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NSF
Federal CyberService: Scholarship for Service
Syracuse University has received a
Federal CyberService: Scholarship for Service (SFS) grant from the National
Service Foundation to educate graduate students in the fields of
information security and systems assurance.
This
scholarship program provides a multidisciplinary focus on the technology,
policy and management aspects of computer security and systems assurance.
Scholarship recipients will be drawn from affiliated programs in the College of Engineering
and Computer Science, the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs,
and the School
of Information Studies.
Our most
recent
grant will fund three cohorts of 5-6 students for up to two years each,
starting in Fall 2007.
Overview
of Program
Scholarship For Service (SFS) is a unique program designed to increase and
strengthen the cadre of federal
information assurance professionals that protect the government's critical
information infrastructure. This
program is available only to graduate-level students at SU and provides scholarships that fully fund the
typical costs that students pay for books, tuition, room, and board while attending an approved institution of
higher learning (SU). Additionally, participants receive yearly stipends of up to $12,000 in return for
working for the Federal Government for a period of time after graduation, usually 2 years of service for
students who receive two years of funding.
Benefits
Each
scholarship recipient will receive the following benefits:
- An
academic-year stipend of $12,000
- Additional
subsistence funding to cover room and board and other educational expenses
- Twelve credit
hours of tuition per semester
Scholarship
recipients will also be matched with a faculty mentor, who can provide academic
support and professional advice.
Eligibility
Requirements
All
scholarship recipients must:
- Be a U.S.
citizen
- Be a
full-time, on campus graduate student in the College
of Engineering and Computer
Science (ECS), the School of Information Studies (IST), or the Maxwell School
- Be admitted
to, and maintain good academic standing in, one of the affiliated
Certificate of Advanced Study programs
Note: ITPM scholarship recipients will need to select
courses that are targeted towards the area of systems assurance. More
information about this requirement will be appearing soon.
- Be prepared
to serve a paid summer internship at a federal agency
- Be prepared
to work for federal agency upon graduation
Specifically, students must work for the federal government for a
period equivalent to the length of the scholarship or one year,
whichever is longer.
- Meet all
selection criteria for federal employment
In particular, some recipients may be required to undergo background
investigations necessary for obtaining security clearances.
More
details about the Scholarship for Service program is available from the US
Office of Personnel Management's SFS page.
How
to Apply
To apply
for one of these scholarships, please fill out and submit a copy of the application to:
Scholarship for Service Program
c/o Bridget Crary
Hinds Hall, Room 114-O
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
13244-1200
Please
note that the deadline for applications for the 2007-2008 academic year is:
March 1, 2007
Applicant interviews are conducted on campus in February through April 2007, and are scheduled by the
SFS Coordinator, Dr. Scott Bernard. Early applications are encouraged and students selected for interview
will be notified via email by Dr. Bernard and an interview appointment will be scheduled at that point.
For Additional
Information
For more
information, please email Dr. Scott Bernard.
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