Cisco's $10 Million in Scholarships for Cyber

mistabrumley89

I'll just leave this here

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

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dizzy_kitty

Ertaz wrote: »

Crickets here.

Yeaa.... in one email I received, it mentioned hearing back during mid-August but on the application page it says by the beginning of August. I know that's not a huge difference but it sure does feel like it when you're waiting

superbeast

I wonder if there was a cut off time to apply if the program is supposed to start this month. I'll be kicking myself for not seeing this sooner if I miss a deadline or sorts, although I didn't see any mention of one on their site

stryder144

I received a couple of emails already from Cisco. The first one thanked me for signing up. The second said that they would be reaching out in mid-August in order to test those selected for basic knowledge. Once that is done, they will contact those who have received the scholarship and provide them with next steps.

In the second email, they provide a link to several TEDTalks. I was not expecting to have to read subtitles...imagine my confusion when the speaker started speaking in French! Really focused my attention on what he was saying (through the use of the subtitles...my French is limited to one insult...thank you French-Canadian neighbors).

Ertaz

stryder144 wrote: »

I received a couple of emails already from Cisco. The first one thanked me for signing up. The second said that they would be reaching out in mid-August in order to test those selected for basic knowledge. Once that is done, they will contact those who have received the scholarship and provide them with next steps.

In the second email, they provide a link to several TEDTalks. I was not expecting to have to read subtitles...imagine my confusion when the speaker started speaking in French! Really focused my attention on what he was saying (through the use of the subtitles...my French is limited to one insult...thank you French-Canadian neighbors).

I only know three words in french: Haugh, Haugh, Haugh.

chrisone

Ertaz wrote: »

Crickets here.

even more crickets here.....

would be sad if NO ONE from TE got in.....SAD! However the website does say they are looking for people with government security background.

dizzy_kitty

chrisone wrote: »

even more crickets here.....

would be sad if NO ONE from TE got in.....SAD! However the website does say they are looking for people with government security background.

They'd have to actually reach out to us to fill out the assessment to know that!

Hopefully by next Friday someone here hears back.

Ertaz

Probably going to try the CCENT on Wednesday, that way I'll be ready if I'm picked. If I'm not, the I'll just finish out the CCNA security.

9bits

Ertaz wrote: »

Probably going to try the CCENT on Wednesday, that way I'll be ready if I'm picked. If I'm not, the I'll just finish out the CCNA security.

FYI, the CCENT isn't a prereq. They only wanted you to have at least one of the qualifications on their list, and your Security+ is one.

Mr.Network

I applied yesterday, hope it is not too late. I haven't received email yet, did you guys receive email as soon as you applied?

Ertaz

Mr.Network wrote: »

I applied yesterday, hope it is not too late. I haven't received email yet, did you guys receive email as soon as you applied?

Its been a while, but I seem to recall that I did. Yesterday was a weekend though, so they may be manually going through them on Monday.

Mooseboost

I haven't heard anything additional back yet, but I am still holding hope.

Ertaz

Mooseboost wrote: »

I haven't heard anything additional back yet, but I am still holding hope.

Maybe by the end of the month?

esr0159

Same here still haven't heard back from them. Been checking my email lately, last update was about the ted talk links.

BuzzSaw

FWIW:

I signed up on day one that they started accepting applications. Aside from the aforementioned emails, I haven't heard anything.

Will let you guys know if I do. This might tell us if they are processing on a FIFO method.

superbeast

Received email today from Cisco but it was the same e-mail containing the TED talks links. Not much of an update but it's something. My guess is probably due to the overwhelming response to this, timelines are loose and the expected start time of August isn't that accurate.

hinsdahl00

This is my timeline for emails, I'm interested to see how this all shakes out!

Initial submission: 05AUG16
First response: 11AUG16 (thank you for your interest)
Second response: 18AUG16 (TED talk email)

NetworkNewb

Wait... everyone else didn't get accepted in already???

BuzzSaw

NetworkNewb wrote: »

Wait... everyone else didn't get accepted in already???

LOL - nice panic attempt

Ertaz

BuzzSaw wrote: »

LOL - nice panic attempt

um, seriously I've been watching the course since Tuesday. My voucher codes for the test showed up this morning.

chrisone

still nothing on my end.....more crickets.....
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BuzzSaw

Ertaz wrote: »

um, seriously I've been watching the course since Tuesday. My voucher codes for the test showed up this morning.

Nice

superbeast

I'm sure Cisco wouldn't just give out the voucher codes without some sort of proof you completed your 90 hours. Otherwise that would be a poor ROI if they didn't get some sort of confirmation from the assigned mentors that you are ready to take the exam. Footing the bill for the resources/materials and then nothing to show for it wouldn't be too smart on Cisco's end.

BuzzSaw

superbeast wrote: »

I'm sure Cisco wouldn't just give out the voucher codes without some sort of proof you completed your 90 hours. Otherwise that would be a poor ROI if they didn't get some sort of confirmation from the assigned mentors that you are ready to take the exam. Footing the bill for the resources/materials and then nothing to show for it wouldn't be too smart on Cisco's end.

I think he was kidding

superbeast

I knew I should've started my morning with some coffee

BuzzSaw

I think CISCO is too busy firing people to pay attention to the program

chrisone

BuzzSaw wrote: »

I think CISCO is too busy firing people to pay attention to the program

may be that is how they are paying for the program?

NetworkNewb

8/14/16 - "Low quarter sales leaves CISCO scratching their heads on how they are going to pay for the $10 million dollar scholarship program."

8/15/16 - "CISCO announces massive layoff"

CertifiedMonkey

Got an email from Cisco, but it was for a discount on their Cloud Elearning material! Every time I get an email from Cisco I get so excited that it's for the cyber ops scholarship. *Sigh*

Abdullah.AA

august 20th, still waiting, also me and few other guys here in this thread:
http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccna-security/121759-ccna-cyber-ops.html

adikeshav

NetworkNewb wrote: »

8/14/16 - "Low quarter sales leaves CISCO scratching their heads on how they are going to pay for the $10 million dollar scholarship program."

8/15/16 - "CISCO announces massive layoff"

Exactly!!