{"id":3819,"date":"2022-02-23T19:04:15","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T19:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberdegrees.org\/?p=3819"},"modified":"2022-10-04T13:57:46","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T13:57:46","slug":"cybersecurity-scholarships-for-military-and-veterans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberdegrees.org\/resources\/scholarships-military-veterans\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity Scholarships for Military and Veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"

The cybersecurity field offers rewarding opportunities for current and former military personnel. Security jobs typically require technical or higher education, which can be expensive. <\/p>\r\n

Higher education costs have risen each year since 1985. According to the National Center for Education Statistics<\/a>, the average cost of college was $24,623 in 2018-19. That number goes up for private schools and students pursuing degrees out of state.<\/p>\r\n

Fortunately, the GI Bill®<\/strong> covers education expenses for veterans studying at in-state, public schools. However, students may still have to pay for some costs out of pocket. Thanks to scholarships, veterans and active-duty military members can access the funds they need for cybersecurity training.<\/p>\r\n

Scholarships can help with costs the GI Billdoesn't cover, including private school tuition or additional school or living expenses.<\/p>\r\n

This page explores the benefits of scholarships plus specific resources for military and veterans interested in cybersecurity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n\r\n

The Rising Call for Cybersecurity Pros<\/h2>\r\n

The growth of cybercrime has led to increased demand<\/a> for cybersecurity professionals. These technical experts protect data for companies, colleges, healthcare centers, or national security organizations. <\/p>\r\n

As of 2021, about 600,000 cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. remained unfilled, according to CyberSeek<\/a>. As of 2022, the Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a> projects that information security analyst jobs will grow by 33% between 2020 and 2030. These positions pay a median annual wage of $103,590. <\/p>\r\n

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As of 2021, about 600,000 cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. remained unfilled, according to CyberSeek.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n

The cybersecurity field needs cyber technicians, public policy experts, security leaders, attorneys, and software architects. Professionals who enjoy problem-solving and continuous learning can excel in the following jobs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

Penetration Tester<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

Penetration testers<\/a> think like hackers. These security technologists identify and resolve vulnerabilities to help companies protect their data. This role requires advanced problem-solving and technical skills.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Security Architect<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

Security architects identify potential cyberthreats and ways to prevent them. These cybersecurity professionals lead teams of technicians and security managers. This role usually requires a bachelor's degree and risk management experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chief Information Security Officer<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

CISOs lead the operational, financial, and strategic aspects of data security. These senior-level executives build their companies' security teams, identify weaknesses, introduce new technologies, and prepare financial forecasts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\n

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Benefits of Cybersecurity Scholarships for Veterans and Military<\/h2>\r\n

Scholarships can benefit all current and former military service members in a variety of ways. Cybersecurity scholarships for veterans can help students cover the costs of higher education and gaps in GI Bill coverage<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

The list below describes five benefits of scholarships for veterans and service members.<\/p>\r\n