Fiscal year 2025 department of defense chief information officer cyber service academy scholarships: florida state university

The Office of the Secretary of Defense awarded Florida State University $204,175.73 on September 22, 2025, under the Information Security Grants program (CFDA 12.902) to support Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Defense Chief Information Officer Cyber Service Academy activities for the academic year 2026–2027.

The award funds the Cyber Service Academy's scholarship-for-service program, which provides merit-based scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing cybersecurity-related degrees and supports current DoD civilian and military personnel advancing their cyber expertise. In exchange for financial support, scholars commit to a period of civilian service with the Department of War after graduation. Florida State University, as the initial recipient, distributes scholarship funds to cover tuition, fees, and stipends for selected scholars and expends grant funds on approved project activities aligned with the Defense Cyber Workforce Framework to ensure graduates possess skills needed for critical cybersecurity roles.

Performance occurs in Tallahassee, Florida, with a period of performance through September 21, 2030. The award is classified as a Project Grant, an assistance type under which funds are released upon receipt of acceptable invoices through the Wide Area Workflow system in accordance with OMB Circular A-110. Modification P00001 provides the funding for the 2026–2027 academic year activities.