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Welcome to SANS Cyber Academies, your pathway to a cybersecurity training scholarship. Empowering veterans, women, and underrepresented groups, our programs offer free, top-tier training backed by industry leaders. Our graduates excel, averaging a $90,000 salary. Discover our cybersecurity training scholarship pathways today.
Numbers at a Glance
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Graduates land new jobs in cybersecurity with a 90% success rate within 6 months of program completion.
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2650+ SANS Mission based program scholarships have funded internally and externally across the globe to bring more talent into the cybersecurity industry.

The average salary of program graduates is $90,000
Women's Pathway
The Women's Pathway aims to break down gender barriers in the cybersecurity industry and promote diversity by offering free training opportunities to women interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity.
Veterans Pathway
This pathway is designed to provide military veterans with a clear path to transition into a successful cybersecurity career. It offers free training opportunities to develop skills and knowledge required to succeed in the field.
Diversity Pathway
Experience the transformative power of a cybersecurity training scholarship—a gateway to ignite your career in cybersecurity. Immerse yourself in an exceptional program, where you'll receive unparalleled training and a coveted scholarship. Elevate your skills, gain hands-on experience, and carve a path to a thriving future in cybersecurity. Explore the diverse range of programs within the Diversity Pathway, each carefully crafted to empower you with specialized knowledge and expertise.
Workforce Development Pathway
The Workforce Development Pathway is designed to help individuals build their cybersecurity skills and knowledge, regardless of prior experience. It offers free training opportunities to develop skills and knowledge required to succeed in the field.
Outside the U.S. Pathway
The Outside the U.S. Pathway is aimed at supporting the global cybersecurity community by offering training opportunities to individuals outside of the United States. It offers a range of training programs, including some that are tuition-based.
SANS Cyber Academy Schedule
Academy | Applications Open | Applications Close |
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HBCU+ Immersion Academy | Feb. 1, 2023 | March 14, 2023 |
SANS Cloud Diversity Academy | March 1, 2023 | April 14, 2023 |
Diversity Cyber Academy | June 1, 2023 | June 30, 2023 |
Women's Cyber Academy | June 1, 2023 | June 30, 2023 |
Veterans Cyber Academy | June 1, 2023 | June 30, 2023 |
WiCyS Security Training Scholarship | August 2, 2023 | August 30, 2023 |
Diversity Cyber Academy | Nov. 1, 2023 | Nov. 30, 2023 |
Women's Cyber Academy | Nov. 1, 2023 | Nov. 30, 2023 |
Veterans Cyber Academy | Nov. 1, 2023 | Nov. 30, 2023 |
Step by Step Information on the Application Process
Learn more about the application process and how the academy helps launch your new cybersecurity career in less than a year.
For questions about the SANS Cyber Academy, applications, or process please contact academies@sans.org.