CISR - Scholarships

CISR - Scholarships

Scholarships: Civilian (Scholarship for Non-Military Service - SFS Program)

Civilian Master's Degree Scholarship - STEM and MONARCH Programs

The Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Information Systems Security Studies and Research (CISR) is ready to lead you on the start of your new career in the STEM or MONARCH program. The "Scholarship for Service (SFS)" program DOES NOT entail enrollment in the Military. Our students receive their Master's Degree and move on to CIVILIAN government jobs in such organizations as the CIA, FBI, NSA, and others.

NPS's Center for Information Security Studies and Research (CISR) is one of the world's foremost centers for information security education and research and has been designated as a National Center of Excellence for Information Assurance in Education and Research.

Overview:

Paid tuition at NPS for two year Master's Degree in Computer Science, emphasis in Information Assurance
Approximately $25,000/year salary while enrolled in the program, plus textbook stipend.
Access to state-of-the-art equipment and the opportunity to participate in classified classes and research
Participate in a summer internship to gain real world experience
Upon graduation, start your paid CIVILIAN position as a cyber security professional in any of a number of government organizations for a minimum of two years

Qualifications for SFS:

STEM Program: This program is designed for individuals with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and/or Engineering background.
Click here for more information on the STEM program

MONARCH Program: This program is designed for anyone with a Bachelors degree in any undergraduate field that have the aptitude and desire to study Computer Science.
Click here for more information on the MONARCH program

Students selected for this program will receive a full 2-year tuition (i.e. six to nine academic quarters) to the NPS Computer Science Program, a yearly stipend while in school, and placement in a summer internship program. After completion of the program, students will seek full-time, paid positions with the Federal Government where they will work for a minimum of two full years. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0414102.

STEM and MONARCH Application Timelines:

Timeline	Application Season Opens	Application Deadline	Student Notifications	Visitor's Day	Acceptance Deadline	Arrival Date (Report In)	Classes Start
MONARCH Students Jan 2013
MONARCH Students July 2013	OPEN	21 Mar 13	05 May 13	N/A	11 May 13	01 Jul 13	08 Jul 13
STEM Students Sep 2013	OPEN	21 Mar 13	05 May 13	N/A	11 May 13	23 Sep 13	30 Sep 13

For more information contact:
   Mail:
     Attn: Special Projects Coordinator
     Naval Postgraduate School
     1411 Cunningham Road
     Dept CS, Bldg 305, GE-210
     Monterey, CA, 93943-5285

   Phone: (831) 656-7890
   Email: sfsapps@nps.edu

Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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