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.

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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.

 

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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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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