CyberMom Scholarship Application

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Are you a momma pursuing a degree or certificate in cybersecurity? If so, the CyberMom Scholarship is for you! This scholarship is offered by Employ 2 Empower, a 501c(3) that endeavors to support individuals pursuing new skills and career growth. Scholarship recipients will be announced in February 2024. Awards will be disbursed directly to recipient's education institution. 

Scholarship Details

  • Scholarship Amount: up to $2500 per recipient
  • Application Deadline: January 2, 2024
  • Eligibility Criteria:
    • Must be female
    • Must be from a minority group
    • Must be primary caretaker of one or more minor children
    • Applicants must be enrolled in an associate, undergraduate, graduate or certificate program
    • Have a minimum GPA of 2.0
    • Must be pursuing a degree or certificate in cybersecurity or related field of study

Application Requirements:

  • Personal Statement:
    • Write a personal statement (500-700 words) that highlights your professional aspirations.
    • Share any personal experiences, challenges, or accomplishments that have shaped your journey and influenced your professional goals. 
    • Explain how this scholarship will help you achieve your educational and professional goals.

  • Transcripts:

    • Submit official or unofficial transcripts from your current educational institution, showing your academic performance and GPA.
    • If you are pursuing a certificate, provide transcripts from your most recent academic year.

  • Letters of Recommendation:

    • Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher, professor, employer, or mentor who can speak to your potential and character.
    • Each recommendation should be submitted directly to admin@employ2empower.org.

  • Resume:

    • Attach an updated resume outlining your work experience.

  • Application Deadline:

    • All application materials, including personal statement, transcript, letter of recommendation, and other required documents must be submitted by the application deadline on Jan 2, 2024.

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Mission

Employ 2 Empower 501c(3) provides financial support and professional development opportunities to individuals pursuing new skills and career growth.