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SUBJ/2020-2021 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CYBER SCHOLARSHIP RETENTION PROGRAM
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RMKS/1. This message announces the Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber
Scholarship Retention Program (CySP) for Academic Year 2020/2021 nomination
requirements and provides details for the Navy application process. The DoD
CySP provides professional development opportunities to current employees who
support DoD critical cyber functions in exchange for continued service within
the Department.
2. The Navy encourages personnel to take advantage of the degree completion
opportunities provided through the DoD CySP. During a time of limited
training resources, this program provides a viable means to fund advanced
education for personnel who are either in a cybersecurity related position or
are preparing for an assignment requiring advanced knowledge in the broad
disciplines defined in paragraph 4.
3. Navy Eligibility Requirements. Permanent DoD civilian employees may
apply for the masters program, doctoral degree program, or associates degree
program (nonresident, part-time, or Distance Learning (DL) programs
available) (see limitations paragraph 4). Active Duty and Full Time Support
(FTS) military officers are eligible for either the bachelors, masters or
doctoral programs (nonresident, part-time, or DL programs only). Active Duty
and FTS Enlisted personnel are eligible for the associates, bachelors,
masters, or doctoral programs (nonresident, part-time, or DL programs
only). Nominated personnel should be high performing employees who have
demonstrated the potential for increased responsibilities. Nominations
should fulfill specific personnel development requirements for both the
individual nominee and the nominating organization.
4. Academic Disciplines. For participation in the CySP, qualified employees
must pursue degrees in academic disciplines that have a concentration in
cybersecurity. Such disciplines include, but are not limited
to: biometrics, computer crime investigations, computer engineering,
computer programming, computer science, computer systems analysis, cyber
operations, cybersecurity, cybersecurity policy, database administration,
data management, data science, digital and multimedia forensics, electrical
engineering, electronics engineering, information security (assurance),
information systems, information technology (IT) acquisition, IT
program/project management, network management /operations, software
engineering, systems engineering, and other similar disciplines as approved
by the DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO).
5. Participating Institutions. The below is a brief description of the
available programs but more information can be accessed via the Navy
Information Warfare Outreach page on MilSuite
at https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-570743 (Common Access Card e-mail
certificate login required).
a. Graduate and Bachelor Programs:
(1) DoD institutions offering full-time academic programs leading to a
masters or doctoral degree are the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT)
and the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). Open to DoD civilians only.
(2) Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC) Partner Program: Utilizing pre
-established National Security Agency (NSA) agreements, graduates of the JCAC
program may transfer credits into an approved undergraduate or graduate
programs. A list of institutions can be found at the MilSuite link
identified above. Open to officers and enlisted only (part-time and DL
only).
b. Community College Program: Community colleges designated as Centers
of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education have been invited to
participate in an associates degree program which offers full or part-time
attendance options. Individuals wishing to participate in the CySP Community
College Program should review the potential list of institutions, which can
be found at the MilSuite link identified above. Not all schools listed will
ultimately elect to participate in this program. Therefore, it is important
that each applicant list up to three schools. Open to DoD civilians (full-
time, part-time, and DL options available) and enlisted (part-time and DL
only).
6. Program Costs. The cost of tuition, required fees, and required books
will be covered by the program. Civilian students will continue to receive
their salaries from their parent commands throughout their course of
study. Parent commands of civilian students are also responsible for all
travel costs, any Temporary Additional Duty (TAD) costs, and any necessary
position back-fill for individuals selected for the program. Prospective
applicants should meet with their parent commands to discuss all potential
program costs. This meeting should provide a full understanding of what is
expected during their education experience and upon completion of their
academic degree.
7. Obligations. Participants must maintain good standing in their degree
programs and upon completion, continue in service as civilian employees or
military members, or repay the costs of the program. Pursuant to reference
(a), military members shall serve on Active Duty in accordance with
fulfilling designated service obligations of the Navy. DoD civilian
employees shall sign a continued service agreement with their parent
organization or component that complies with 10 U.S.C. 2200, prior to
commencement of their education, to continue service within the DoD upon
conclusion of their education, for a period equal to three times the length
of the education period. If selected, students must sign a Student Code of
Conduct Agreement, a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) waiver
required for release of transcripts, and other additional agreement forms as
required. Employees currently performing a period of obligated service will
not be considered for the DoD CySP as the program does not allow for
concurrent service obligations.
8. Nomination Package Requirements. Applicant nomination checklist and is
posted at https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-570743.
9. Points of Contact. Civilian and military personnel are to submit their
application packages via their chain of command via encrypted e-mail by 22
April 2020. All civilian applications must be sent to the civilian point of
contact listed below and all Active Duty and FTS military applications must
be sent to the military point of contact listed below.
a. Civilian POC: Mrs. Dawn Cotterell, dawn.cotterell@navy.mil, 703-
695-1858.
b. Military POC: Mr. Curtis Bogetto, curtis.bogetto@navy.mil, 703-
604-6289.
10. Released by VADM Matthew J. Kohler, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for
Information Warfare, OPNAV N2N6.//
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