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Department of War (DoW) Cyber Service Academy

The 2026–2027 DoW Cyber Service Academy Scholarship Program

The Department of War (DoW) Cyber Service Academy (CSA) (formerly the Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program) is both a scholarship program for the DoW, and a capacity-building tool for the nation. The program is a result of commitment from DoW and Congress to support higher education as a means to prepare the DoW workforce to deal with threats against the Department’s critical information system and networks..

Application Deadline: February 17, 2026, at 12 p.m. EST

How to Apply for the DoW Cyber Service Academy Scholarship?

The 2026 DoW CSA New Student Application.

Apply using a two-part application and submit the following documents using the instructions below.

Documents Needed:

  • Unofficial Transcripts: Applicants will submit unofficial transcripts to the DoW CSA Program Office directly.
    * Due date: 12 p.m. EST on February 17, 2026.
    * Email Subject Line Format: Applicant Full Name – Institution Name – Unofficial Transcripts
    * Email Address: osd.mc-alex.dod-cio.mbx.dod-csa@mail.mil
  • One (1) Letter of Recommendation: Must be sent directly to the DoW CSA Program Office by the author not the applicant. The letter should come from a current or most recent faculty member or supervisor who can speak to your potential for academic success and your cyber-knowledge and ability. The applicant is responsible for contacting the author and ensuring the letter is sent by the deadline. Letters sent by the applicant will not be accepted.
    * Due Date: 12 p.m. EST on February 17, 2026.
    * Email Subject Line Format: Applicant Full Name – Institution Name – Letter of Recommendation
    * Email Address: osd.mc-alex.dod-cio.mbx.dod-csa@mail.mil
  • Competitions / Cyber Exercises / Capture-the-Flag Documentation:
    Applicants will submit any cyber competition data directly to the DoW CSA Program Office via email.
    * Due Date: 12 p.m. EST on February 17, 2026.
    * Email Subject Line Format: Applicant Full Name – Institution Name – Competition Documentation
    * Email Address: osd.mc-alex.dod-cio.mbx.dod-csa@mail.mil