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.

Cyber Leadership Program Scholarship

Sponsor: Cyber Leadership Institute

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

Description: The Cyber Leadership Institute is sponsoring 12 full scholarships annually, valued at USD 3,250 each, for high-potential cyber leaders across the globe. Two scholarships will be awarded per continent, starting with the next cohort on September 8, 2025.


This strategic initiative is designed to empower the next generation of cyber leaders from Africa, Asia, Oceania (including Australia), Europe, North America, and South America with executive influencing, leadership, and strategy execution skills to drive positive change within their organizations. It also provides a unique opportunity for emerging leaders to strengthen collaboration with their global peers and contribute to a more resilient digital ecosystem worldwide.

* CLI will aim to evenly distribute the scholarship winners across all four CLP cohorts throughout the year to maintain balance.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Possess at least 5-10 years of work experience in IT, cyber security, risk or a related field
  • Demonstrated commitment to serving the broader cybersecurity community through active and measurable volunteer contributions.
  • Strong ambition to accelerate into a CISO or cyber executive role.
  • Must be located within the continent they are applying for (scholarships are not extended to candidates residing outside their home continent).
  • A commitment to applying their acquired skills to enhance the resilience of the digital ecosystem within their region.
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