Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Program
Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), Office of Student Financial Assistance
Tuition, fees, and room and board help for students within three years of finishing an approved Maryland cybersecurity degree or certificate who commit to cybersecurity public service in Maryland.
- How much
- Amount set by MHEC; may cover tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board
- Who qualifies
- Eligible for Maryland in-state tuition. Within three years of graduating from an approved credit-bearing cybersecurity degree/certificate program at a Maryland public or private nonprofit institution; at least 25% of program credits completed. Not combinable with federal CyberCorps SFS. Service obligation in Maryland cybersecurity public service.
- For undergrads, grad students
- For cybersecurity (MHEC-approved programs) students
- When to apply
- Check dates Program page shows the 2025-26 window (opened March 1, 2025; closed April 1, 2026); 2026-27 dates not posted (MHEC's deadline table lists July 1).
- How to apply
- Apply online through MDCAPS and upload a college transcript and the Institutional Verification Form (completed by your school) confirming enrollment in an approved cybersecurity program
- What you'll need
- state application + transcript
- Last checked
- October 24, 2026, against the official page (mhec.maryland.gov), page 2 and page 3
The details
For students eligible for Maryland in-state tuition enrolled full- or part-time in an approved credit-bearing cybersecurity degree or certificate program at a Maryland public or private nonprofit institution, within three years of graduation, with at least 25% of required credits completed and a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Can't be combined with the federal CyberCorps Scholarship for Service. Award amount set by MHEC for tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board. Renewable with a 3.0 GPA (full-time students up to two more years, part-time up to five per the program page). Service: work full-time in Maryland one year per year of award in cybersecurity for a local education agency, public high school, community college, or state/county/city government, or teach cybersecurity at a public high school or community college; otherwise the award converts to a loan with interest.
More money from Maryland
- Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Guaranteed Access (GA) GrantUp to 100% of financial need; maximum $18,000 for 2026-27 (minimum $100)
- Delegate Scholarship (Maryland legislative scholarship)$200 to $14,086 for 2026-27
- Senatorial Scholarship (Maryland legislative scholarship)$400 to $14,086 for 2026-27
- Graduate & Professional Scholarship Program$1,000 to $5,000 per year
- Maryland Community College Promise ScholarshipUp to $5,000 per year (remaining tuition and mandatory fees after other aid)
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