Information Security is a constantly changing and evolving field. One of the best ways for us as a community to support those up-and-coming into our industry is to encourage students to attend InfoSec conferences, in this case “Hacker Summer Camp” (BlackHat, BSidesLV, Narwhal.be, Diana Initiative, Queercon, Def Con).
We have selected 4 in person winners and 1 virtual winner!
Congratulations.
Donation details
Everything donated through this form will go to Scholarship Winners.
For our second scholarship year, our goal is to raise at least $4,000 for 5 students. This should enable a student to cover hotel room, food, and some travel expenses in order to attend Black Hat, The Diana Initiative and potentially other hacker summer camp activities. We understand that depending on the origin of the student this may not cover all their expenses, so if we beat our goal we would love to increase the amount we award each student so that they get to experience Black Hat, The Diana Initiative, learn to solder, career village, connect with mentors in the InfoSec community, take part in a Capture the Flag competition, and possibly find their niche in this field without hurting their budget.
Many thanks to [our Student Scholarship donors]
Donations for 2022 Student Scholarships will close July so that students have enough time to book travel.
Scholarship details
Scholarships include:
- One (1) entry badge for The Diana Initiative 2022 (Virtual July 16 and In-Person Aug 10-11)
- DFRWS Virtual Conference Badge (July 11, 2022 to July 14, 2022)
- One entry badge for Black Hat (donated by Informa PLC)
- DefCon 30 Badge
- Check for 1/5th of the amount raised
- We are hoping to announce additional benefits soon!
If your organization or event would like to donate tickets or other in-kind items that are not cash, please reach out.
Depending on the amount raised and your personal circumstances scholarships MAY NOT cover all travel costs to/from Las Vegas, NV; meals; or any additional funds or benefits.
Scholarships are available to all students, regardless of race, gender, orientation, nationality, residence, or current education program.
In order to qualify for a Student Scholarship to The Diana Initiative, applicants must be a student (high school, college, university, or certificate program) with an interest in Information Security.
Applicants under 18 years old, if selected to receive a Scholarship, will be required to provide their legal guardians’ contact information, as the guardian will be required to agree to all the conditions. In addition, the guardian will need to accompany and be held responsible for the under-18 Scholarship winner. The guardian will receive an entry ticket to our conference and will share a hotel room with the winner.
Many thanks to [our Student Scholarship donors]
Questions regarding our Student Scholarships can be directed to [scholarships@dianainitiative.org].