ISACA South Florida Chapter and Memorial Scholarships  

Continue your education and launch your IT career with ISACA! This scholarship is open to undergraduate (junior or senior) and graduate students pursuing a degree related to information technology, governance, risk management, compliance, audit and security at one of the participating universities in South Florida. Please review the scholarship offering and criteria below, and apply today!

Scholarship Offering:

We will award an academic scholarship of US$1,000 each to five (5) students who meet the criteria below. Scholarship money will be disbursed to the awardee in two payments: $200 in January 2026 and $200 in June 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 pursuing an undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate degree related to information technology, governance, risk management, compliance, audit and security.
3. Be enrolled in one of the eligible universities:
   • Barry College
   • Broward College
   • Florida Atlantic University
   • Florida Gulf Coast University
   • Florida International University
   • Florida Memorial University
   • Keiser University
   • Lynn University
   • Miami Dade College
   • Nova Southeastern University
   • Palm Beach State College
   • St. Thomas University
   • University of Miami
4. Be a current South Florida resident in one of the following counties: Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Martin, Monroe, Okeechobee, Sarasota or St. Lucie.
5. Have a minimum 3.5 (out of 4.0) Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA).

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. A letter of recommendation from an educator (ex. professor or academic councilor) or professional who you work closely with (ex. Employer or volunteer manager).

Recipient Commitments:

1. Agree to attend one chapter event in 2026.
2. Agree to communicate with the ISACA Foundation twice a year for two years regarding school and career trajectory after the scholarship award.
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 Mentoring Program (giving you access to certified digital trust professionals as mentors)
• Access to additional ISACA and ISACA Foundation resources

Remembering Dr. Eugene Schultz, Don Glass, and Robert Stroud:

By Board decree, three of the Chapter's scholarships are designated as In-Memoriam scholarships, named in honor of people who contributed significantly to our South Florida Chapter. These scholarships honor their memory by supporting students who carry forward the values they lived.

• Dr. Eugene Schultz (ISACA International CISA and CISM instructor – passed away in October 2011). Gene was instrumental in the formation of the CISM certification at the International level, and was a strong advocate of the South Florida Chapter. Gene successfully certified the initial cohorts of CISM graduates for the Chapter.

• Don Glass (ISACA South Florida Chapter President, 2003-2004– passed away in July 2015). Don was instrumental in fostering chapter re-engagement and growth in 2002.

• Robert Stroud (ISACA International Board Chair, 2014-2015 – passed away in September 2018). Rob was a staunch advocate of the South Florida Chapter at the International level, and was a frequent lecturer at our events.