CISR - Scholarships (MONARCH)

Scholarships: Civilian: MONARCH Program (Non-Military Service)

Civilian Master's Degree Scholarship SFS-MONARCH Option

** How to Apply for the SFS-MONARCH Program **

1. Review the SFS-MONARCH Application Timelines. The application deadline is: Mar 21, 2013.

2. Read the SFS-MONARCH Program Description and review the Qualifications.

3. Review the SFS Handbook to understand your obligations pertaining to the program.

4. Follow the instructions on "Application Instructions for Scholarship for Service STEM and MONARCH Programs"

SFS-MONARCH Application Timelines

Timeline	Application Season Opens	Application Deadline	Student Notifications	Visitor's Day	Acceptance Deadline	Arrival Date (Report In)	Classes Start
SFS-MONARCH Students Jan 2013
SFS-MONARCH Students July 2013	OPEN	21 Mar 13	05 May 13	N/A	11 May 13	01 Jul 13	08 Jul 13

SFS-MONARCH Program Description SFS - Cyber Corps Through Metamorphosis (SFS-MONARCH)

This program is designed to TRANSFORM one's life to be a leader in the cyber security field that will continue to grow as the nation's dependence on secure communications and data structures grow for years to come. Make a difference today!

The U.S. Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey is proud to offer an exceptional program that enables civilians to obtain a full scholarship for a Master's Degree, receive a salary while in school, and begin a civilian career with an unlimited future. The "Scholarship for Service" program DOES NOT entail enrollment in the Military. Our students receive their Master's Degree and move on to CIVILIAN government jobs in such organizations as the CIA, FBI, NSA, and others.

NPS's Center for Information Security Studies and Research (CISR) is one of the world's foremost centers for information security education and research and has been designated as a National Center of Excellence for Information Assurance.

Overview

Paid tuition at NPS for two year Master's Degree in Computer Science
Approximately $25,000/year salary while enrolled in the program, plus a textbook stipend
Access to state-of-the-art equipment and the opportunity to participate in classified classes and research
Participate in a summer internship to gain real world experience
Upon graduation, start your paid CIVILIAN position as a cyber security professional in any of a number of government organizations for a minimum of two years

Students selected for this program will receive a full 2-year tuition (i.e. six to nine academic quarters) to the NPS Computer Science Program, a yearly stipend while in school, and placement in a summer internship program. After completion of the program, students will seek full-time, paid positions with the Federal Government where they will work for a minimum of two full years. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0414102.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree, prior to enrollment, in any undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
The selection committee is most interested in applications with aptitude, but may have little or no computer science background.
Applicants should highlight their desire to work for the Federal Government in an Information Assurance related position.
Aptitude will be based on the entire package submitted by the applicant.

Additional Information

Web Pages:	SFS Student FAQ	SFS Courses
Downloads:	SFS Student Handbook	SFS Student Brochure	SFS Student Toolkit
Hiring:	SFS Hiring Program	SFS Hiring Agency Brochure	SFS Hiring Agency Toolkit

For more information contact:
  Mail:
    Attn: Special Projects Coordinator
    Naval Postgraduate School
    1411 Cunningham Road
    Dept CS, Bldg 305, GE-210
    Monterey, CA, 93943-5285

  Phone: (831) 656-7890
  Email: sfsapps@nps.edu

Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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