CyberCorps R Scholarship for Service SFS Defending Americas Cyberspace Proposal Review and Key Components 1 Review of Cybersecurity Scholarship Program Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 NSFDHSOPM ID: 769501
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CyberCorps (R) Scholarship for Service (SFS) – Defending America’s Cyberspace Proposal Review and Key Components 1
Review of Cybersecurity Scholarship ProgramCybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 (NSF/DHS/OPM)Overarching Goal/Objective: To recruit and train the next generation of information technology professionals, industry control system security professionals and security managers.Documented evidence of a strong existing academic program in cybersecurity 2
Achieved Designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD)3 2016 - 2021
Cyber Workforce Deficit
Augusta – Location, Location, Location5
Riverfront Campus Groundbreaking - June 19, 2017
BackgroundState-owned facility ($50M appropriated thru Governor’s Budget)Owned by Georgia Technology AuthorityHome to Georgia Bureau of Investigation Cyber Crime UnitPromote modernization in cybersecurity technology for public and private industriesCyber RangeTraining facilityInterdisciplinary research – healthcare, computer science, electrical engineering, math, robotics
Role of Cyber Institute CAE responsibilitiesAssign a Principal Investigator/Program Manager Joanne Sexton, Director of Cyber Institute Markus Bacha, Academic Program Coordinator Hold an information session for 2 nd /3 rd /4 th year students in cybersecurity who meet minimum GPA on application requirements (Sophomores at Augusta Tech are eligible for one year of support)Verify documentation of the eligibility of each applicant for scholarship appointment to meet minimum requirementsCoordinate with OPM for summer internships and permanent job placements for each studentTrack academic progress of students to determine continued eligibility 8
CyberCorps (R) Scholarship for Service (SFS) – Defending America’s Cyberspace Student Application 9
SFS Student ScholarshipEligibility Criterion: a. Must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.b. Must be a full-time student within three years of graduation with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a formal program focused in cybersecurity 10
Student ObligationMaintain 3.0/3.5 GPA (undergraduate/graduate)Students selected to participate in CyberCorps SFS will be obligated to work for a federal, state, or local agency for one calendar year for a period equal to the length of scholarship Students will also be required to serve in internship positions, during the time they are receiving scholarship support until they complete the course of study provided for by the scholarship. These internships will be arranged by the AU and Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The internship does not count toward satisfying the period of obligated service incurred by accepting the Cybersecurity scholarship. Students will participate in SFS conferences, workshops, and seminars.Failure to satisfy academic or service requirements of the program will result in forfeiture of the scholarship award, which will revert to a student loan11
Key Components of the Student ApplicationApplication (including essay questions)Official AU transcripts (POUNCE)ResumeAwards, Honors, and Extracurricular Activities Two letters of reference – one must be from a current faculty member Verification of Academic and Employment ConditionsFERPA Release 12
Key Components of the Student ApplicationBackground CheckInternships and final job placements in government organizations typically require high-level security clearances and scholarship recipients are required to undergo a background investigation necessary to obtain such clearancesReveal extensive information about your background, such as potentially sensitive information regarding your financial circumstances and any arrests and/or convictions for offenses of any kindMay be required to undergo certain tests, including drug and polygraph tests, to obtain and maintain clearance. See link below for more information. 13
Recap SFS Process/Timeline14 Application Essay Resume Letters FERPA July 19 Committee Review Essays RecommendationPI ReviewJuly 31
CyberCorps (R) Scholarship for Service (SFS) – Defending America’s Cyberspace Questions? 15
Recommended SFS Timeline16Scholarship notifications for students will be announced to the CAEs in Fall/Winter 2017.Recommended Timeline: Identify eligible students 7/07/2017Contact student(s) to provide general information 7/07/2017Develop webpage with info and application 7/12/2017 Host student information session 7/12/2017 Consult with Career Services for Resume 7/12-7/19/2017 Student application deadline 7/19/2017 CAE student application review/scoring 7/21/2017
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