ISACA Philadelphia Chapter 2025 Scholarship  

This scholarship is open to associate, bachelor's, and master's students pursuing a degree related to Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT Audit, IT Compliance, or IT Governance at a college or university in the Greater Philadelphia area. Please review the scholarship offering and criteria below, and apply today!

Scholarship Offering:

We will award academic scholarships of $1,500 each to 5 (five) selected students (3 undergraduate and 2 graduate students) who meet the criteria below. Scholarship money will be disbursed directly to the awardee’s school in July 2026 and must be used for tuition and school-related costs at the school the recipient is attending in 2026. Awardees will also receive an ISACA Career Building Bundle to help continue their education and launch their IT career.

Eligibility:

1. Recipients of the ISACA Philadelphia Chapter Scholarship within the past 12 months are ineligible to apply again.
2. Be 18 years of age or older.
3. Reside or attend school in the Greater Philadelphia geographic area within
   • New Castle County, DE or
   • The following Pennsylvania Counties: Philadelphia, Bucks, Delaware, Chester and Montgomery Counties, or
   • The following New Jersey Counties: Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer and Salem Counties.
4. Be pursuing an associate, bachelor's or master's degree.
5. Be pursuing a degree related to:
   • Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT Audit, IT Compliance, or IT Governance.
6. Maintain a minimum Grade Point Average:
   • Undergraduate student: have a minimum 3.00 (out of 4.0)
   • Graduate student: have a minimum 3.25 (out of 4.0)

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. A reference letter from an educator or professional who you work closely with.

Recipient Commitments:

1. Agree to attend at least one ISACA event within 3 months of receiving the award.
2. Agree to communicate with the ISACA Foundation twice a year for two years regarding school and career trajectory after the scholarship.
3. 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