The ESET North America Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship aims to reduce the gender gap in STEM and cybersecurity by supporting women pursuing careers in this field. The scholarship is open to graduate and undergraduate women who are enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college or university in the United States. While applicants do not need to be in a cybersecurity-specific program, they must demonstrate a strong interest in a cybersecurity career.
Overview of ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship
- Open to students pursuing a career in cybersecurity
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university
- Winners will be announced by the end of June
Eligibility Criteria for ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship
- Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited U.S. college or university
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Must aspire to a career in the cybersecurity industry
- Must identify as a woman.
- Open to undergraduate, graduate, and reentry/non-traditional students.
- High school seniors can apply for freshman scholarships.
- Must be pursuing an ABET-accredited engineering, technology, or computer science degree.
- Some scholarships may have specific discipline requirements.
- Must be enrolled full-time (exceptions for non-traditional or reentry students).
- Minimum GPA varies by scholarship but is typically around 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. Some scholarships may have specific residency requirements.
- SWE membership is not required for most scholarships but may be required for certain awards.
ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship Application Process
- Complete the application form with personal and educational details
- Upload an unofficial transcript or acceptance letter as proof of enrollment
- Submit one signed letter of recommendation
- Write a 500-700 word personal essay on your motivation for a STEM career and how companies like ESET can inspire women in these fields
- The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) offers a comprehensive scholarship program to support women pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, engineering technology, and related fields. Below are key details and answers to your queries
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SWE scholarships are available to women pursuing ABET-accredited engineering, technology, or computer science degrees. Applicants must be enrolled full-time (except for reentry or non-traditional students) and meet GPA requirements specific to each scholarship.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarship Program Deadline
For freshmen: Applications typically open in March and close in May.
For sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students: Applications usually open in December and close in February.
Women in Engineering Scholarships for High School Seniors
High school seniors entering an accredited engineering program can apply for SWE scholarships in the freshman application cycle (March-May). Various SWE sections and affiliates also offer local scholarships.
Civil Engineering Scholarships for Women
SWE offers scholarships for women in various engineering disciplines, including civil engineering. Some specific scholarships may be designated for civil engineering students. Applicants should check SWE’s scholarship portal for eligibility.
When Are SWE Scholarships Announced?
For sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students: Scholarships are announced in June.
For freshmen: Scholarships are announced in August.
2025 Society of Women Engineers Collegiate Graduate Scholars Application
Applications for 2025 graduate and collegiate scholarships are expected to open in December 2024 and close in February 2025.
Society of Women Engineers Apply
Students can apply for SWE scholarships through the SWE online scholarship portal at scholarships.swe.org. Applicants must submit transcripts, recommendation letters, and essays.
Conclusion
The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. A complete application requires the submission of several documents in PDF format, including an unofficial transcript or acceptance letter as proof of enrollment, a signed letter of recommendation, and a personal essay of 500-700 words written in English or Spanish responding to the application prompt. According to the Cybersecurity Workforce Study by (ISC)2, the field remains predominantly male, with women making up less than a quarter of the workforce. Although the number of women in cybersecurity is increasing, there is still significant progress to be made.
