Raytheon Technologies Underrepresented Minorities In Cybersecurity Scholarship

Raytheon Technologies is committed to access to STEM education to create a more diverse talent pipeline for the jobs of the future.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS: Three (3) Total

• A $10,000 tuition/fee scholarship award will be awarded to three individuals from historically underrepresented minorities in STEM.
• If awarded: the funds will be sent to the school with instructions that it be applied to tuition, fees, books and required materials. Recipients do NOT receive award funds.
• Award may be used for fall, spring, summer semesters, or spread out as requested.
• Awards do not renew. You will need to reapply each year in order to be considered for another award.

ELIGIBILITY

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must belong to a historically underrepresented minority in STEM – including but not limited to women, Black, Native American, Asian American & Pacific Islander, Hispanic, LGBTQ+, persons with disabilities.
• May be male, female, or nonbinary: women applicants are not required to belong to an ethnic or racial minority group.
• May be a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student (PhD candidates are not eligible to apply).
• Must be pursuing a degree in cybersecurity, information security or similar field.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher.
• May be attending on campus or online.
• May be attending full-time or part-time.
• If awarded: The award will be sent to the school with instructions that it be applied to tuition, fees, and books.
• Encouraged but not required: participation in at least one National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (any qualifier or regional) since 2017.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

1. Unofficial transcripts from your current (or most recent) educational institution. If awarded; no funds will be disbursed until official transcripts
2. One Letter of Recommendation outlining the following:
   1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
   2. What skills or abilities does the applicant have that will support him/her in completing a degree?
   3. What other information about the applicant should be taken into consideration?
   4. NOTE: Academic references are preferred; however, you may submit a professional letter of reference addressing the points above.
3. Resume/CV – No more than 3 pages maximum. Do not include links to publications.
4. Essay questions to be filled out in application:
   1. Tell us why you should be chosen to receive this (ISC)² Cybersecurity Scholarship and what makes you stand out from your peers?
   2. Describe why you need the scholarship.
   3. Describe your personal and education backgrounds.
   4. Describe why you chose your major and your goals for your academic career. What makes you a candidate for success in information security and what are your goals for your professional career.
   5. Describe any contributions to the cybersecurity field i.e., volunteer work, articles, etc., and any other hobbies or extracurricular activities and what they mean to you.  (Do not include links to articles)
   6. Please tell us anything else you would like us to know about you in consideration of your application.

SCORING CRITERIA

Applicants will be scored by members of ISC2 and scholarship sponsors (if applicable). Scoring will be based upon three categories:

1. Passion  33%
2. Merit  33%
3. Financial Need  33%

Not all applicants will receive a scholarship. Raytheon Techologies Scholarships are a one-time award and do not renew.