President’s Scholarship for Women in Cybersecurity

Encouraging More Women to Become Cybersecurity Experts

A Scholarship That Helps Women Build Successful Cybersecurity Careers

This forward-thinking initiative aims to address the persistent underrepresentation of women in cybersecurity.

Why It Matters:

Women hold fewer than one in four cybersecurity roles, highlighting a critical gender gap. (World Economic Forum, 2024)

Diverse minds drive innovation. Mixed-gender teams improve decision-making and resilience. (McKinsey, 2023)

Diverse teams excel at problem-solving and risk assessment, attributes that are critical for cybersecurity.

With millions of unfilled cybersecurity roles worldwide, empowering women is key to fulfilling this global talent shortage. (Cybersecurity Ventures, 2025)

More women in cybersecurity can help fight online abuse and cyber violence against women and girls. (UN Women, 2024)

Women can curb the $10.5 trillion cybercrime threat, protecting economies and livelihoods worldwide. (Statista, 2025)

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Impact of This Scholarship

Removes financial barriers to higher education for women.

Offers a $2,500 tuition reduction for undergraduate or graduate degrees.

Promotes inclusion, affordability, and access to high-quality education.

Helps build a more resilient and innovative cybersecurity talent pool.

By investing in women today, EC-Council University is actively shaping a more secure digital future for everyone.

Benefits of This Cybersecurity Scholarship

The scholarship motivates women to build meaningful cybersecurity careers by harnessing the power of world-class cybersecurity education.

It promotes gender equality in the cybersecurity workforce and helps address the urgent need for skilled cybersecurity professionals worldwide.

Recipients of the scholarship can pursue their cybersecurity bachelor’s or master’s degree with a $2,500 deduction in tuition fees.

The scholarship will make it easier for recipients to enhance their cybersecurity skills, knowledge, and career prospects.

Applications for This Scholarship Must Be Sent Before

06 / April / 2026

Words From ECCU’s Leadership

Lata Bavisi

President, EC-Council University

“As a woman in the cybersecurity industry, I have always admired the outstanding contributions of my fellow women colleagues and alumni. I am proud that EC-Council University fosters an environment that enables women to pursue their passion and expand their cybersecurity talents.

To reflect our mission of achieving gender parity in cybersecurity, we have introduced the President’s Scholarship for Women in Cybersecurity, which offers tuition assistance to women continuing their cybersecurity education. This is our way of fulfilling our promise to uplift women in cybersecurity. Women who aspire to enter or currently work in the cybersecurity industry have my commitment that I will help you acquire the resources you need to excel in your career.

I hope that this gesture will inspire more women to join the cybersecurity field, and I feel grateful to all those who have supported our cause. Together, we can bring about a more gender-equal cybersecurity industry that will benefit the entire world.”

How to Apply for This Cybersecurity Scholarship

Send a formal letter to ECCU explaining how you, as a woman, will utilize this scholarship to make an impact in the cybersecurity industry and why a cybersecurity degree is important to achieving your career goals. The letter should be grammatically correct, free of errors, appropriately formatted, and cover the following points:

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A 200+ word write-up on ‘Women in Cyber Leadership’

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Full contact information

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A summary of personal and professional goals

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A brief personal and professional history/biography

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Address the letter to the ‘Scholarship Committee

Empowering Careers, One Woman at a Time

“The President’s Scholarship for Women in Cybersecurity was definitely a bonus! Even though I was inspired to do the Master of Science in Cyber Security program, I asked myself how I was going to afford it. Thankfully, the university offered me this scholarship to lessen my financial concerns. The scholarship was an endorsement, the university’s way of saying we believe in you, we support your journey, and we encourage you as a woman pursuing a cybersecurity career.”

Famious Orishaba

Master of Science in Cyber Security student

Uganda

Scholarship Application Form

This application form is only for women who are undergraduates or graduates seeking a bachelor’s or master’s degree from EC-Council University.

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How many years of programming experience do you have?*

Are you a military veteran?*

Do you have any professional certifications in IT & Cybersecurity?*

What is the current percentage of women working in cybersecurity in the U.S.?

As of 2025, women make up approximately 19.2% of the cybersecurity workforce in the United States of America, according to the latest ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study. This figure is slightly below the global average of 22%, highlighting the pervasive gender disparity in the field. 

What is the best way for women to launch their cybersecurity careers?

Women can enter the cybersecurity workforce by developing their cybersecurity skills and knowledge through cybersecurity education. EC-Council University provides a $2,500 cybersecurity scholarship to women aspiring for successful cybersecurity careers by gaining qualifications like a bachelor’s or master’s degree. These degrees also equip women with industry-recognized certifications that employers greatly value, helping them enhance their professional profile and readiness to take on a variety of cybersecurity job roles. 

How do I apply for EC-Council University’s President’s Scholarship for Women in Cybersecurity?

It’s simple! Please follow the application process detailed above or refer to the ECCU Catalog for general information. Alternatively, an ECCU Advisor will be happy to provide you with personalized guidance throughout the application process. You can connect with our Advisory Team at [email protected]

Is this scholarship available to international students?

Yes, students can apply for this cybersecurity scholarship irrespective of their nationality. 

Is this cybersecurity scholarship granted for all ECCU programs and courses?

Except for Non-Degree Courses (NDS), scholarships can be available when you join any other ECCU program (bachelor’s, master’s, and graduate certificate programs). 

Can I transfer my scholarship to another ECCU student?

Scholarships granted by EC-Council University are non-transferable and are only applicable to the recipient. 

Can scholarships be rescinded?

Yes, scholarships may be canceled/rescinded if a student fails to pay the remaining tuition fees in a timely manner, fails to maintain an acceptable level of academic performance, fails to meet basic attendance requirements, is deemed to display improper/unethical conduct, or provides incorrect/fraudulent information or documentation at the time of enrollment. 

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