Check Your Eligibility for the Paller Cybersecurity Scholarship

Thank you for your interest in the Paller Cybersecurity Scholarship! Please fill out this form to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible, we want to let you know early so you don’t spend the time or money required to apply.

Your answers on this form will help you determine if you meet the basic requirements for our scholarship.
This form is not part of the official application. Your answers are anonymous and we do not keep a record of your answers.
The Scholarship Committee can only review applications of people who meet the basic eligibility requirements.
If you are eligible and submit the application, you will be invited to take an assessment test as the next step.

Please confirm to continue.

To move forward, you need to acknowledge that answering truthfully is in your best interest. This helps ensure a fair review — and prevents you from spending time and money on an application if you're not eligible.

I understand that answering truthfully is in my best interest.

Are you a U.S. Citizen or U.S. permanent resident?

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Based on this information, you are not eligible for our Paller Cybersecurity Scholarship.

We appreciate your interest and encourage you to consider our other SANS.edu programs or a SANS Cyber Academy program, if you are eligible.

Do you currently live in the United States?

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Based on this information, you are not eligible for our Paller Cybersecurity Scholarship.

We appreciate your interest and encourage you to consider our other SANS.edu programs or a SANS Cyber Academy program, if you are eligible.

Have you previously or do you currently hold any GIAC certifications?
(with the exception of those earned with a scholarship program)

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Based on this information, you are not eligible for our Paller Cybersecurity Scholarship.

We appreciate your interest and encourage you to consider our other SANS.edu programs or a SANS Cyber Academy program, if you are eligible.

Have you earned any advanced cyber certifications?
For example: CISSP, CASP+ (formerly securityX), CySA+, PenTest+

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Based on this information, you are not eligible for our Paller Cybersecurity Scholarship.

We appreciate your interest and encourage you to consider our other SANS.edu programs or a SANS Cyber Academy program, if you are eligible.

Are you over 18 years of age?

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Based on this information, you are not eligible for our Paller Cybersecurity Scholarship. All SANS.edu, Academy programs and Scholarship programs require applicants be at least 18 years of age.

We recommend you consider applying at a future date.

Have you completed a bachelor's degree?

Do you have any experience in cybersecurity/advanced IT?

➔ You’re Eligible to Apply!

Based on the information you provided, you meet the basic requirements for the Paller Cybersecurity Scholarship. While this doesn't ensure you'll receive a scholarship, it does mean your application will be eligible for review if you apply.

➔ Recommended Program

We recommend applying to one of the following SANS.edu undergraduate programs:

Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Cybersecurity
Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Cybersecurity

The Scholarship Committee will determine which program you’re eligible for if you are admitted.

➔ How to Apply

If you fill out the initial application form to indicate your interest, you'll receive an invitation to take an assessment test as the next step. Applicants invited to continue must submit a completed application by the final deadline to be considered.

The Application Guide, available on our website during the open application period, explains each step of the process.

➔ You’re Eligible to Apply!

Based on the information you provided, you meet the basic requirements for the Paller Cybersecurity Scholarship. While this doesn't ensure you'll receive a scholarship, it does mean your application will be eligible for review if you apply.

➔ Recommended Program

We recommend applying to one of the following SANS.edu graduate programs:

Graduate Certificate (choose from one of 9 options)
Master's Degree

The Scholarship Committee will determine which program you’re eligible for if you are admitted.

➔ How to Apply

If you fill out the initial application form to indicate your interest, you'll receive an invitation to take an assessment test as the next step. Applicants invited to continue must submit a completed application by the final deadline to be considered.

The Application Guide, available on our website during the open application period, explains each step of the process.

Have you earned at least 48 credits in college courses?

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Based on this information, you are not eligible for our Paller Cybersecurity Scholarship.

All SANS.edu programs require some college credits, at minimum our undergraduate program needs 48 college credits. We encourage you to consider applying when you have earned at least 48 college credits.

➔ You’re Eligible to Apply!

Based on the information you provided, you meet the basic requirements for the Paller Cybersecurity Scholarship. While this doesn't ensure you'll receive a scholarship, it does mean your application will be eligible for review if you apply.

➔ Recommended Program

We recommend applying to one of the following SANS.edu undergraduate programs:

Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Cybersecurity
Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Cybersecurity

The Scholarship Committee will determine which program you’re eligible for if you are admitted.

➔ How to Apply

If you fill out the initial application form to indicate your interest, you'll receive an invitation to take an assessment test as the next step. Applicants invited to continue must submit a completed application by the final deadline to be considered.

The Application Guide, available on our website during the open application period, explains each step of the process.