Optiv's Black Employee Network (BEN) Scholarship Application
Denver, CO
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At Optiv, we’re more than just the cyber advisory and solutions leader. At our core, we are a company that believes in the power of diversity and inclusion. From our employees to the communities where we live and serve, it’s what makes us who we are. We believe that’s what makes you, too.
This scholarship is sponsored by Optiv's Black Employee Network (BEN), an employee-driven initiative that is a part of Optiv's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program. This group reflects our ongoing commitment to embrace diverse perspectives and inclusive conversations. BEN creates a safe place for Black employees to create connections, grow personally and professionally, and cultivate opportunities in the cybersecurity field
It is our hope that this scholarship will help Black/African American students pursue their dream of higher education and a career in the cybersecurity field.
In order to apply for this scholarship, the candidate must:
- Be a graduating high school senior.
- Be able to verify acceptance into an eligible degree program (including but not limited to computer science, electrical engineering, math, etc.).
- Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Be planning a career in cybersecurity/information security.
- Complete the scholarship application and include a one-page essay and two letters of reference.
- Identify as Black and/or African American (African, African American, Caribbean, for example) and be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident.
Thank you for your interest in Optiv's Black Employee Network (BEN) scholarship! To be considered to receive this one-time scholarship award of $10,000, please complete and submit the following application by May 15, 2024.
