WITH Scholar Program
The WITH Scholar Program supports cybersecurity students at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) by providing tuition assistance, hands-on experience, and professional development opportunities through the Center for Cyber and AI.
Funded through the Workforce Innovation Technology Hubs (WITH) Project, the program helps build California’s future cybersecurity workforce by supporting students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to the field.
Scholarship Benefits
WITH Scholars receive more than just financial support — they become part of a growing community of future cybersecurity leaders. The program empowers students to focus on their studies and professional development by offering:
- Financial assistance to reduce the burden of tuition costs
- Paid, hands-on experience working alongside faculty and mentors in CSUSB’s Cyber Lab and Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Professional networking through campus clubs, cybersecurity competitions, and statewide events
Through these benefits, the WITH Scholar Program helps students gain the knowledge, confidence, and connections to launch successful careers in cybersecurity and related fields.
Eligibility Requirements
To remain in good standing, WITH Scholars must meet both educational and extracurricular expectations.
Educational Expectations
- Maintain full-time enrollment with primarily in-person coursework.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2 for undergraduate or 3.4 for graduate students.
Extracurricular Expectations
- Maintain active membership and participation in the CISO Club.
- Participate in at least one cybersecurity competition per year, such as the National Cyber League (NCL) or NCAE Cyber Games.
- Work 10 hours per week in the Cyber Lab/SOC or with a designated faculty advisor.
- Attend advisor meetings each semester or as required by the PI.
- Keep your resume updated each semester.
- Earn at least one industry certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, SSCP, CEH, or CISM).
- Attend specialized courses or workshops as arranged by the PI (e.g., FISMA training).
- Participate in program evaluation activities conducted by an independent evaluator.
Program Applications
The WITH Scholar Program is not currently open for applications.