National Centers of Academic Excellence in IA Education (CAEIAE) Get More Info
NSA and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) jointly sponsor the National Centers of Academic Excellence in IA Education (CAEIAE) and CAE-Research (CAE-R) programs. The goal of these programs is to reduce vulnerability in our national information infrastructure by promoting higher education and research in IA and producing a growing number of professionals with IA expertise in various disciplines. Designation as a CAEIAE or CAE-R is valid for five academic years, after which the school must successfully reapply in order to retain its CAE designation.
Students attending these designated schools are eligible to apply for scholarships and grants through the Department of Defense Information Assurance Scholarship Program and the Federal Cyber Service Scholarship for Service Program. Designation as a Center does not carry a commitment for funding from NSA or DHS.
CAEIAEs and CAE-Rs receive formal recognition from the U.S. Government as well as opportunities for prestige and publicity for their role in securing our Nation's information systems.
Centers of Academic Excellence in Research Institutions meeting the Carnegie Foundation's classifications of Research University/Very High (RU/VH), Research University/High (RU/H) and Doctoral Research University (DRU) or the equivalent are eligible to apply for CAE-R. The CAE-R criteria are available as well.CAEIAE and CAE-R Institutions are located throughout the country-many within driving distance of major DoD installations, federal research centers, and other federal agencies. These schools serve as regional centers of IA expertise and have begun to provide more programs aimed at retooling and retaining current federal and state information technology personnel.
Sponsor: Carnegie Mellon University / Center for Computer and Communications Security (C3S)
The National Security Agency has designated Carnegie Mellon University and the Center for Computer and Communications Security (C3S) as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education.
This certification as a center of excellence is presented in recognition of a significant contribution in meeting the national demand for information assurance education, developing a growing number of professionals with information assurance expertise in various disciplines, and ultimately contributing to the protection of the national information infrastructure.
Students admitted to the INI graduate programs in Information Networking (MSIN) and Information Security (MSISTM) may participate in the Scholarship for Service (SFS) program.
The Scholarship for Service program provides full financial assistance to a few highly qualified applicants each year who express an interest and who satisfy all the requirements.
Obligations to the Federal Government:
Complete the degree program successfully and on time
Complete a summer internship with a participating federal agency (placement guaranteed)
One-for-one year commitment post-graduation (placement guaranteed)
Cleared Jobs & Careers for Analysts, Engineers, Linguists, LAN/WAN/SAN Pros, Scientists, Technologists
and other defense industry professionals with U.S. Government Security Clearances.
