The Old Dominion University School of Cybersecurity is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Fall 2026 National Science Foundation (NSF) CyberAI Scholarship for Service (SFS) Program.
We will host an information session for students to learn more about this program on July 7, 2026, at 1:30 pm via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://odu.zoom.us/j/93252149254?from=addon
This prestigious scholarship supports students pursuing careers at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity while preparing for service in federal government cybersecurity positions.
Program Benefits Include:
✅ Full tuition and fees
✅ Annual stipend of $27,000 (undergraduate) or $37,000 (graduate)
✅ $6,000 annual professional development allowance
✅ Paid government internships
✅ Faculty-mentored research opportunities
✅ Leadership development through the ODU LeADERS Program
✅ Direct pathway to federal cybersecurity careers
Eligible Programs:
🔹 BS in Cybersecurity – Major in AI for Cybersecurity
🔹 MS in Cybersecurity – Concentration in AI Security
🔹 MS in Cybersecurity – Concentration in AI for Cybersecurity
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, enrolled full-time, and eligible to obtain federal employment and a security clearance, if required.
Applications for Fall 2026 close on July 15, 2026.
Application Link:
https://forms.odu.edu/view.php?id=439020
Application materials include a resume/CV, personal statement, letters of recommendation, transcripts, and evidence of accomplishments.
If you are interested in applying your cybersecurity and AI skills to protect critical systems and serve the public, we encourage you to apply today.