Fiscal year 2026 department of war chief information officer cyber service academy scholarships: dakota state university
Active Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- HQ0034261E005
- Recipient
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Dakota State University UEI ZJH6J31KU5C6
- Awarding agency
-
Washington Headquarters Service
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $464,133
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 12.902 Information Security Grants
- Completion date 3% complete
- Funding agency
- Office of the Secretary of Defense Department of Defense
- Place of performance
- Madison, SD 57042, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
About this award
The Office of the Secretary of Defense awarded Dakota State University $464,133.36 under the Information Security Grants program (CFDA 12.902) on August 31, 2026, to support the Department of War Cyber Service Academy Scholarships.
The award funds merit-based scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing cybersecurity-related degrees through Dakota State University. Scholars selected through recruitment and retention pathways receive support for tuition, fees, and stipends in exchange for post-graduation civilian service commitments with the Department of War. Academic tracks align with the Defense Cyber Workforce Framework to develop graduates capable of filling critical cybersecurity roles. The grant also supports capacity-building initiatives at the institution to enhance its cybersecurity education and research infrastructure.
Dakota State University, a state educational institution headquartered in Madison, South Dakota, serves as the recipient and initial grant administrator. The university distributes scholarship funds directly to selected scholars and expends approved project funds on capacity-building activities.
The period of performance runs from August 31, 2026, through August 30, 2031. Work is performed in Madison, South Dakota.
Quick answers
Who received award HQ0034261E005?
HQ0034261E005 was awarded to Dakota State University by Washington Headquarters Service (Department of Defense) on August 31, 2026.
How much is award HQ0034261E005 worth?
$464,133 has been obligated on HQ0034261E005.
Which agency awarded HQ0034261E005?
Washington Headquarters Service (Department of Defense) awarded HQ0034261E005, with funding from Office of the Secretary of Defense (Department of Defense).
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