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- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CyberCorps Scholarship for Service" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.076 Education and Human Resources.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 2, 2012 and posted on Aug 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 12, 2012 Full Proposal Deadline(s) October 12, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $23,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) grant opportunity, run by the National Science Foundation (NSF), is designed to strengthen the United States cybersecurity workforce by funding education and training pathways that move qualified students into public-sector cybersecurity roles. It is rooted in a broader federal strategy released in December 2011 by the National Science and Technology Council in coordination with NSF, which emphasizes "changing the game" in cybersecurity: reducing the misuse of cyber technology, improving cybersecurity education and training, building a more rigorous science of cybersecurity, and ensuring that strong research ideas actually transition into real-world practice. The overall premise is that as cyberspace becomes essential to everyday life, its weaknesses have become more visible and costly, affecting businesses, government agencies, critical infrastructure, and individual citizens, and the country needs both technical innovation and a larger, better-prepared talent pipeline to respond.
This opportunity supports proposals that address cybersecurity education and workforce development through two main pathways. The Scholarship Track funds scholarships for students studying cybersecurity-related fields. In exchange for receiving scholarship support, students commit to working after graduation in a cybersecurity-related position for a Federal, State, Local, or Tribal government organization for a period equal to the length of time they received the scholarship. In practical terms, the program is structured as a "learn now, serve later" pipeline that helps government employers fill cybersecurity roles while reducing the financial burden on students pursuing these careers. The second pathway, the Capacity Track, focuses on larger educational impact: it funds innovative approaches that increase the ability of U.S. higher education institutions to produce more cybersecurity professionals. This track is aimed at scaling and improving the national training ecosystem itself, not only supporting individual students.
The award is a discretionary grant in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category, listed under CFDA number 47.076 (Education and Human Resources). NSF anticipated making about 30 awards under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding amount of $23,000,000 and an award floor of $50,000. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to applicant types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full program solicitation (NSF Publication 12-585).
Key dates for this particular posting show it was posted on August 2, 2012, with a full proposal deadline and closing date of October 12, 2012. For applicants or interested parties needing the official details, the solicitation is referenced as NSF Publication 12-585, and assistance with access issues is routed through NSF Grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) - FAQs
What is the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) grant opportunity?
The CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) is a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant opportunity designed to strengthen the United States cybersecurity workforce by funding education and training pathways that move qualified students into public-sector cybersecurity roles.
Which federal agency runs this opportunity?
This opportunity is run by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
What is the main purpose of the SFS program?
The program aims to expand and improve the U.S. cybersecurity talent pipeline and help place qualified graduates into cybersecurity-related jobs in government. It is structured around the idea of "learn now, serve later" to reduce financial barriers for students while helping government employers fill cybersecurity roles.
What larger federal strategy is this program connected to?
The opportunity is rooted in a broader federal strategy released in December 2011 by the National Science and Technology Council in coordination with NSF. That strategy emphasizes "changing the game" in cybersecurity by reducing misuse of cyber technology, improving cybersecurity education and training, building a more rigorous science of cybersecurity, and ensuring research ideas transition into real-world practice.
Why does NSF describe cybersecurity workforce development as important?
The premise described in the opportunity is that cyberspace has become essential to everyday life, and its weaknesses have become more visible and costly. These weaknesses affect businesses, government agencies, critical infrastructure, and individual citizens, creating a need for both technical innovation and a larger, better-prepared cybersecurity workforce.
What are the two main pathways (tracks) supported by this opportunity?
This opportunity supports proposals through two main pathways: the Scholarship Track and the Capacity Track.
What is the Scholarship Track?
The Scholarship Track funds scholarships for students studying cybersecurity-related fields. Students who receive scholarship support commit to working after graduation in a cybersecurity-related position for a Federal, State, Local, or Tribal government organization.
What service commitment is required for students funded under the Scholarship Track?
Students must work in a cybersecurity-related position in a Federal, State, Local, or Tribal government organization for a period equal to the length of time they received the scholarship.
What does "learn now, serve later" mean in the context of SFS?
It refers to the structure of the Scholarship Track: students receive financial support during their education and then fulfill a public-sector service commitment in cybersecurity roles after graduation.
What is the Capacity Track?
The Capacity Track funds innovative approaches that increase the ability of U.S. higher education institutions to produce more cybersecurity professionals. Its emphasis is on scaling and improving the national training ecosystem, not only supporting individual students.
What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary grant in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 47.076 (Education and Human Resources).
How many awards did NSF anticipate making under this solicitation?
NSF anticipated making about 30 awards under this solicitation.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $23,000,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to applicant types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full program solicitation.
Where can applicants find the official solicitation details?
The solicitation is referenced as NSF Publication 12-585.
When was this opportunity posted?
This particular posting was posted on August 2, 2012.
What was the full proposal deadline/closing date?
The full proposal deadline and closing date was October 12, 2012.
What should someone do if they have trouble accessing the opportunity through Grants.gov?
For assistance with access issues, the opportunity directs users to NSF Grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
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