ISACA Cybersecurity Month Scholarship 2026: Apply for $2,500

The ISACA Foundation is inviting applications for its 2026 Cybersecurity Month Scholarship, an international scholarship opportunity for students pursuing careers in cybersecurity.

Five successful applicants will receive US$2,500 each to support eligible education-related expenses. Recipients will also receive an ISACA Career Building Bundle designed to support their professional development and entry into the technology industry.

Applications are open to eligible students worldwide, including Nigerian students.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

US$2,500 for education-related expenses.

One year of ISACA student membership.

An ISACA certificate review course from the available options.

Registration for an ISACA virtual conference.

Access to ISACA's mentoring programme.

Additional professional development and career resources.

The scholarship funds are scheduled for distribution between January and February 2027.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Be at least 18 years old.

Be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college, university or technical training institute.

Be pursuing, or planning to pursue, a degree or advanced degree focused on cybersecurity.

Provide a recommendation letter from an educator or a professional who knows their work, such as an employer or volunteer manager.

International applicants must provide proof of enrolment as required by the application instructions.

How to Apply

Visit the official scholarship application page.

Create a free ISACA account or sign in to an existing account.

Complete the application form.

Submit the required supporting information, including a recommendation letter and applicable proof of enrolment.

Apply here: https://isaca.secure-platform.com/a/page/ISACAfoundation/cybersecuritymonth

Application Deadline

3 November 2026, at 11:59 p.m. US Central Time.

Applicants should submit their applications before the deadline and allow enough time to prepare their recommendation letters.

Official Website

ISACA Foundation: https://www.isaca.org/foundation