ISACA Cybersecurity Month Scholarship 2026: $2,500 for Cybersecurity Students Worldwide

The ISACA Cybersecurity Month Scholarship gives five cybersecurity students $2,500 each for school costs, plus a career package from ISACA. It is run by the ISACA Foundation, the charity arm of ISACA, the global association for IT audit, governance and security professionals. It is open to students worldwide, so you can apply from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, India or anywhere else, and you do not need to be an ISACA member.

Status: Open, closing 3 November 2026 at 11:59 pm US Central Time. That is 6:59 am on 4 November in Nigeria. Only a few days are left, so ask for your recommendation letter today (checked October 29, 2026).

What it covers

• US$2,500 for education costs at the school you attend in 2027, paid in January and February 2027.
• International students are paid directly. Students at US schools have the money paid to the school.
• An ISACA Career Building Bundle with one year of ISACA student membership, one ISACA certificate online review course, one ISACA Virtual Conference registration, a place in the ISACA mentoring programme and support to start an ISACA student group at your school.

The money can only be used for full-time or part-time enrolment, credit courses, tuition and school fees, books, supplies or essential technology.

Who can apply

• You are 18 or older.
• You are enrolled in, or accepted to, an accredited college, university or technical training institute.
• You are studying, or plan to study, for a cybersecurity degree or an advanced degree in cybersecurity.
• You can get a letter of recommendation from a teacher, such as a lecturer or academic adviser, or from someone you work closely with, such as an employer or volunteer manager.
• You live in any country. ISACA membership is not required, but you need a free ISACA account to apply.

Key details

What winners must do

• Attend at least one ISACA event, online or in person, in 2027.
• Update the ISACA Foundation on your studies and career twice a year for two years.
• Use the money only for the education costs listed above.

How to apply

1. Read the rules on the official ISACA Cybersecurity Month Scholarship page.
2. Create a free ISACA account, or log in if you already have one. If you applied for an ISACA Foundation scholarship before, use the same account.
3. Ask your lecturer, adviser or employer for a letter of recommendation now.
4. If your school is outside the US, get proof of enrolment or an admission letter ready.
5. Complete the form on the ISACA Foundation application portal and upload your documents before the deadline.

Tips before you apply

• Convert the deadline to your own time zone. In November, US Central Time is seven hours behind Nigeria.
• Choose a referee who knows your cybersecurity work, such as a project, a lab or a Capture the Flag team.
• Show clear career goals in security, audit or governance. Winners stay in touch with ISACA for two years.
• The official page does not explain how winners are chosen or when results come out, so check your email after the deadline.
• See the ISACA Foundation page for its other scholarships.

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• NNPC/SNEPCo National University Scholarship 2026: Status, Eligibility and Next Round
• 7 UK Universities With Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students 2027
• Dartmouth King Scholars Program 2027: Full Aid for Low-Income International Students

Details are taken from the official ISACA Foundation website, checked on October 29, 2026. Confirm the current rules there before you apply.