Exabeam Cybersecurity Scholarship Program
Sponsored by the ExaGals
Calling all college women! Are you passionate about pursuing an education and career in cybersecurity?
Scholarship and internship opportunity
As the leader in Next-gen SIEM and XDR, Exabeam is reinventing the way security teams use analytics and automation to solve Threat Detection, Investigation, and Response (TDIR), from common security threats to the most critical that are difficult to identify.
This year, the Exabeam women’s group, ExaGals, is sponsoring the annual Exabeam Cybersecurity Scholarship Program and we are looking for women studying cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field who want to explore a career in cybersecurity.
Bringing unique perspectives
For the first time ever, the ExaGals are proud to sponsor the 2022 Exabeam Cybersecurity Scholarship. The ExaGals focus on supporting and empowering the women of Exabeam, as well as women in the technology community at large, with career development, education, and personal growth opportunities. As the cybersecurity landscape evolves and cyber threats become more complex and difficult to detect, we’re looking to support the advancement and recruitment of women in cybersecurity to bring unique perspectives.
The fourth-annual Exabeam Cybersecurity Scholarship Program is an initiative designed to support the next generation of women looking to pursue an education and career in the cybersecurity field. The scholarship program will award the first-place winner with a paid summer 2023 internship in the department of their choice in addition to $10,000. The runner-up will receive a $5,000 scholarship.
How to apply
Between May 26, 2022 – July 31, 2022, email [email protected] with the subject line “Exabeam Cybersecurity Scholarship,” include your name and contact information, academic transcripts, and a link to a 5-minute video essay covering all of the topics below:
- What inspired you to enter a submission for this scholarship?
- What – or who – inspired you to pursue a career in cybersecurity?
- Why is it important for the cybersecurity industry to recruit more women?
- Describe any contributions you have made to the cybersecurity or any field, i.e., volunteer work, personal stories, and any other relevant hobbies or extracurricular activities – and what they mean to you.
- Tell us why you are the best candidate to receive this scholarship / remote internship.
Eligibility
The 2022 Exabeam Cybersecurity Scholarship Program is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, who identify as a female, who are sixteen (16) years of age or older at the time of application, and who are currently enrolled (or have been accepted to enroll) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning (e.g., junior college, college, or university) with a minimum 3.0 grade point average.
Selection criteria and prize(s)
On or about October 7th, 2022, Exabeam will select up to two (2) submitted applications as potential prize-winning applications. Potential winners will be selected based on academic achievements, contributions, video clarity, and response to program questions.
Two (2) winners will receive the following scholarship prize(s): First prize of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00 USD) and a paid summer internship at Exabeam. Second prize of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00 USD).
Terms and Conditions
By submitting an entry, applicants acknowledge that they have read and agree to the full terms and conditions of the scholarship program.