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Cultivating the next generation of national security leaders.

 

The Hume Center leads the Virginia Tech National Security Institute's education programs focused on the challenges of cybersecurity, autonomy, and resilience for the national security community. Educational programs provide mentorship, internship, scholarship, and seek to address key challenges in qualified US citizens entering federal and industry service. Current research initiatives housed in the Virginia Tech National Security Institute include machine learning and artificial intelligence, assured and secure communications, space and undersea missions, and 5G security.

 

 

HIGHLIGHTED OPPORTUNITIES

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    Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) Scholars Program
    Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) Scholars Program

    IC CAE Scholars have access to all the speakers and workshops we have and can list the IC CAE on their resumes and online applications which will be a significant help in getting positions. Through this program we can help make the contacts between students and agencies, national labs and private companies involved in national security work.

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    SMART Strategic Partnership Funding Opportunity
    SMART Strategic Partnership Funding Opportunity

    The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program is excited to announce a new funding opportunity for organizations, technical and professional associations, and academic institutions.

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    Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy Scholarship Program
    Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy Scholarship Program

    The DoD Cyber Service Academy Scholarship Program guarantees a full-time position at the Department of Defense and covers full cost of tuition, books, required fees, a laptop, a stipend to cover room and board for qualifying students interested in cyber security.