ISACA Chicago Chapter Scholarship
The Chicago Chapter of ISACA offers six $2,000 scholarships in 2026–27 for students preparing for careers in digital trust and technology governance. Two awards are available at each level: associate, bachelor’s, and master’s. The opportunity combines financial support with student membership, certification resources, career development, and mentoring; it is not a nationwide award without geographic requirements. Applicants must be at least 18, live in Illinois, and pursue an
About ISACA Chicago Chapter Scholarship
The Chicago Chapter of ISACA offers six $2,000 scholarships in 2026–27 for students preparing for careers in digital trust and technology governance. Two awards are available at each level: associate, bachelor’s, and master’s. The opportunity combines financial support with student membership, certification resources, career development, and mentoring; it is not a nationwide award without geographic requirements.
Applicants must be at least 18, live in Illinois, and pursue an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree at an Illinois school in IT audit, risk, security, assurance, or cybersecurity. Minimum GPAs are 3.00 for undergraduates and 3.25 for graduate students. People who received the award in the previous 12 months are not eligible to apply again.
The deadline was extended to November 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Central Time. Applicants use a free ISACA account and submit GPA proof plus a recommendation from an educator or professional familiar with their work. Existing ISACA Foundation applicants may sign in with their account; keep the submission confirmation.
Recipients agree to help establish or manage their school’s ISACA Student Group for at least two semesters, take part in networking opportunities, and report to the Foundation twice a year for two years. They may also receive a career bundle with student membership, certification resources, and mentoring. The portal has an inconsistent disbursement month for this cycle; confirm payment timing and routing with the chapter.
Who it serves and what it can cover: The Chicago Chapter of ISACA offers six $2,000 scholarships in 2026–27 for students preparing for careers in digital trust and technology governance. Two awards are available at each level: associate, bachelor’s, and master’s. The opportunity combines financial support with student membership, certification resources, career development, and mentoring; it is not a nationwide award without geographic requirements. Applicants must be at least 18, live in Illinois, and pursue an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree at an Illinois school in IT audit, risk, security, assurance, or cybersecurity. Minimum GPAs are 3.00 for undergraduates and 3.25 for graduate students. People who received the award in the previous 12 months are not eligible to apply again.
How to apply or get help: The deadline was extended to November 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Central Time. Applicants use a free ISACA account and submit GPA proof plus a recommendation from an educator or professional familiar with their work. Existing ISACA Foundation applicants may sign in with their account; keep the submission confirmation. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
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