PACE UNIVERSITY

A Scholarship for Service Program in Cybersecurity

Sponsored by the National Science Foundation

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2016

About the Program

  • CyberCorps®: Scholarship for Service is a unique program designed to increase and strengthen the cadre of cybersecurity professionals that protect the government’s critical information infrastructure.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

  • United States citizenship.
  • GPA of 3.0 or better.
  • Be within two or three years of graduation in an undergraduate or graduate program (Master’s or PhD) at Pace University.
  • Meet selection criteria for government employment, including obtaining a security clearance.

Minimum Program Requirements

  • Pursue a course of study in cybersecurity as approved by the program director. Although there will be flexibility in meeting individual student interests and goals, there will be a list

of required courses a student must take.

  • Be a full-time student.
  • Maintain a GPA of at least 3.25 as an undergraduate, and 3.75 as a graduate student.
  • Participate in all scholarship program activities.
  • Maintain a lifestyle that is compatible with government agency requirements to maintain a

security clearance (e.g. no drugs/felonies, good financial stewardship, etc.).

  • Participate in a summer internship with a government agency at the end of the first year in the program.
  • Work for a federal, state, local, or tribal government agency in qualifying positions, upon completing academic degree requirements. Length of service depends on length of scholarship support - one year of service for one year of support.

Scholarship Benefits

  • Full tuition and academic fees for up to three years;
  • Annual stipend of $20,000 for undergraduate students, and $32,000 for graduate students;
  • Annual textbook allowance of $1,000.

Undergraduate and Graduate

Computing, Mathematics, Criminal Justice and Business majors

are encouraged to apply!

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Pace University

Scholarship Application Form

Undergraduate Applicant Graduate Applicant:
Last Name: / First Name: / Middle Initial:
Permanent Address: / E-Mail Address:
City: / State: / Zip Code: / Phone Numbers:
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Mailing Address (if different): / Mobile:( ) -
City: / State: / Zip Code: / US Citizen:
- / Yes: No:
Declared Major (and minor if applicable): / Anticipated Graduation Date: / Anticipated Enrollment Date
(If not currently enrolled at Pace)
Highest SAT Scores: (if any)
V: M: / Highest ACT Scores (if any)
V: M: / Highest GRE/GMAT Scores (if any)
V: Q: A:
Current and Previous Colleges and Universities Attended (provide transcript from each school):
Name: / Major:
Attendance dates: / Degree Earned (if any)
City: / State: / Zip Code: / GPA:
Overall: / Major:
Name: / Major:
Attendance dates: / Degree Earned (if any)
City: / State: / Zip Code: / GPA:
Overall: / Major:

Note: please type your information into this form, do not write by hand

The following documents must be included with this application:

  • Resume

Reference such things as awards, including extra-curricular activities like community outreach, volunteerism, Scouts, church, athletics, etc; technical certifications; work experience.

  • Transcript(s)

Provide transcripts, preferably official, from all colleges and/or universities you have attended.

  • Essay

Write a one (1) page essay describing your educational and career objectives. You should also include anycybersecurity related experience(s), if applicable, such as coursework, projects, work experience, etc.

  • Letters of Recommendation

Attach two (2) Letters of Recommendation to this application from persons knowledgeable of your potential for successful learning, as well as your knowledge and ability. At least one of these letters must be from a current faculty member (or a most current faculty member), and the second letter may be from either a current or former faculty member, or a current or former employer. Each letter must contain the name, position or title, telephone number, email address, and institutional or organizational address of the referee. In addition, please request that each referee refer to and address some or all of the following abilities/skills:

a. Knowledge of the techniques of the information security discipline, including encryption, access control, physical security, training, threat analysis, and authentication.

b. Knowledge of the human factors in information security, including human computer interaction, design, training, sabotage, human error prevention and identification, personal use policies, and monitoring.

c. Ability to identify and analyze problems, distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical decisions, and provide solutions to individual and organizational problems.

d. Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people in different situations; is tactful, compassionate and sensitive, and treats others with respect.

e. Ability to make clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; facilitates an open exchange of ideas and fosters an atmosphere of open communication.

f. Ability to express facts and ideas in writing in clear, convincing and organized manners appropriate to the audience and occasion.

  • Service Agreement Form

Read and sign the Service Agreement Form, a statement of understanding of program requirements: two/three year degree requirement and two/three year post-graduation government service commitment.

  • Interview

Applicant interviews will be conducted between Mayand June 2016. Early applications are encouraged! Those students selected for interviews will be notified via phone or email of the date, time and place of the interview.

Mail or Hand-Deliver Your Application Package by April 15, 2016 to:

Andreea Cotoranu

Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

861 Bedford Road, Goldstein Academic Center Room 326

Pleasantville, NY 10570

Scholarship selection decisions will be announced by June 30, 2016.

For program or application related questions contact:

Dr. Li-Chiou Chen, Program Director Email: hone: (914) 773-3907

Andreea Cotoranu, ProgramCoordinatorEmail: hone: (914) 773-3193