WiCyS Scholarship Conference Applications closes in two Days

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:43:27 -0400

Calling all students and faculty members in Cybersecurity. Must first apply for WiCyS membership. Apply for scholarship and submit presentations

WiCyS 2026 Call For Scholarships

You're invited to network and grow your skills at the annual Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) technical conference. Apply for reduced conference rate registration and two nights of complimentary shared lodging. Pre-conference workshops will begin on Wednesday, March 11, followed by sessions on Thursday and Friday morning. The career fair will be held Thursday morning and afternoon, and Friday morning. In addition to these events, we have a variety of other activities planned throughout the conference.

Applications Close: October 15, 2025; 5PM CT

Notification of Status: December 3, 2025

Questions? Email conference@wicys.org

SCHOLARSHIP TYPES

Student Scholarship: Student Scholarship applicants must be a WiCyS Student Member. Students are required to apply for a WiCyS scholarship to attend the conference (there is no general conference registration for students).

Students also have the opportunity to present their research in poster format at the conference. To learn more, visit here.

Faculty Scholarship: Faculty Scholarship applicants must be a WiCyS Faculty Member. Faculty are required to be a WiCyS Student Chapter Advisor or a WiCyS Faculty Member that has not attended WiCyS in the past.

Mentor Scholarship: Mentor Scholarship applicants must be a WiCyS Member and a Mentor in the WiCyS 2025-2026 Mentorship Program.

Military Scholarship: Military Scholarship applicants must be a Veteran, Military Spouse, or Active Duty WiCyS Member OR be a WiCyS member and show proof of eligibility (ID Me, DoD card, VA card, etc.)

Ally Scholarship: Ally Scholarship applicants must be a WiCyS Member who is actively supporting the WiCyS mission with direct involvement as an ally in a WiCyS program.

Equity & Advancement Scholarship: Equity & Advancement Scholarship applicants must be a WiCyS Member. This scholarship exists to provide equitable access to the WiCyS 2026 conference.

WiCyS 2026 Call for Presenters
Join us March 11–13, 2026, at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort and Convention Center in the Washington, D.C. area for your chance to share your expertise and help shape the future of cybersecurity. WiCyS is accepting submissions for Presentations, Panels, Workshops, Birds of a Feather, Lightning Talks and Student Posters across five tracks including Technical Skill Building, Education, Workforce Development & Community, Research & Innovation with Emerging Technologies, Career Development, Advancement & Management and Tools, Trends, Perspectives & Sector-Specific Applications.
Submissions are due Oct. 15 at 5 PM CT and student poster submissions are due December 15. Don't miss your opportunity to make an impact at WiCyS 2026!
Learn more and submit to present HERE.