ISACA Illowa Technology Audit Scholarship

Continue your education and launch your IT career with ISACA! This scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree related to information systems (IS), computer science, cybersecurity, or data science at a university or community college in the Eastern Iowa or Western Illinois regions. Please review the scholarship offering and criteria below, and apply today!

Scholarship Offering:

We will award a $1,000 academic scholarship for school-related costs to two (2) non-ISACA student members and one (1) current ISACA student member who meet the criteria below. Scholarship money will be paid directly to the awardee’s school in January 2026 and must be used for the school they are attending in 2026. 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 an accredited university or community college in the Eastern Iowa or Western Illinois regions.
3. Be pursuing an associate's, bachelor’s or master’s degree in information systems (IS), computer sciences, cybersecurity, data science, or a related degree.
4. Have a minimum 3.25 (out of 4.0) Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA). Note that this scholarship is contingent on maintaining the minimum GPA requirement. Transcripts will need to be provided once available to ensure continued eligibility.
5. Provide a letter of recommendation from an educator or professional who you work closely with.
6. International students are welcome to apply.
7. Scholarship awards will be granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.

How to Apply:

1. Sign in or create a free ISACA account to apply. If you have appplied 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 GPA
   2. Letter of Recommendation.

Recipient Commitments:

1. Recipients must agree to attend one chapter event (in person or virtual) 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 award.
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 Mentoring Program (giving you access to certified digital trust professionals as mentors)
• Resources to start an ISACA Student Group at university/college (as applicable)
• Access to additional ISACA and Foundation resources