Investing in Success
Scholarships and Continuing Education
Scholarships are NOW OPEN for 2026!
Investing in Success: Scholarships and Continuing Education
Scholarship Applications Now Open for 2026!
Application Period: March 28, 2026, to July 10, 2026
If you apply after the submission period has closed, you are welcome to submit your application; however, you will be considered for the next funding round.
As part of our mission to empower individuals and expand career opportunities, EmpoWE-R is proud to offer scholarships in Information Security. We believe that investing in education and professional development is essential for unlocking potential and fostering growth in the industry. Through our scholarship program, we aim to support individuals in their pursuit of excellence and career advancement.
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✔ Certifications ✔ Tuition Assistance ✔ Training Courses ✔ Leadership Courses
Scholarship Award Winners
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Jessie Bond | 2025
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Netsanet Urgessa | 2025
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Kaitlyn Mohr | 2025
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Abbey Cohen | 2025
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Maria Kerrens | 2025
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Allyson Colgate | 2024
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Britney Clemente | 2024
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Fatoumata Coulibaly | 2024
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Karrie Dumm | 2024
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Maureen Hess | 2024
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Yawa Sossa | 2024
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Alexandria Cullums | 2024
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Theresa Augustin | 2024
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Vina Ta | 2024
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Charlotte Owen | 2024
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Angelena Greene | 2024
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Madisyn Dumm | 2024
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Courtney Nicole Phillips | 2024
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Angela Broadus | 2024
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Mattalynn Darden | 2023
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Julianna Kuetemeyer | 2023
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Anushree Waidya | 2023
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Adrienne Poindexter | 2023
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Jerrica Whitaker | 2023
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Erica Osborn | 2023
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Jennifer Krauss | 2023
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LeeAnna Zepernick | 2023
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Paige Tomallo | 2023
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Angela Greene | 2023
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Maria Singh | 2022
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Amy Winkler | 2022
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Blessing Adeyemo | 2022
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Cammy Culbreath | 2022
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Gwendolyn Vongkasmesiri | 2022
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Maya Davenport | 2022
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Millicent Osei-Bonsu | 2022
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Monica Saraf | 2022
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Shakyra Bentley | 2022
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Souad Hassan | 2022
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Amina Bleen | 2021
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Joyce Schott | 2021
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Kelsey Lewis | 2021
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Kristen Cotten | 2021
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Lucretia May | 2021
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Melissa Shartle | 2021
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Roma Naboulsi | 2021
Do You Qualify?
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must meet the following criteria: Scholarships are NOW Open for 2026! Open from March 28, 2026, to July 10, 2026!
You must be a female that resides within the Midwest region, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
You must meet one or more of the following criteria:
Currently pursuing a degree in information security, cybersecurity, or a related field.
Actively pursuing a career in information security.
Currently employed within the information security sector.
Please note: Depending on the scholarship type, applicants may be required to submit a letter of recommendation, compose a brief essay, and/or participate in an interview with a minimum of two board members.
** Previous recipients of scholarships are ineligible to reapply.
EmpoWE-R Women of InfoSec employs an objective and non-discriminatory selection process for awarding grants and scholarships.
Apply for a Scholarship
If you believe you meet the criteria for our scholarship opportunities, we encourage you to complete the application form below. Your submission will be thoughtfully reviewed by our team.
