Application for CyberAI SFS Program

Thank you for your interest in the ODU CyberAI Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) program. Only US Citizens and Permanent residents are eligible to apply for this scholarship. You must be a full-time student at ODU.
You must be able to attend events on ODUs main campus.
You must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or a minimum graduate GPA of 3.2.

Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident? *

Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident? Yes No

Applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident to apply.
Can you commit to work for a federal, state, tribal, local, or other qualified agency/organization for time commensurate with the number of years covered by this scholarship? (Example, if awarded a three year scholarship you have a work obligation of three years.) *

Can you commit to work for a federal, state, tribal, local, or other qualified agency/organization for time commensurate with the number of years covered by this scholarship? (Example, if awarded a three year scholarship you have a work obligation of three years.) Yes No

All recipients are required to work for a federal, state, tribal, local, or other qualified agency/organization for time commensurate with the number of years covered by this scholarship. (Example, if awarded a three year scholarship you have a work obligation of three years.)
Is your GPA 3.0 (Undergraduate) or 3.2 (Graduate)? *

Is your GPA 3.0 (Undergraduate) or 3.2 (Graduate)? Yes No
What is your current GPA? *

Undergraduate students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Graduate students must have a minimum GPA of 3.2.
All selected students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2.
Are you in majoring in one of the following programs or willing to transfer into one?

This scholarship is for students who are studying CyberAI and you will need to be enrolled into one of the listed programs.
Can you participate in events, to include, but not limited to classes, meetings, etc, on Old Dominion University's main campus in Norfolk, VA. This program is designed for full-time, in-person participation. *

Can you participate in events, to include, but not limited to classes, meetings, etc, on Old Dominion University's main campus in Norfolk, VA. This program is designed for full-time, in-person participation. Yes No
If you answered yes to the above questions and meet the minimum GPA requirements you can proceed to completing this application.
Name Name * First Last
Address Address *
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Email *

Provide you school email address.
Phone Phone * - ### - ### ####
Are you paying In-state of Out-of-State Tuition rates? *

This information is used to determine if you are in-state of out-of-state for tuition purposes.
What will be your student level as of the upcoming fall semester? *

What will be your student level as of the upcoming fall semester? Junior Senior Graduate

* Junior attending ODU is a student currently attending ODU or transferring into ODU as a junior.
* Senior attending ODU is a student currently attending or transferring into ODU as a senior.
* Graduate student attending ODU is a 1st year graduate student currently attending or transferring into ODU.
Major (list your current major) *
Minor (list your current minor, if any) *
Which pathway are you applying for? *
What is your expected graduation date from ODU? (i.e. spring 2027) *
Personal Statement (no more than 2 pages) *

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Develop a two-page personal statement. The statement should tell readers about your interest in cybersecurity, how prior courses have prepared you for the CyberAI SFS program, your professional goals, and which agencies are most appealing to you. Also include reasons why government employment is of interest to you, giving a specific focus to the way that your career goals align with service ideals. More precisely, the statement should explain why you are interested in this program and how you know you are willing to commit to federal employment at this stage of your academic career.
Resume *

Attach Files

A CV or resume that shows work experience, skills, coursework, extracurricular activities, and honors/awards. Include at least two references.
Unofficial Transcript *

Attach Files

Unofficial copies of transcripts from all colleges attended.
Letters of reference (Provide 3 letters of reference. At least two should be from faculty.) *

Attach Files

Three letters of reference with two from faculty and one from previous employer or someone who can support your application.
Evidence of past experiences and/or accomplishments. *

Attach Files

Provide evidence of past experiences and accomplishments that will support your application. These can include papers, projects, certifications received, awards, etc.

Application for CyberAI SFS Program

Application for CyberAI SFS Program

If you answered yes to the above questions and meet the minimum GPA requirements you can proceed to completing this application.