Digital Trust Scholarship

This scholarship is open to students worldwide who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to IT audit, risk, cybersecurity, governance, or assurance. Please review the scholarship offering and criteria below, and apply today!

Scholarship Offering:

We will award an academic scholarship between US$1,000 to $2,500 each (based on need, average tuition per country, and merit) to fourteen (14) selected students who meet the criteria below. Scholarship funds will be distributed between January and February 2027 and must be used for education-related expenses at the school the student will attend in 2027. For students attending an international school, funds will be paid directly to the student. For students attending a school in the United States, funds will be paid directly to the school. Awardees will also receive an ISACA Career Building Bundle to help continue their education and launch their IT career.

Eligibility:

1. Be 18 years of age or older.
2. Be enrolled in, or accepted to, an accredited college, university, or technical training institute in any country.
3. Be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to IT audit, risk, cybersecurity, governance, or assurance.
4. Provide a letter of recommendation from an educator (ex. professor or academic councilor) or professional who you work closely with (ex. Employer or volunteer manager).

How to Apply:

1. Sign in or create a free ISACA account to apply. If you have applied for an ISACA Foundation scholarship before, you may sign in using that account.
2. Complete the scholarship application (link above), including submitting any supporting information:
   1. Proof of enrollment (if their school is International)
   2. Letter of recommendation

Recipient Commitments:

1. Recipients must agree to attend at least one ISACA event (virtual or in-person) in 2026.
2. Recipients must agree to communicate with the ISACA Foundation twice a year for two years regarding school and career trajectory after the scholarship.
3. Recipients must agree to use the scholarship funds for:
   • Full-time enrollment
   • Part-time enrollment
   • Credit courses
   • Registration tuition and other school fees
   • School books, supplies, and essential technology.

ISACA Career Building Bundle:

• One year of ISACA student membership (giving you access to career pathway and advancement events and webinars)
• One ISACA certificate online review course from the options listed below. Read more about each on the ISACA website

• One ISACA Virtual Conference registration (where you will benefit from speakers who are renowned experts in their fields)
• ISACA’s Mentorship Program (giving you access to certified digital trust professionals as mentors)
• Resources to start an ISACA Student Group at your university or college (as applicable)
• Access to additional ISACA and ISACA Foundation resources