Scholarships

Empowering Tomorrow's Cyber security Leaders with Scholarships for a Diverse and Unified Future

Available scholarships

At the Cyber Leadership Institute, we are dedicated to empowering the next generation of cyber security leaders. As part of our commitment to fostering diversity, inclusivity, and global collaboration, we offer various scholarships for our renowned Cyber Leadership Program (CLP). These scholarships are generously sponsored by organisations and individuals who share our vision of developing a strong global community of cyber leaders.

CLI
SentinelOne
MyCISO

African Cyber Leaders


Sponsor: Cyber Leadership Institute

Scholarship available: Full scholarship, 100% of Cyber Leadership Program (CLP) fees

Description: The Cyber Leadership Institute is sponsoring five full scholarships annually to eligible African Cyber Leaders, valued at USD2,750 each. This equates to one full scholarship into each of our five annual Cyber Leadership cohorts.

 
This is a strategic effort to empower the next generation of African Cyber Leaders with executive influencing, leadership and strategy execution skills to drive positive change within their organisations. This is also a fantastic opportunity for African Cyber Leaders to strengthen collaboration with their global peers.

Applications for the October 2023 CLP cohort close: Friday, 29 September 2023

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Eligibility Criteria:

  • Possess at least 7 years’ experience in cyber security. We will consider young leaders with five years’ experience in exceptional circumstances.
  • A commitment to serving the broader cyber security industry through active volunteering.
  • Possess strong ambition to accelerate into a CISO or cyber executive role.
  • Is located within continental Africa (this scholarship doesn’t extend to Africans in the diaspora).
  • Is committed to contributing their acquired skills to enhance the resilience of the African digital ecosystem.
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Emerging Women Cyber Leaders in APAC 


Sponsor: SentinelOne

Scholarship available: Full scholarship, 100% of Cyber Leadership Program (CLP) fees

Description: This scholarship is specifically designed for emerging female leaders in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC). It aims to provide an opportunity for talented individuals to join the Cyber Leadership Program and make a significant impact on cyber security in their respective regions.

Applications are now temporarily closed.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Open to female professionals working in cyber security or related fields.
  • Reside in a developing country within the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to advancing cyber security.
  • Additional factors considered may include academic qualifications, work experience, and recommendation letters.
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First Nations Cyber Leaders


Sponsor: MyCISO

Scholarship available: Full scholarship, 100% of Cyber Leadership Program (CLP) fees

Description: This scholarship is specifically designed for emerging First Nations cyber leaders. It aims to provide an opportunity for talented individuals to join the Cyber Leadership Program to progress to senior leadership roles within the cyber security sector.


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Eligibility Criteria:

  • Open to First Nations cyber security leaders (or aspiring CISO).
  • Reside in Australia.
  • Demonstrate a strong drive to advance into a CISO or cyber security executive position.
  • Is dedicated to applying their acquired skills to strengthen the resilience of First Nations people.
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How to apply

To apply for any of the scholarships mentioned above, please complete the form below.

Course Length

8 Weeks

(adjustable to your schedule)

Effort

4 to 5 hours per week

(of self-paced learning)

To register your interest, complete the form, and clearly state WHY should you be selected - and in just 8 weeks of intensive online mentoring by cyber-industry experts, you’ll know you’re ready. You’ll have all the knowledge and skills you need to be a CISO who can thrive in the C-suite and with the board.

Register your interest today.

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