(ISC)2 is inviting applications for scholarships worth a total exceeding 90,000 pound to promote information security studies for women,undergraduate,graduate and post-graduate students.
The scholarship scheme,run by the (ISC)2 Foundation,is aimed at helping to address the growing demand for skilled cyber security professionals worldwide.
Between 1 January and 31 March 2013,aspirant cyber security professionals can submit applications in five categories,including scholarships for undergraduates and women.
According to the 2011(ISC)2 Global Information Security Workforce Study,conducted by industry analyst firm Frost and Sullivan,demand for information security professionals will double by 2015.
Further(ISC)2 career research conducted earlier this year shows employers currently struggle to find the people they need,with nearly half taking three to six months or more to fill positions,and only 7.4%filling their positions in under a month.
The(ISC)2 Foundation evaluates applicants based on academic excellence,passion for the industry and financial need.
Patrick Katamba,2012 recipient of the(ISC)2 Foundation undergraduate scholarship and studying at the London Metropolitan University,is one of two recent recipients studying in the UK.
"This scholarship will greatly help me in dealing with all the financial constraints I will encounter in achieving my goal of becoming a certified information security professional,"he said.
Julie Peeler,director of the(ISC)2 Foundation,said:"These scholarships demonstrate our investment and commitment to filling the pipeline of qualified information security professionals.
" Demand for information security professionals will double by 2015"
"As cyber threats continue to evolve with broader implications worldwide,it is critical that we cultivate a workforce capable of mitigating these risks for the long term.
"These scholarships are aimed at encouraging not only entry into the workforce,but more academic participation within this industry to help fulfill this growing need,"she said.
