How to Apply
- Visit the federal government's  webpage to complete the application form.
- Complete and submit the supplemental materials listed in the application, following the required formatting standards and guidance.
Please allow sufficient time to complete the application, as it is very detailed and requires a significant amount of supplemental content, including a personal statement, resume, letter of reference, and possibly additional documentation.
This program is sponsored and administered by the federal government. The Center for Security Studies at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï is the point of contact for students at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï who wish to apply for this scholarship program.
If you have any questions about this scholarship opportunity, please email css@umgc.edu and include "CSA Scholarship" in the subject line.
Cybersecurity Designations
ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency and as a Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence (CDFAE) by the DC3 Academic Cyber Curriculum Alliance.
     
Please note: This designation allows the U.S. Department of Defense to offer this scholarship opportunity to ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï students.
FAQs
Please note: The Cyber Service Academy application for the 2027–2028 academic year is now open. For the most current information and to apply, please refer to the Ìý·É±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ð.
The application deadlines are as follows:
- CSA Application:
- Application Open:Â October 1, 2026
- Application Closes:Â January 31, 2027 (Noon)
Please make sure to review the Ìý³¦²¹°ù±ð´Ú³Ü±ô±ô²â.Ìý