·01 — What is DoW Cyber Service Academy?
Scholarship, internship, and direct hire — all in one.
The Department of War Cyber Service Academy (Department of War CSA) is a Scholarship-for-Service program that builds a skilled cyber workforce through full academic funding and hands-on training. Recipients receive full scholarships for undergraduate or graduate cyber study, industry certifications, and Department of War/NSA internship opportunities — then serve in a Department of War cyber role equal in length to the scholarship period. For institutions, Department of War CSA provides a pipeline connecting graduates directly to Department of War cyber roles, bypassing the standard competitive hiring process.
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Tuition + stipend
Support toward tuition, fees, and living costs while you complete your program.
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Applied experience
Internships and placements at DoW components, labs, and operational commands.
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Service commitment
A service obligation in a qualifying federal cyber role after graduation.
·02 — Related programs
Other ways into fund talent.
Programs in the same sub-service — Scholarships / Internships.
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Scholarships
CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service
NSF-administered scholarship covering 100% of tuition, fees, books, and a stipend in exchange for service in a federal cyber position after graduation.
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Scholarships
SMART
DoW STEM scholarship program supporting students pursuing STEM degrees with full scholarships and guaranteed post-graduation employment at Department research facilities.
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Multiple
VICEROY
Virtual Institute of Cyber and Electromagnetic Spectrum Research and Employ — connecting students and educators to Department of War research, internships (MAVEN/ENVOY), and advanced coursework.
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