T·01 — For Students & Career Changers
Your Path into DoW Cybersecurity Starts Here
Whether you're finishing a degree or transitioning from IT, CAEO has scholarships, internships, and direct hiring pathways designed for you.
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Full Tuition Available
Programs like CyberCorps SFS cover 100% of tuition, fees, and a stipend in exchange for federal service.
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Direct Hiring Pathways
CAEO programs include direct pipelines to DoW employment — no USAJobs lottery required.
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8140-Aligned Training
All skill-building programs map to DoD 8140 work roles so you build credentials that matter to hiring managers.
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CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service
NSF-administered scholarship covering 100% of tuition, fees, books, and a stipend in exchange for service in a federal cyber position after graduation.
SMART
DoD STEM scholarship program supporting students pursuing STEM degrees with full scholarships and guaranteed post-graduation employment at DoD research facilities.
DoW STEM
DoW STEM scholarships broadening the defense STEM pipeline through funding and internship opportunities connected to Department of War missions.
DoW Cyber Service Academy
Scholarship-for-Service program providing full academic funding for undergraduate or graduate cyber study, with guaranteed DoW cyber employment upon graduation.
VICEROY
Virtual Institute of Cyber and Electromagnetic Spectrum Research and Employ — connecting students and educators to DoW research, internships (MAVEN/ENVOY), and advanced coursework.
XP Cyber Range
Cyber range with hands-on cybersecurity challenges mapped to the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework — built for students and cybersecurity educators.
NCAE Cyber Games
National collegiate cybersecurity competition with real-world, DoW-aligned tasks in a contested environment — designed for students at NCAE-C designated institutions.
I'm a recent graduate
DoW Cyber Service Academy
Scholarship-for-Service program providing full academic funding for undergraduate or graduate cyber study, with guaranteed DoW cyber employment upon graduation.
VICEROY
Virtual Institute of Cyber and Electromagnetic Spectrum Research and Employ — connecting students and educators to DoW research, internships (MAVEN/ENVOY), and advanced coursework.
Try Cyber
Online assessment tool mapping individuals to DoD Cyber Workforce Framework work roles, identifying strengths, gaps, and recommended upskilling pathways.
I'm a career changer from the private sector
DoW Cyber Service Academy
Scholarship-for-Service program providing full academic funding for undergraduate or graduate cyber study, with guaranteed DoW cyber employment upon graduation.
ASCEND
Structured DoD 8140-aligned training pathways for active duty and civilian cyber personnel, closing skills gaps and earning credentials for career advancement.
Try Cyber
Online assessment tool mapping individuals to DoD Cyber Workforce Framework work roles, identifying strengths, gaps, and recommended upskilling pathways.
NDU College of Information & Cyberspace
College of Information and Cyberspace at NDU delivering Joint Professional Military Education on information, cyberspace, and national security to senior military and civilian leaders.
I'm a veteran transitioning to cyber
DoW Cyber Service Academy
Scholarship-for-Service program providing full academic funding for undergraduate or graduate cyber study, with guaranteed DoW cyber employment upon graduation.
ASCEND
Structured DoD 8140-aligned training pathways for active duty and civilian cyber personnel, closing skills gaps and earning credentials for career advancement.
Try Cyber
Online assessment tool mapping individuals to DoD Cyber Workforce Framework work roles, identifying strengths, gaps, and recommended upskilling pathways.
Quantum Defense Upskilling
Upskilling program building post-quantum cryptography awareness and foundational quantum threat skills for DoW personnel ahead of the quantum transition.