Department of War Cyber Service Academy (Do W CSA)
Official program page for the Department of War Cyber Service Academy, providing information on recruitment and retention scholarships for cyber and IT education.
Non-DoW employees enrolled in validated cyber programs of study at designated institutions; Current DoW civilian or active-duty military personnel for retention scholarships
Requirements
Commitment to work for the DoW for a minimum of one year for each year of scholarship support received; Completion of two-part application for new applicants; Completion of reapplication form for current scholars
Application materials
Part 1: Background information; Part 2: Cyber experience (coursework, knowledge, skills, and abilities)
How to apply
Complete Part 1 of the application via the provided link; Complete Part 2 of the application via the link provided after Part 1 submission; Submit application in a single session
Important dates
New Applicant Opening: December 12, 2025; New Applicant Closing: February 17, 2026 (noon); Returning Scholar Opening: December 19, 2025; Returning Scholar Closing: February 20, 2026 (noon); Retention Application Opening: Spring 2026
Contact
OSD MC-ALEX DOD CIO Mailbox DoD CSA; osd.mc-alex.dod-cio.mbx.dod-csa@mail.mil
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