B.S. in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Academic Scholarship

Designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) undergraduate curriculum covering penetration testing, network defense, and malware reverse engineering.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: High school GPA 3.2+ on 4.0 scale with solid math foundation
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 71
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Essay on career ambitions in cybersecurity defense
Recommendation letters: Two academic or character letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $6,000 annual STEM excellence scholarship
Application fee: $450 student activity fee per semester
Tuition / joining costs: $30,800 annual tuition fee

Dates and verification

Application deadline: November 20, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Charleston Southern University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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