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C3P: Scholarship for Service Application OVERVIEW This document contains the application form for the National Science Foundation Community

College Cyber Pilot Program (C3P) Scholarship for Service program (sfs.opm.gov) for students

at Anne Arunde Community College (AACC).

Eligibility requirements: • United States citizen or lawful permanent resident

• Have a bachelor's degree in any discipline or be a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces

• Currently enrolled in, or applied for admission/transfer to, a cybersecurity-related

program at AACC:

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x Meet selection criteria for federal employment, including obtaining a security clearance

Scholarship recipients shall: x Maintain full-time student status in a cybersecurity-related program at AACC

x Participate in all AACC C3P program activities (e.g., job fairs, professional development)

x Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for all courses

x Complete the degree/program requirements successfully

x Maintain a lifestyle that is compatible with federal agency requirements to maintain a

security clearance

x Receive full tuition support as well as an allowance for related expenses such as

textbooks, fees, professional certifications, and travel to job fair and bootcampx Receive an annual stipend of $25,000

x Participate in a summer internship in government agency at the end of their first year of

support*

x Work for a federal oca state agency in qualifying positions, upon completing academic

degree requirements (length of service depends on length of scholarship support –

years of service for years of s s support)*

x Be willing to relocate to fulfill internship and/or employment requirements*

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*Students can apply for any position that includes duties in information assurance at a federal,

state, local or tribal government organization, independent agency, government corporation,

commission, or quasi-official agency. Positions may be secured to meet obligations at a national

laboratory, a federally funded research development center, or other approved organization on

a limited basis. If a student is unsure if a particular position meets program requirement they

should contact the SFS program office at sfs@opm.gov for verification.

o Federal agencies: https://www.usa.gov/federal-agencies/

o Federally funded research and development centers:

https://www.nsf.gov/statistics/ffrdclist/

Application instructions To apply for the C3P: Scholarship for Service (SFS) scholarship, please submit the following

materials:

x Completed application form

x Personal statement

x Resume or curriculum vitae

x ranscripts from any previous post-secondary schools

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C3P: Scholarship for Service APPLICATION FORM

Applicant personal information Last name: _____________________ First name: _____________________ M.I.: _______

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________________ State: _______ Zip: ___________

Email address: _________________________________________________________________

Daytime ph.: ________________ Evening ph.: _____________ Mobile ph.: ______________

Citizenship / resident status (check one):

U.S. citizen

U.S. lawful permanent resident

Note: You must be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident to be eligible to

apply for the C3P Scholarship for Service.

Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces (with honorable discharge) Attained a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited university or college

Note: You must be a veteran or have a bachelor's degree to be eligible to apply for the C3P Scholarship

for Service.

Degree plan information CC degree program where you will use the scholarship, if awarded (check one):

Information Assurance and Cybersecurity (omputer Science (

Other approved program of study (must be approved by program director):

___________________________________________________________________________

Anticipated graduation (MM/YYYY): ________________________________________________

Current status at AACC; are or have you (check one):

Applied to AACC and enrolled in cybersecurity- or computer science- related class(es) Applied to AACC and enrolled in classes, but not enrolled in any cybersecurity- or computer science-related classes

Applied to AACC, but not enrolled in any classes

Have not applied to AACC

Math and English placement results (if any):

Math: _________________________________ English: ______________________________

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Current and previous post-secondary school(s) attended other than AACC (include officialtranscripts with application):School: _________________________ Major: __ _____ Years attended: _______

City: ___________________________ State: _______ Zip: _________________

Degree awarded (if any) and year: __________________________ GPA: ________________

School: Major: _______ Years attended: _______

____________________________ State: _______ Zip: _________________

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School: Major: _______ Years attended: _______

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___________________ GPA: ________________

Provide each recommender with scholarship recommendation form.

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Organization: ___________________________ Job title: ______________________________

Address: ___________________________________ Email: ___________________________

City: ____________________ State: ____ Zip: ________ Phone: ___________________

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Organization: ___________________________ Job title: ______________________________

Address: ___________________________________ Email: ___________________________

City: ____________________ State: ____ Zip: ________ Phone: ___________________

Applicant’s name: ______________________________________________________________

By signing below, I acknowledge that:

1) I am a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident.

2) I am a veteran of the United States Armed Services and/or have a bachelor degree.

3) The information provided on this form is, to the best of my knowledge, accurate and

complete.

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C3P: Scholarship for Service PERSONAL STATEMENT In a separate document, with your name on each page, please write a personal statement (minimum one page, maximum three) that describes:

x Any awards, academic recognition, honors, or distinctions you have receivedx Any unique reasons that make you an exceptional candidate for this scholarship and

help set you apart from any other applicants; some areas to consider (but not required)include:

o Why you are interested in the field of cybersecurity or information assuranceo Knowledge of the techniques of the information security discipline, including

encryption, access control, physical security, training, threat analysis, andauthentication

o Knowledge of the human factors in information security, including humancomputer interaction, design, training, sabotage, human error prevention andidentification, personal use policies, and monitoring

o Ability to identify and analyze problems, distinguish between relevant andirrelevant information to make logical decisions, and provide solutions toindividual and organizational problems

o Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings, andcapabilities of different people in different situations; be tactful, compassionateand sensitive, and treat others with respect

o Ability to make clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups;listen effectively and clarify information as needed; facilitate an open exchangeof ideas and foster an atmosphere of open communication

o Ability to express facts and ideas in writing in clear, convincing and organizedmanners appropriate to the audience and occasion

o Comment on your aspirations to protect the fe eral government's criticalinformation infrastructure.

• esumeP n a separate ocument attach a separate copy of your current resume.

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C3P: Scholarship for Service SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDATION FORM

Applicant information (to be completed by the applicant):

Candidate’s name: ______________________________________________________________ Recommender’s name: __________________________________________________________ Recommender’s relationship to applicant: ___________________________________________

Evaluation of applicant (to be completed and submitted by the recommender): Rate the applicant on the following traits compared to his or her peers: Exceptional

Above average Average

Below average

No information

Intellectual ability ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Writing ability ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Speaking ability ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Teaching/Leadership ability ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Academic preparation ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Research aptitude ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Interpersonal skills ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Willingness to learn ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Maturity ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Initiative ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Responsibility/Dependability ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Loyalty ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Promptness ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Attention to detail ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Honesty and integrity ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Motivated ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Overall evaluation

Compared to other students, employees, and/or colleagues at the same level, I would rank this candidate in the top:

1% 5% 10% 25% 50%

Candidate’s name: ______________________________________________________________

Comments (may attach separate letter)

______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

Recommender information

Recommender’s name: __________________________________________________________ Place of employment: ___________________________ Title: _________________________ Email address: ________________________________ Daytime phone: ________________

__________________________________________________________ ________________ Signature of recommender Date

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