Carnegie Mellon University, University of California, Berkeley, and University of Maryland often provide scholarships or fellowships for cybersecurity students.
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The Marshall Scholarship
While this is for graduate study in the U.S., it is highly prestigious and fully funded. It is available to students from the UK but has some international scope in certain cases.- Website: Marshall Scholarships
2. Europe
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Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMDs)
Erasmus Mundus offers fully funded scholarships for international students to study in Europe. Some of the cybersecurity-related programs offered through this initiative may provide full funding, including tuition and living expenses.- Website: Erasmus Mundus
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The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals
This is a fully funded scholarship for students from certain countries, covering tuition fees, living costs, and insurance. Some cybersecurity-related programs in Sweden might be eligible for this.- Website: Swedish Institute Scholarships
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DAAD Scholarships (Germany)
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers fully funded scholarships for international students. Some German universities offer cybersecurity programs, and DAAD scholarships may cover tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs.- Website: DAAD Scholarships
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The University of Twente (Netherlands)
The University of Twente offers a variety of scholarships for international students, including fully funded options for cybersecurity-related programs.- Website: University of Twente Scholarships
3. Private and Non-Governmental Scholarships
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The Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Google offers scholarships that cover tuition fees for students with disabilities who are pursuing a degree in computer science or cybersecurity. It includes a stipend for living expenses.- Website: Google Scholarships
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The Microsoft Scholarship Program
Microsoft also offers scholarships for students in technical fields like cybersecurity. Some programs are specifically aimed at helping underrepresented groups in technology.- Website: Microsoft Scholarships
Tips for Applying:
- Research universities and programs: Many cybersecurity master's programs and even some undergraduate programs offer scholarships for international students. Check the specific scholarship details of each university.
- Check eligibility requirements: Each scholarship will have specific eligibility criteria, such as your academic background, nationality, and other factors.
- Start early: Scholarship applications, especially those that are fully funded, can be competitive, so it’s crucial to start your research and application process as early as possible.
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