By applying for the Taylor Austin Broussard Memorial Scholarship ("Scholarship"), the applicant ("Applicant") agrees to the following terms and conditions:
Documentation
Applicant must be able to provide valid and verifiable documentation supporting all information provided in the application, including but not limited to:
Proof of U.S. citizenship
Proof of Texas residency
Proof of age
Proof of financial need
Official academic transcripts (GPA)
Proof of enrollment or acceptance into an eligible university, college, or training program
Documentation verifying the applicant's legal name and identity when necessary to facilitate scholarship disbursement
Selection Process and Award Determination
Certification awards are made through a competitive review process. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee funding.
Applications are evaluated based on factors including, but not limited to:
Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity
Alignment between the requested certification and career goals
Evidence of preparation and effort toward certification attainment
Potential workforce impact
Availability of funding
CYBR.SEC.Careers reserves the right to deny funding to applicants who fail to demonstrate sufficient preparation, commitment, or alignment with the purpose of the certification program.
Additional Eligibility Requirements for Veteran Applicants
Applicants seeking certification funding through veteran-designated scholarship or certification funds may be required to provide documentation verifying military service and discharge status.
Unless otherwise specified by the funding source, veteran applicants must have received an Honorable Discharge or General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions from the United States Armed Forces.
CYBR.SEC.Careers recognizes and values service across all branches of the United States Armed Forces, including the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserve components. Eligibility for veteran-specific funding is not determined by branch of service, military occupation, deployment history, or active-duty status. Applicants who have served honorably in any component of the U.S. military and meet the eligibility requirements of the funding opportunity are encouraged to apply.
CYBR.SEC.Careers reserves the right to determine eligibility for veteran-specific funding based on documentation provided, donor restrictions, available funding, and alignment with the purpose of the certification program.
Award Disbursement
Direct Payment
Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the educational institution, certification provider, or approved vendor. Funds will not be distributed directly to recipients unless otherwise approved by CYBR.SEC.Careers.
Acceptance of Award
Awards must be accepted in writing at the time of notification before the stated deadline. Failure to formally accept the scholarship within the specified timeframe shall result in forfeiture and reallocation of the award.
Scholarships cannot be deferred. If the Applicant wishes to receive a scholarship at a later date, they must reapply during the appropriate award cycle.
Applicants authorize CYBR.SEC.Careers to verify enrollment, academic standing, and eligibility information with educational institutions when necessary to administer the scholarship program.
General Provisions:
Certification-Specific Requirements
Recipients are expected to make a good-faith effort to complete the certification or training program for which funding was awarded.
CYBR.SEC.Careers may request proof of registration, exam completion, or certification attainment as a condition of future funding opportunities.
Failure to utilize awarded certification funds may result in ineligibility for future certification assistance programs.
Disqualification and Revocation
Publicity Release
Scholarship recipients agree to allow CYBR.SEC.Careers to use their name, photograph, educational institution, area of study, and scholarship story in marketing materials, annual reports, donor communications, social media, and other promotional materials unless otherwise prohibited by law.
Use of Name and Likeness
By accepting the award, the Applicant grants the Scholarship Committee and its partners the right to use the Applicant’s name, photograph, and likeness for promotional and marketing purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.
Outcomes Reporting
Recipients agree to provide reasonable follow-up information regarding educational progress, certifications earned, internships, employment outcomes, and other career milestones for up to three years following receipt of funding.
Continued Eligibility and Use of Funds
Scholarship recipients are expected to remain enrolled in, accepted to, or actively participating in the educational, training, or certification program identified in their application.
If a recipient withdraws from the approved program, fails to enroll, cancels participation, or otherwise becomes ineligible before awarded funds are utilized, CYBR.SEC.Careers reserves the right to revoke the award and reallocate unused funds to another applicant.
Recipients must promptly notify CYBR.SEC.Careers of any changes that may affect their eligibility or ability to utilize awarded funds.
Non-Transferability
Release of Liability
CYBR.SEC.Careers shall not be liable for any losses, expenses, or obligations incurred by the Applicant in anticipation of receiving an award.
Recipients are responsible for determining and complying with any tax obligations associated with receipt of scholarship funds. CYBR.SEC.Careers does not provide tax advice.
Privacy and Data Use
Information submitted through this application will be used solely for scholarship administration, award selection, reporting, and program evaluation purposes. Applicant information will not be sold or shared outside of CYBR.SEC.Careers and its authorized scholarship review partners except as required by law or as outlined in these Terms and Conditions.
Selection Process
Final Authority
Changes to Terms
The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to modify or cancel any portion of the Scholarship program and these Terms and Conditions at its sole discretion, without prior notice, where permitted by law.
