Increase your cybersecurity skills as an educator.

Apply for a stipend! Select a course, conference, or workshop that will improve your ability to educate the cybersecurity workers of tomorrow.

The Cybersecurity Center of Excellence has funding for community and technical college instructors teaching cybersecurity in Washington state. The CCoE has approved funding for online certifications, in-person conferences, workshops, and teacher academies. Have something in mind? Please contact us to discuss your training needs as an educator.

Eligibility

  • Must be a faculty member at a Washington state community or technical college.
  • Either currently teaching cybersecurity,  or planning to add cybersecurity to your curriculum.

Requirements

  • Awards are non-transferable.
     
  • Your application must be approved to get funding.
    • The CCoE is not responsible for costs incurred if your application is not approved.
  • Stipends for conferences are paid after you attend the event.
    • You are responsible for making all of your travel arrangements including registering for the event.
    • Stipends are not reimbursements and are considered income. You will receive a 1099 at the end of the year.
  • For classes or exams, you will need to pre-pay.
    • After you submit your receipts and enrollment verification the CCoE will process your reimbursement.
    • Reimbursements are not considered income.
  • You can submit multiple funding applications.
     
  • Award amounts are limited to $2,500 per individual.

Selection Process

  • Only complete applications will be considered.
     
  • Applications that emphasize positive impacts on underserved students will be prioritized.

Questions?
Contact Mike Singletary at msingletary@whatcom.edu or call 360-383-3169.