About KnowBe4:
KnowBe4 is a global leader in security awareness training and simulated phishing solutions. With over 50,000 organizations using their platform worldwide, KnowBe4 is dedicated to cybersecurity awareness and education. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address security issues such as CEO fraud, ransomware, and social engineering tactics through unique security training.
The Center for Cyber Safety and Education (Center) is a non-profit charitable trust of (ISC)², focusing on making the cyber world secure for everyone. The Center facilitates award-winning educational programs, training, research, and scholarships.
KnowBe4 Cybersecurity Scholarship 2024:
KnowBe4 partners with the Center of Cyber Safety and Education (ISC2) to offer the KnowBe4 Women of Colour in Cybersecurity (South Africa) Scholarship. This scholarship aims to promote global education and diversity in the field of cybersecurity among women.
The scholarship award includes 110,000 ZAR to cover fees, tuition, books, and required electronics for the recipient. Up to 31,900 ZAR may be used for on-campus housing.
The scholarship will be awarded based on the following Scoring Criteria:
- Passion
- Merit
- Financial Need
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the KnowBe4 Women of Colour in Cybersecurity Scholarship 2025-2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a woman of color residing in South Africa.
- Must be pursuing or intending to pursue a degree focused on cybersecurity, information assurance, or a related field.
- Must attend a university or college in South Africa.
- May attend online or on-campus.
- May attend full-time or part-time.
- Must be a Matric or Grade 12 student, Graduate student, or Undergraduate student.
- Ph.D. students are NOT eligible.
- KnowBe4 and (ISC)² employees are NOT eligible.
How to Apply:
Applicants can apply for the KnowBe4 Women of Colour in Cybersecurity (South Africa) Scholarship 2025-2026 through the following application link: KnowBe4 Women of Colour in Cybersecurity Scholarship Application.
Documents Required:
Applicants must attach all the required documents along with the application form, including:
- Unofficial transcripts from the most recent educational institution.
- Resume/CV (maximum 3 pages).
- Responses to specific questions listed in the application (maximum 250 words per answer).
- One letter of recommendation.
Closing Date:
The application deadline for the KnowBe4 Women of Colour in Cybersecurity (South Africa) Scholarship 2025-2026 is September 18, at 11:59 PM SAST. Recipients will be notified by November 30.
Contact Details:
For inquiries related to the KnowBe4 Women of Colour in Cybersecurity (South Africa) Scholarship 2025-2026, contact:
- Email: scholarships@isc2.org
- Tel: 727-493-3587
