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James K. Goldston Cybersecurity Scholarship (Private Aid)

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$1,800
Deadline
March 1, 2026
348 Days Left
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The James K. Goldston Cybersecurity Scholarship aims to provide assistance to students from Tennessee to pursue undergraduate programs of study in computer engineering, computer science, cyber science, or cybersecurity at a four-year or community college in Tennessee. Interest in cybersecurity is preferred. Preference will be given to those enrolled in an NSA National Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity program at Jackson State Community College, Lemoyne-Owen College, Roane State Community College, Tennessee Technological University, University of Memphis, or University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors, currently enrolled college or university students, and non-traditional aged students. Special consideration will also be given to non-traditional students and applicants planning to attend or currently attending Tennessee schools. Preference is given to applicants who are the first in their family to attend college. Residency requirement is not applicable. Please visit the scholarship's website, or contact Rachel Schott, Director of Scholarships for more information.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
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Minimum GPA
2.50
Ethnicity / Heritage
None specified
Residency
None specified
Gender
None specified
Religious Affiliation
None specified
School Location
TN
Area of Study
Computer Science/Data Processing
Financial Need
Financial need analysis is required
Scholarship Sponsor
Scholarship Sponsor
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Organization
East Tennessee Foundation
Address
520 W. Summit Hill Drive
Suite 1101
Knoxville, TN 37902
Telephone
(865) 524-1223
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Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, African-American/Black, Hispanic, African, Latin American/Caribbean
Religion
None specified
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Gender
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Minimum GPA
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Win a $2,000 Scholarship!

1st Financial Bank USA wants to celebrate those who recognize the importance of pursuing educational and financial goals with the 1st Financial Bank USA Financial Goals Scholarship.