Cisco's $10 Million in Scholarships for Cyber

wolf9081

I just got the acceptance for the second cohort also. Beginning in March 2017. I am a vet without any cisco certifications.

tphan3

stryder144 wrote: »

Just received the official Cisco acceptance email a few minutes ago. I have been added to the second cohort starting in March 2017.

Did you really? Congratulations. Do you mind posting what Cisco said in the email? Thank you.

wolf9081

[h=1]Dear
Howard,[/h]

Congratulations! You have been accepted into the Cisco Global
Cybersecurity Scholarship. We're glad you have decided to take part in this
life-changing opportunity to become valued partners in protecting the internet
from hackers and other criminals. We have filled the first 90 day program
(cohort) which has already started and ends in March. You have been selected to
be in the second cohort which should start mid or late March 2017.



We will be sending you information on the exact date range you will start the
Cybersecurity Scholarship program by the end of February, along with next
steps. Cisco looks forward to working with you to help expand your career
opportunities. Our certifications are recognized throughout the IT world for
their quality and depth. Thanks again for your interest in becoming part of an
elite team.



If you have any questions, please contact us at: [EMAIL="support@t2000inc.zendesk.com?subject=Cisco%20Cybersecurity%20Scholarship"]support@t2000inc.zendesk.com[/EMAIL].



Congratulations on your acceptance into the Cisco Global Cybersecurity
Scholarship Program!



[EMAIL="Learning@Cisco"]Learning@Cisco[/EMAIL]

tphan3

What did you guys score on the assessment?

xxxkaliboyxxx

Praise Cisco Jesus! I'm in for the March class which works out well. I wasn't ready

Mooseboost

Looks like I was accepted into the second wave in March. I hope by then they can iron out stuff a bit more.

rcsoar4fun

I was starting to get bummed seeing everyone else get accepted. Then I checked my spam folder.

Turns out I got the hookup from this dude overseas. I have to send him a check, but in a couple of weeks I am going to be rich. Who knew princes in Nigeria were so nice!?!?!?!

So long suckers, good luck with your Cisco studies.



j/k, looks like I got squat.

devilbones

I got my email for the second wave too.

Congratulations! You have been accepted into the Cisco Global Cybersecurity Scholarship. We're glad you have decided to take part in this life-changing opportunity to become valued partners in protecting the internet from hackers and other criminals. We have filled the first 90 day program (cohort) which has already started and ends in March. You have been selected to be in the second cohort which should start mid or late March 2017.

We will be sending you information on the exact date range you will start the Cybersecurity Scholarship program by the end of February, along with next steps. Cisco looks forward to working with you to help expand your career opportunities. Our certifications are recognized throughout the IT world for their quality and depth. Thanks again for your interest in becoming part of an elite team.

Did anyone get in the first cohort?

scaredoftests

I did. Waiting for the 2nd email to start training...

Bossk

I got in for March as well! Had pretty much given up hope. Veteran w/ CCNA:RS and CCNA:S, more than 5 years in the industry. If memory serves me, got 27 out of 30 on the assessment.

ArmyCyber

Just received the March (2nd) cohort acceptance email.

I am military with a couple certs, scored 27 on the assessment. Looking very much forward to this. March time works perfect for me, 1st cohort this late in the game was impossible.

daboola

Just received the official Cisco acceptance email a few minutes ago. I have been added to the second cohort starting in March 2017.

Rumblr33

Congratulations to everyone accepted into the program. I was accepted into the program for the March Cohort, which works really well for me since I am completing the MSISA program at Norwich University and this will be during my second to last class. I can't wait and I am excited to see how this will help my career progression. Again, congratulations and good luck.

spiderjericho

ArmyCyber wrote: »

Just received the March (2nd) cohort acceptance email.

I am military with a couple certs, scored 27 on the assessment. Looking very much forward to this. March time works perfect for me, 1st cohort this late in the game was impossible.

just got the acceptance email too. Checked off on the military box as well. Not even upset by the March date since I've got other short term goals cert wise.

alias454

Congrats everyone. Sounds like some good news. No email for me yet. I wonder how far out they plan on scheduling people?

CIO

No email for me either

sheiky

No mails till now... 😥

Abdullah.AA

sheiky wrote: »

No mails till now... 

CIO wrote: »

No email for me either

alias454 wrote: »

Congrats everyone. Sounds like some good news. No email for me yet. I wonder how far out they plan on scheduling people?

eww there there

alias454

Aww thanks

ArmyCyber

Thank you very much for your interest in the Cisco Global Cybersecurity Scholarship program. We have received an overwhelming number of applicants and have now filled all spots for the first year of the program. We will reopen registration again in 2018. Please bookmark this website and check back to apply.


Sorry everyone else. looks like that might be it

https://mkto.cisco.com/Security-Scholarship.html

xxxkaliboyxxx

I'm curious to see if any non ex military got denied? are they pushing for the DoD 8570.01?

OctalDump

ArmyCyber wrote: »

have now filled all spots for the first year of the program. We will reopen registration again in 2018

Sounds like they will have 2 more rounds of offers for mid year and late 2017.

Smilymarco

A female friend of mine got accepted for round 2... i'm still waiting for a message. We had the same score, checked the same boxes on the last question. (except the male/female )
So i guess females have an advantage.

Ertaz

No anything for me. Weird. I would hav expected a denial by now.

chopsticks

I believe it's really on first come first serve basis. I came to know about it later than most people here, so I guess I won't be hearing anything soon. So I'll be back to my usual study for now.

globalenjoi

I got my acceptance yesterday as well, for the March 2017 group. Hopefully the timing works out, as I am aiming for SANS GCIH in Baltimore in April. Might have a lot of security training on my plate for the spring!

As far as stats, I'm a veteran with 1 year of IT experience, a few months of security experience, and an 84 or something on the assessment. I'm not really sure what the selection criteria was.

xxxkaliboyxxx

Military or female, if you are both you are sent the certification in the mail.

Magnicious

I am Air Force and I got my email today. I hold a CISSP, CEH, CHFI, CCNA, Bachleor's in IT: Network Admin, Master's in MSISA, Sec+, Net+ and VCP. I'm not a cert hoarder I just went through two WGU degrees, lol.

coffeeluvr

I am in the first cohort.

bc901

coffeeluvr wrote: »

I am in the first cohort.

What has been your experience so far?