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C3P: Scholarship for Service Application
OVERVIEW
This document contains the application form for the National Science Foundation Community
College Cyber Pilot Program (C3P) Scholarship for Service program (sfs.opm.gov) for students
at Anne Arunde Community College (AACC).
Eligibility requirements:
United States citizen or lawful permanent resident
Have a bachelor's
degree in any discipline or be a veteran of
the U.S. Armed Forces
Currently enrolled
in, or applied for admission/transfer to, a cybersecurity-related
program at AACC:
 Information Assurance andCybersecurityAAS
 Computer Science AS
 ter approed proram of study must be approed by te department cair
Meet selection criteria for federal employment, including obtaining a security clearance
Scholarship recipients shall:
Maintain full-time student status in a cybersecurity-related program at AACC 
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Participate in all AACC C3P program activities (e.g., job fairs, professional development)
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for all courses
Complete the degree/program requirements successfully
Maintain a lifestyle that is compatible with federal agency requirements to maintain a
security clearance
Receive full tuition support as well as an allowance for related expenses such as
textbooks, fees, professional certifications, and travel to job fair and bootcamp
Receive an annual stipend of $25,000
Participate in a summer internship in government agency at the end of their first year of
support*
Work for a federalocastate agency in qualifying positions, upon completing academic
degree requirements (length of service depends on length of scholarship support 
years of service for years of sssupport)*
Be willing to relocate to fulfill internship and/or employment requirements*
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*Students can apply for any position that includes duties in information assurance at a federal,
state, local or tribal government organization, independent agency, government corporation,
commission, or quasi-official agency. Positions may be secured to meet obligations at a national
laboratory, a federally funded research development center, or other approved organization on
a limited basis. If a student is unsure if a particular position meets program requirement they
should contact the SFS program office at sfs@opm.gov for verification.
o Federal agencies: https://www.usa.gov/federal-agencies/
o Federally funded research and development centers:
https://www.nsf.gov/statistics/ffrdclist/
Application instructions
To apply for the C3P: Scholarship for Service (SFS) scholarship, please submit the following
materials:
Completed application form
Personal statement
Resume or curriculum vitae
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C3P: Scholarship for Service Program
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Anne Arunde Community College
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C3P: Scholarship for Service
APPLICATION FORM
Applicant personal information
Last name: _____________________ First name: _____________________ M.I.: _______
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________________ State: _______ Zip: ___________
Email address: _________________________________________________________________
Daytime ph.: ________________ Evening ph.: _____________ Mobile ph.: ______________
Citizenship / resident status (check one):
U.S. citizen
U.S. lawful permanent resident
Note: You must be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident to be eligible to
apply for the C3P Scholarship for Service.
Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces (with
honorable discharge)
Attained a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited university or college
Note: You must be a veteran or have a bachelor's degree to be eligible to apply for the C3P Scholarship
for Service.
Degree plan information
CC degree program where you will use the scholarship, if awarded (check one):
Information Assurance and Cybersecurity(
omputer Science(
Other approved program of study (must be approved by program director):
___________________________________________________________________________
Anticipated graduation (MM/YYYY): ________________________________________________
Current status at AACC; are or have you (check one):
Applied to AACC and enrolled in cybersecurity- or computer science- related class(es)
Applied to AACC and enrolled in classes, but not enrolled in any cybersecurity- or
computer science-related classes
Applied to AACC, but not enrolled in any classes
Have not applied to AACC
Math and English placement results (if any):
Math: _________________________________ English: ______________________________
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Current and previous post-secondary school(s) attended other than AACC (include official
transcripts with application):
School: _________________________ Major: _______
Years attended: _______
City: ___________________________
State: _______ Zip: _________________
Degree awarded (if any) and year: __________________________ GPA: ________________
School:
Major: _______
Years attended: _______
____________________________
State: _______ Zip: _________________
egree aarded if an and ear
GPA: ________________
School:
Major: _______
Years attended: _______
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State: _______ Zip: _________________
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GPA: ________________
Provide each recommender with  scholarship recommendation form.
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Organization: ___________________________ Job title: ______________________________
Address: ___________________________________ Email: ___________________________
City: ____________________ State: ____ Zip: ________ Phone: ___________________
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Organization: ___________________________ Job title: ______________________________
Address: ___________________________________ Email: ___________________________
City: ____________________ State: ____ Zip: ________ Phone: ___________________
Applicant’s name: ______________________________________________________________
By signing below, I acknowledge that:
1) I am a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident.
2) I am a veteran of the United States Armed Services and/or have a bachelor degree.
3) The information provided on this form is, to the best of my knowledge, accurate and
complete.
____________________________________________________________ ________________
Signature of applicant Date
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C3P: Scholarship for Service personal statement
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C3P: Scholarship for Service
PERSONAL STATEMENT
In a separate document, with your name on each page, please write a personal statement
(minimum one page, maximum three) that describes:
Any awards, academic recognition, honors, or distinctions you have received
Any unique reasons that make you an exceptional candidate for this scholarship and
help set you apart from any other applicants; some areas to consider (but not required)
include:
o Why you are interested in the field of cybersecurity or information assurance
o Knowledge of the techniques of the information security discipline, including
encryption, access control, physical security, training, threat analysis, and
authentication
o Knowledge of the human factors in information security, including human
computer interaction, design, training, sabotage, human error prevention and
identification, personal use policies, and monitoring
o Ability to identify and analyze problems, distinguish between relevant and
irrelevant information to make logical decisions, and provide solutions to
individual and organizational problems
o Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings, and
capabilities of different people in different situations; be tactful, compassionate
and sensitive, and treat others with respect
o Ability to make clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups;
listen effectively and clarify information as needed; facilitate an open exchange
of ideas and foster an atmosphere of open communication
o Ability to express facts and ideas in writing in clear, convincing and organized
manners appropriate to the audience and occasion
o Comment on your aspirations to protect the feeral government's critical
information infrastructure.
esume
n a separate ocument attach a separate copy of your current resume.
C3P: Scholarship for Service recommendation form
C3P: Scholarship for Service
SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDATION FORM
Applicant information (to be completed by the applicant):
Candidate’s name: ______________________________________________________________
Recommender’s name: __________________________________________________________
Recommender’s relationship to applicant: ___________________________________________
Evaluation of applicant (to be completed and submitted by the recommender):
Rate the applicant on the
following traits compared
to his or her peers:
Exceptional
Above
average
Average
Below
average
Intellectual ability
Writing ability
Speaking ability
Teaching/Leadership ability
Academic preparation
Research aptitude
Interpersonal skills
Willingness to learn
Maturity
Initiative
Responsibility/Dependability
Loyalty
Promptness
Attention to detail
Honesty and integrity
Motivated
Overall evaluation
Compared to other students, employees, and/or colleagues at the same level, I would rank this
candidate in the top:
1% 5% 10% 25% 50%
Candidate’s name: ______________________________________________________________
Comments (may attach separate letter)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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Recommender information
Recommender’s name: __________________________________________________________
Place of employment: ___________________________ Title: _________________________
Email address: ________________________________ Daytime phone: ________________
__________________________________________________________ ________________
Signature of recommender Date
Recommender: Please mail completed and letter (if applicable)
to:
ary ainsford
meainsfordaaccedu
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