Closing the cybersecurity skills gap through education

The Infosec Accelerate Award Program was established in 2018 to encourage new talent to join our industry and close the growing cybersecurity skills gap. This year, four recipients will receive an Infosec Boot Camp of their choice valued at up to $4,999 to help them build the skills needed to launch and advance their cybersecurity careers.

 

Infosec Accelerate Award Applications are now closed for the 2024 program. Winners will be announced in early December.

4 awards. 4 categories. $20,000 value.

Infosec Accelerate Women

Infosec Accelerate BIPOC

Infosec Accelerate Military & Veteran

Infosec Accelerate LGBTQI+

Infosec Accelerate Award application instructions

Applications for the Infosec Accelerate Award Program open on October 1, 2024. U.S. citizens or U.S. legal residents 18 years or older (19+ in AL and NE) are eligible to apply. Please see the criteria for each category below. 

Here’s how to apply:

  1. Identify the category you wish to enter — BIPOC, Military & Veteran, LGBTQI+ or Women. If you are applying for multiple categories, a separate application and essay must be submitted for each category. 
  2. Download and fill out the application form. (Applications are now closed)
  3. On a separate document, answer the essay prompts found on the application form in 300 words or less per question. 
  4. Submit your completed application form and essay (word doc format preferred) to infosec.scholarship@cengage.com by November 1, 2024 at 11:59 P.M. CST.

Infosec Accelerate Women Award

The Infosec Accelerate Women Award is open to women pursuing a career in cybersecurity. Winners receive a free live Infosec Boot Camp and Certification Voucher of their choice (courses valued at up to $4,999) to help them skill up, get certified and advance their careers.

Eligibility & application instructions: 

  • Application must be received between October 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
  • Applicants must be women actively pursuing a career in cybersecurity
  • Applicants must be at least 18+ years old (19+ in AL and NE)
  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident 
  • Winners will be required to provide a bio and photo and sign a marketing waiver consent form
  • View full contest rules here

 

Applications are now closed. 

Infosec Accelerate BIPOC Award

The Infosec Accelerate BIPOC Award is open to individuals pursuing a career in cybersecurity. Winners receive a free live Infosec Boot Camp and Certification Voucher of their choice (courses valued at up to $4,999) to help them skill up, get certified and advance their careers.

Eligibility & application instructions: 

  • Application must be received between October 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
  • Applicants must identify as a BIPOC (Black, indigenous, or person of color) individual actively pursuing a career in cybersecurity
  • Applicants must be at least 18+ years old (19+ in AL and NE)
  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident 
  • Winners will be required to provide a bio and photo and sign a marketing waiver consent form
  • View full contest rules here

 

Applications are now closed. 

Infosec Accelerate Military & Veteran Award

The Infosec Accelerate Military & Veteran Award is open to individuals pursuing a career in cybersecurity. Winners receive a free live Infosec Boot Camp and Certification Voucher of their choice (courses valued at up to $4,999) to help them skill up, get certified and advance their careers.

Eligibility & application instructions: 

  • Application must be received between October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
  • Applicants must be active military personnel or veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Applicants must be at least 18+ years old (19+ in AL and NE)
  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident 
  • Winners will be required to provide a bio and photo and sign a marketing waiver consent form
  • View full contest rules here

 

Applications are now closed. 

Infosec Accelerate LGBTQI+ Award

Introduced by the Out@Infosec ERG in 2021, the Infosec LGBTQI+ Award is open to all members of the LGBTQI+ community pursuing careers in cybersecurity. Winners receive a free live Infosec Boot Camp and Certification Voucher of their choice (courses valued at up to $4,999) to help them skill up, get certified and advance their careers.

Eligibility & application instructions: 

  • Application must be received between October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
  • Applicants must self-identify as members of the LGBTQI+ community pursuing a career in cybersecurity
  • Applicants must be at least 18+ years old (19+ in AL and NE)
  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident 
  • Winners will be required to provide a bio and photo and sign a marketing waiver consent form
  • View full contest rules here

 

Applications are now closed. 

Join us in congratulating our 2023 Infosec Accelerate Award Program recipients

Read the 2023 Press Release

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