The Cisco/I4G CyberSecurity Scholarship is a joint program between Cisco and Ingressive for Good (I4G) to empower African youths with cybersecurity training. This initiative aims to equip 10,000 African youths with the skills needed to build careers in the fast-growing tech industry.
Scholarship Overview
- Host: Cisco | Ingressive for Good
- Category: Training
- Eligible Countries: All African countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship
- Deadline: June 19, 2024
Why This Scholarship?
With the number of unfilled cybersecurity jobs growing from 1 million in 2013 to 3.5 million in 2021, and similar predictions for 2025, there is a huge demand for skilled professionals. Ingressive for Good helps bridge this gap by giving young Africans the skills and resources they need to succeed in the tech industry.
Scholarship Benefits
The Cisco/I4G CyberSecurity Scholarship provides:
- Free access to comprehensive cybersecurity training for eight weeks.
- Topics covered include Introduction to Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Essentials Management, Cyber Threat, Cloud Security, Network Defense, and Endpoint Security.
- Recipients become part of the I4G Alumni network, gaining further support and networking opportunities.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be an African youth.
- Have a keen interest in pursuing a career in cybersecurity.
- Commit to completing the program.
Application Process
To apply for the Cisco/I4G CyberSecurity Scholarship:
- Visit the scholarship webpage.
- Click on “APPLY NOW” on the application page.
- Follow the instructions to submit your application.
- Selected applicants will be notified via email.