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Center for Cyber Safety and Education and Raytheon Technologies Open Cybersecurity Scholarship Application for Underrepresented MinoritiesA total of $30,000 in scholarships to be awarded, helping to improve diversity in the cybersecurity workforce ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Cyber Safety and Education, the charitable foundation of (ISC)², announced today that it is accepting applications for the Raytheon Technologies Underrepresented Minorities in Cybersecurity Scholarship, which will provide $30,000 in cybersecurity scholarships this year. The scholarship aims to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the cybersecurity industry. Three $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to individuals from historically underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Qualifying groups include but are not limited to women, Black, Native American, Asian American & Pacific Islander, Hispanic, African American, LGBTQ+ and individuals with disabilities. The deadline to submit applications is May 1, 2023. "In order to meet the rising tide of cybersecurity threats, we must attract a diverse workforce to develop the best solutions for the challenges we will face in the future," said Jon Check, executive director of Cyber Protection Solutions at Raytheon Intelligence & Space. "The lack of diversity in STEM career fields is well documented – as is the bsiness case for greater diversity. Welcoming in diverse talent, some of whom historically haven't been connected to the cybersecurity industry, will lead to more creative brainstorming, problem solving and new ideas." Applications will be evaluated based on passion, merit and financial need. Candidates must be high school seniors, undergraduate or graduate students, and have at least a 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale. "We thank Raytheon Technologies for their continued support," said Holly Schnieder Brown, Center senior director. "These scholarships allow the center to provide more students with greater access to the cybersecurity profession by removing financial barriers and fostering greater diversity within the industry." To complete an application or learn more about the Raytheon Technologies Underrepresented Minorities in Cybersecurity Scholarship, please visit https://www.iamcybersafe.org/s/raytheon-cyber-security-scholarship. About the Center for Cyber Safety and Education About (ISC)² © 2023 (ISC)² Inc., (ISC)², CISSP, SSCP, CGRC, CSSLP, HCISPP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSMP and CBK are registered marks, and CC is a service mark of (ISC)², Inc. Media Contact: View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/center-for-cyber-safety-and-education-and-raytheon-technologies-open-cybersecurity-scholarship-application-for-underrepresented-minorities-301779446.html SOURCE (ISC)2 |