As of 2019, according to the US Department of Labor, there were 284,000 unemployed veterans. They often come across the dilemma of ‘what next?’ after serving their country honorably in the military. Cybersecurity is a veteran friendly career option for candidates that are looking for a career where they can use the skill set formed during their days of service.
EC-Council University is an American Accredited University that offers online cyber degrees for veterans. While the university offers both Bachelor’s and Master’s online degrees in cybersecurity, it also offers a scholarship for veterans. In a move to provide continuous and steadfast support to US Military Veterans, EC-Council University has announced the Cybersecurity Hero Scholarship.
The university provides a veteran friendly atmosphere and this step has been taken by the university to thank all US Veterans for their honorable service to the country. Under this cybersecurity scholarship for veterans, ECCU will cover 10% of their tuition fee. This way the university aims to encourage and motivate veterans to join an in-demand career that is suited to their critical-thinking ability. Various other education benefits that are covered under this scholarship is that the U.S. military and first responders and their families for their service to the community and country.
Why Cybersecurity is a good choice for Veterans
US military veterans, after having served in the forces, often find it hard to settle into a civilian life. They struggle to gain employment due to the wide culture gap between the civilian society and their military past. A career in cybersecurity will give them a chance to combat cybercrimes and make a comfortable and purposeful living.
According to Lata Bavisi, President of EC-Council University, “The establishment of military-affiliated scholarships at EC-Council University is an outstanding effort in our continued evolution of supporting our students. Time and time again, we’ve had vets approach us as their benefits ran out or didn’t cover enough for them to achieve their academic and professional dream.”
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Benefits of a Veteran’s career in Cybersecurity
Military veterans during their time in the armed forces develop both professional qualities and skills to help serve the civilian workforce. List of all the attributes that veterans develop during their time in the military, but these prove fruitful while settling in the cybersecurity industry.
- Problem-solving skills
- Leadership skills and experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Experience working in a highly stressed environment
- Disciplined attitude
- Loyal, dedicated, and self-driven
- Understand the significance of defense and protection
- Ability to channelize the faster communication process
- Ability to handle time-constraint assignments
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Benefits for Veterans at EC-Council University
US military veterans who wish to pursue cybersecurity as a career should note that ECCU’s Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Master of Science in Cyber Security degree and graduate certificate programs are all are eligible for VA Education Benefits. Complete information on the same is available at vets.gov.
Basic eligibility for Cybersecurity Hero’s Scholarship
To be eligible for Hero’s Scholarship by EC-Council University, applicants must –
- Meet all university admission requirements as outlined in the ECCU Catalog
- Submit a formal request letter – personal and professional goals, provide full contact information, the reason for requesting the award, a brief personal and professional history/biography. It should be noted that the letter must be free of mechanical errors, grammatically correct, and appropriately formatted as academic professionalism in writing is considered as part of merit basis
- Must submit verification of military service (DD214)
For more information on veteran benefits visit – Welcome Veterans
About EC-Council University
EC-Council University offers superior educational cybersecurity programs. The programs are designed to prepare graduates with the knowledge to assess the latest I.T. security risks and expert skills to handle them successfully. The university offers bachelor’s and master’s programs in cybersecurity. It is accredited by the DEAC and is also an acknowledged member of CHEA.
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