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    Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Award

    Maryland Higher Education Commission · State program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Award

    Amount varies

    Deadline

    The application must be completed by the established deadline for the specific program.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    The Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Award, administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, supports students pursuing careers in cybersecurity. To apply, students must complete the appropriate financial aid application. United States citizens and eligible non-citizens should submit the FAFSA to be considered for this state funding. Undocumented students are also eligible to apply for this scholarship using the MHEC One App, which is completed online through the Maryland College Aid Processing Portal. To qualify, undocumented applicants must meet the specific non-resident tuition exemption requirements outlined under Maryland state education law. Male applicants between the ages of 18 and 25 are generally required to register with the Selective Service System and provide proof of registration to receive state financial aid. The application must be completed by the established deadline for the specific program. Recipients must log into their online portal to accept the award within two weeks of notification, or the offer will be canceled.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Maryland
    • Undergraduate or Graduate student
    • College 1st year or College 2nd year or College 3rd year or College 4th year or Graduate
    • U.S. citizen or Eligible noncitizen or DACA or state Dream Act student
    • Usable at: public college, private college, 2-year college, 4-year college
    • Undocumented students must meet the non-resident tuition exemption requirements under Maryland state education law to qualify.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Amount varies
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    One-time or not stated
    Merit-based
    Not stated
    Need-based
    Not stated
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      The application must be completed by the established deadline for the specific program.

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: The application must be completed by the established deadline for the specific program.

    How to apply

    1. Complete the state financial aid application online through the Maryland College Aid Processing Portal.

    Provider and source

    Provider
    Maryland Higher Education Commission
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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