CCSE Graduate Scholarship 2025-26

The Centre for Cyber Safety and Education is for students who are graduates and are passionate about cybersecurity. This scholarship could be exactly what you need to fund your education and pursue cybersecurity without stressing about affordability at your dream college.

What Benefits Will You Get?

The CCSE Graduate scholarship has the following benefits:

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  You can receive between ₹83,386 to ₹4,16,939 to support your cybersecurity education.
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  The scholarship funds are sent directly to your university to cover tuition and academic expenses.
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  Students from any country can apply, regardless of citizenship status.
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  You have complete flexibility to study on campus, online, full-time, or part-time anywhere in the world.
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  You can apply even before being enrolled, as long as you're accepted into a program before receiving funds.

Who Can Apply?

You're eligible for this scholarship if you meet these requirements:

Academic Requirements:

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  You must be pursuing or planning to pursue a degree in cybersecurity or information assurance
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  You need to be enrolled in a Master's or Doctoral program
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  Your GPA should be at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

GPA Conversion Help: If you're not sure how your grades convert to the US system, you can use the GyanDhan GPA calculator.

How to Apply to the CCSE Graduate Scholarship

The process of applying for the CCSE Graduate Scholarship can be broken down into these simple steps:

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  Fill in your personal and academic details, including proof of admission.
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  Share program information and family income details.
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  Upload key documents, transcripts, SOP, recommendations, resume, and ID proof.
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  Review, sign the declaration, and submit the form.
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  Track your application status and respond to any follow-ups.

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Required Documents for the CCSE Graduate Scholarship

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  Unofficial Transcripts: Submit from your most recent educational institution (official transcripts required only if you win).

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  Letter of Recommendation: One letter covering how long they've known you, your relevant skills, and why you're a good candidate.

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  Academic or Professional References: Academic references are preferred, but professional references are also acceptable.

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  Resume or CV: Maximum three pages with no publication links included.

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  Essay Questions: Answer several questions with a 250-word limit each, covering your background, goals, and why you deserve this scholarship.

Selection Process of the CCSE Graduate Scholarship

The selection committee, made up of ISC2 (International Information System Security Certification Consortium) members and scholarship donors, will evaluate you based on three main areas:

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  Passion for Cybersecurity: They want to see a genuine interest in the field through your essays and recommendation letter. Show them why cybersecurity matters to you.

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  Academic Merit: Your grades, academic performance, and any research work will be carefully reviewed. This is a merit-based scholarship, so strong academics are important.

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  Financial Need: The committee considers your financial circumstances and any economic challenges you're facing.

Contact Information

Have questions about your application? Here's how to reach them:

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  Email: scholarships@isc2.org
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  Phone: +1-727-493-3587

Need Help Funding Your Education? If you don't get this scholarship or need additional funding, explore education loans and other financial options with GyanDhan. We help students find the right funding solutions for their study abroad dreams.

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