Awards and Scholarships

  • Jennings-Jones Schlrshp for Women in Cybersecurity

    Samantha Jennings-Jones Memorial Scholarship for Women in Cybersecurity
    The Samantha Jennings-Jones Memorial Scholarship honors the life of Samantha Jennings-Jones, a dedicated public servant and a friend to many in the cybersecurity community. A $5,000 scholarship supports women seeking to start or advance their career in cybersecurity so that others may continue her mission. Applicants must be an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, senior female pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance, or a similar field. Applicants must be US Citizens or permanent residents with a GPA of at least 3.2. Awards are paid to the educational institution for tuition, fees, books, and required materials, not the student. Deadline: February 29, 2024  https://www.iamcybersafe.org/s/samantha-jennings-jones-memorial-scholar

    For more information, contact: Jess Hoffmann at jessamy.hoffmann@uconn.edu

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If you have any questions, please contact Jessamy Hoffmann at 860-486-0462.