CyberCorps®: Scholarship for Service
About the Program
The CyberCorps®: Scholarship for Service (SFS) program at CSUSB started in 2009. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the SFS program provides students tuition, books, and a monthly stipend. Upon graduation, these students must work in federal, state, local, or tribal government for two years (or equivalent to the length of the scholarship). Scholarships range from up to $55k for undergrads and up to $85k for graduates. Over 100 students have completed the CyberCorps®: Scholarship for Service program at CSUSB.
The application period for the 2025 scholarships will open Fall 2024.
Eligibility Requirements
CSUSB selects the most qualified candidates to participate in the program. Before reviewing the application, you must determine whether or not you meet our eligibility requirements.
Students eligible for the CyberCorps®: SFS program must:
- Be within the final two years of an eligible cybersecurity degree program at CSUSB by the time of acceptance*
- Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or a minimum graduate GPA of 3.2
- Be completing a first undergraduate or graduate degree (i.e. students may not use the scholarship for a second master's degree)
- Be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Be eligible for federal employment
- Be able to obtain a security clearance and background check
Scholarship Obligations
The CyberCorps®: Scholarship for Service (SFS) program provides students a scholarship in exchange for federal, state, local, and tribal government service. Students that graduate from the SFS program at CSUSB must complete two years of federal government employment (or a period equivalent to the length of the scholarship).* Students participating in the program must also agree to complete the program successfully, participate in a summer internship, and attend the annual CyberCorps®: Scholarship for Service Job Fair in Washington, DC
*If a student fails to complete the program, the student is responsible for repaying the entire amount equivalent to the length of the scholarship period. If a student does not fulfill their two-year commitment to work in federal, state, local, or tribal government, the student must repay the prorated amount equivalent to the length of the scholarship period.
Application Materials and Important Information
CyberCorps® Frequently Asked Questions
For more information about the program, please contact the Cybersecurity Center at cyber@csusb.edu or 909-537-7535.
*The Master’s of Science in Cyber Analytics Online program is not eligible for scholarships through the Cybersecurity Center. The program is not affiliated with the CAE Designation requirements.
Current SFS Scholars
The CSUSB Scholarship program website is now accessible to current SFS, CySP, CHIRP Scholars and alumni for calendars, Portfolium pathway/milestone information & Canvas resources, current events, FISMA syllabus/videos/resources, NICE Challenge & Portfolium workshop videos, pertinent contacts, and various training, internship, and employment resources.
The CyberCorps®: Scholarship for Service (SFS) Program at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under grant award number 1565574.
