Nelson H. Waits, Sr. Education Fund

PROGRAM DEADLINE: July 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM EDT (Midnight)

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Description

The Nelson H. Waits, Sr. Education Fund recognizes the highest achieving Female, Veterans, African American, Hispanic American, Native American, Asian Pacific, Asian Indian or sub-Saharan African, who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership skills, and a commitment to Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) careers to include, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics,  Intelligence, Homeland Security, and Information Assurance.

Each Nelson H. Waits, Sr. Education Fund winner may be eligible to receive up to a $2,500 award to be used toward the cost of attendance at a local university.

Requirements

Applicants must be:
- Female, Veteran, African American, Hispanic American, Native American, Asian Pacific, Asian Indian or sub-Saharan African high school graduating seniors
- U.S. Citizens or permanent residents
- Participants in an Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math or a pre-college or high school program focused on STEM
- Admitted into a science, technology, engineering or math program as a full-time student
- A member of Cyversity
- Active as a volunteer at Cyversity or other charity organization

Desired achievements considered:
- Academic achievers earning a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA or “B” average
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