$2 Million NSF Grant Awarded to Augusta University School of Computer and Cyber Sciences
Augusta University has received a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to prepare students for the future in the fields of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
The Augusta University School of Computer and Cyber Sciences has received a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to provide scholarships to students and prepare them for careers in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
Project Details
The Augusta University School of Computer and Cyber Sciences received a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation under the Scholarship for Service and Innovation in AI and Cybersecurity Education program. This award supports scholarships under the Augusta University Government-Ready Resilient Cyber AI Experts project.
Educational Program
In accordance with project requirements, participating undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students are required to take at least four cybersecurity and two artificial intelligence courses. The aim is to address artificial intelligence both as a tool that strengthens cybersecurity and as a technology that must be protected.
Updating the Curriculum
Faculty members are restructuring course content by adding an artificial intelligence component even to courses that are not normally focused on artificial intelligence. Thus, students have the opportunity to examine how the technology impacts areas such as governance and personal security.
Scholarships and Financial Support
The program provides financial support covering tuition fees for up to three years. Additionally, undergraduate students receive an annual scholarship of $27,000, while graduate students receive $37,000.
Work Obligation and Applications
Students receiving scholarship support are required to work at a U.S. federal executive agency after graduation for a period equal to the time they received the scholarship. Applications for the first AUGER CyberAI cohort have opened, with approximately seven students planned to be admitted in the first term.