Marshall Boutwell Cybersecurity Scholarship

Purpose:
Provide a scholarship(s) annually to a student who meets the eligibility requirements below.

Eligibility Requirements:
Gwinnett Tech students may apply for this scholarship if they:

• Be in good standing with Gwinnett Technical College
• Accepted into the Cybersecurity Program at Gwinnett Technical College
• Minimum GPA: 2.5 or higher
• Preference will be given to veteran applicants, those with a greater financial need or have overcome a major obstacle in their lives.
• Applicants must submit a 300-word essay explaining how this scholarship will positively impact their pursuit of a cybersecurity degree.

Essay Prompt:
“Describe how receiving the Marshall Boutwell Cybersecurity Scholarship will contribute to your academic and professional journey in industry. Highlight service in the military, any financial needs or challenges overcome and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals.”

The Gwinnett Tech Foundation will select and notify the scholarship recipient based on application scores submitted by a Review Committee.

Termination:
If the recipient fails to enroll, withdraws from college, or does not maintain eligibility requirements, the Gwinnett Tech Foundation will select another student if time permits; otherwise, funds will be held in the Donor’s account and carried over to the next offering.