NYU Cyber Fellows
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Secure a Better Future
In the Cyber Fellows program at NYU Tandon, you will become adept at identifying and neutralizing critical threats in a constantly evolving environment that requires out-of-the-box thinking.
As you earn an elite Cybersecurity Master’s degree, the Cyber Fellows Scholarship provides a 75% tuition discount, reducing your cost to just $18,000 (a savings of $45,000).
High demand for cybersecurity professionals, combined with the Cyber Fellows Scholarship, ensures you will receive a strong return on this investment in your education. You’ll learn from internationally respected experts and have access to the Center for Cybersecurity and the Cyber Fellows Advisory Council, expanding your opportunities to build an unparalleled network.
This program offers the flexibility to fit your graduate studies into your busy schedule and maintain a healthy work-life balance. With a fully online, part-time format, you can remain employed as you pursue your Master’s degree, directly applying the skills you acquire to your current position.
Why Choose NYU Tandon?
With a worldwide shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals, becoming an NYU Tandon Cyber Fellow fully prepares you to play a critical role in this in-demand industry. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge by engaging in hands-on virtual labs, collaborations with corporate partners, and opportunities to specialize your skills with career-elevating badges.
As an NYU Tandon Cyber Fellow, you will develop the ability to deftly navigate shifts in global cybersecurity and protect vital information.
If you don’t have a background in computer science or technology, you can start off with NYU Tandon Bridge, which will provide you with a strong foundation for the Cyber Fellows program and your career in cybersecurity.
How to Become a Cyber Fellow
Apply to the Cyber Fellows program now and you’ll receive an admissions decision in approximately 15 days. Your next steps:
- Complete your application
- Select the online M.S. in Cybersecurity program
- Select YES when asked about applying for NYU Cyber Fellows
- Submit:
- Your resume
- A Statement of Purpose (250 words)
- A copy of your unofficial transcript(s)
- Two professional references
Scholarships & Benefits
Please note that for Alumni and Industry Partners, NYU Tandon Digital Learning scholarships cannot be combined.
S&K
NYU Cyber Fellows Advisory Council member and Senior Fellow with the NYU Center for Cybersecurity, Omkhar Arasaratnam and wife Sabrina, generously provide scholarships for students pursuing a master’s degree in cybersecurity through New York University’s Cyber Fellows program.
The S&K Scholarship strives to support a new generation of engineers in an inclusive environment that breaks down barriers that have historically led to the underrepresentation of women and minorities in STEM. This scholarship is awarded to a selection of students who demonstrate financial need, academic merit, and a commitment to engaging with the cybersecurity community.
We strongly encourage women identifying students to apply.
For questions regarding the S&K Scholarship, please email online.scholarships@nyu.edu.
Bridgewater
Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, generously provides scholarships for students pursuing a master’s degree in cybersecurity through New York University’s Cyber Fellows program, who demonstrate financial need and academic merit.
The Bridgewater Scholarship strives to support a new generation of engineers in an inclusive environment that breaks down barriers that have historically led to the underrepresentation of women and minorities in STEM.
We strongly encourage students who identify as a historically underrepresented group in computer science to apply.
For questions regarding the Bridgewater Scholarship, please email online.scholarships@nyu.edu.
Veteran Benefits
For questions on what veteran benefits NYU accepts along with instructions on how to use your VA benefits, you can visit our For Veterans page.