London, UK January 14, 2014 -The ( ISC) 2 Foundation , a non-profit foundation for the charity (ISC) which aims to train students teachers and public to ensure their life with information security education and awareness of the online community today announced its scholarship application period for 2014.The deadline for applications for students and teachers to submit a complete application is at 12:00 am EST Tuesday April 1,2014 .
Through the scholarship program of the Information Security (ISC) of the foundation undergraduate graduate and undergraduate students have the opportunity to build a stable career in the field of information security.According to the Labour Force Survey 2013 Global Information Security the global shortage of computer security professional is having a profound impact on the world economy.These scholarships not only encourage students to pursue careers in this field but also help meet the growing demand for specialized information security professionals around the world.
It's very important that we work to bridge the social need for computer security professionals trained by the construction workforce of the future said Julie Peeler, director of (ISC) of the Foundation.For many of these students their financial situations are difficult and our bags to provide the funding they need to continue their education.I hope to have an impact more students with scholarship information security life change in 2014.
The 2014 scholarship categories include:
- Women's Scholarships:To inspire women to join the ever-growing field of information security,each year,the (ISC) Foundation grants up to two scholarships totaling up to US$40,000. Undergraduate
- Scholarships:Aspiring information security professionals have the opportunity to ease some of their educational financial burden with the (ISC)2 Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship,offering undergraduate students studying information security grants of up to US$5,000 per recipient.
- Graduate Research Project Graduate students often need funding to conduct special research projects. Seed funding of up to eight grants will be given for up to US$3,000 per recipient
Voucher Certification Faculty of certification to encourage greater participation in the academic profession and the certification process (ISC) will provide valid for CISSP or CSSLP exam vouchers and certification, the first year of membership dues .
L ' (ISC ) Foundation evaluates candidates on the basis of academic excellence and a passion for the industry's financial need.The (ISC) program of scholarships the Foundation has had a lasting impact on these individuals.
" Since receiving the scholarship of my student life has changed dramatically for the better, said Patrick Katamba , 2012 and 2013 Graduate Fellow, London Metropolitan University.Due this financial support this year did not have to worry about paying fees . as university so I also reduce my hours of work per week , in order to concentrate fully on my studies.This change has drastically changed the way I learn and I hope that this has , or is reflected in my end of the result d ' year.
" The scholarship has come as a blessing , since my financial situation had worsened and I, without this recognition comes my way I would have progressed well in my studies , particularly in research and already plans to apply for a year Innocent died said Barigye 2013 Graduate Scholarship University recipient.Makerere Kampala.With this financial support I received from the (ISC) of the Foundation to be able to concentrate and finish my research and degree heat without much worry that I look at finance is more scholars want.
About ( ISC) 2 Foundation.(ISC) 2 Foundation is a charitable non-profit organization that aims to empower students , teachers and the general public to ensure their online lives to support the information security education and awareness in the community through its programs and the efforts of his members.Through (ISC) 2 Foundation ( ISC) 2 global membership of nearly 93,000 professional information security software and try to ensure that children have worldwide experience productive and positive secure on-line to promote the development of the next generation of information security professionals and to illuminate important issues facing the industry now and in the future.
