đź’Ľ Launch Your Cybersecurity Career

William & Mary students have access to a wide range of cybersecurity internships, full-time positions, and professional development opportunities through the university’s official career services platform. This page helps you navigate those resources and stay informed about new openings and events in the cybersecurity field.

How to Find Cybersecurity Opportunities via TribeCareers

  1. Go to TribeCareers
    Click here to log in with your W&M credentials.

  2. Use the Search Bar
    Search terms like:

    "Cybersecurity", "Information Security", "Security Analyst", "Threat Detection", "Network Security", "Digital Forensics"
  3. Filter by Type
    On the left panel:
    • Select “Internships” or “Full-Time”
    • Use filters for Location, Industry, or Majors Accepted
  4. Check Often
    New listings appear weekly. Turn on email alerts or check the Events tab for employer sessions, career panels, and workshops.
đź”— Go to TribeCareers

đź’° Scholarship Opportunities

🎓 VSGC Graduate Fellowship

The Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) Graduate Fellowship supports graduate students conducting original, faculty-mentored research in STEM areas relevant to space science, advanced computing, cybersecurity, engineering, physics, and national security. The fellowship is designed to strengthen research excellence while preparing students for careers in government, industry, and academia.

  • Award: $6,000
  • Deadline: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
  • Eligibility: Master’s and doctoral students enrolled in STEM degree programs

View Graduate Fellowship & Apply

🧑‍🎓 VSGC Undergraduate Fellowship

The VSGC Undergraduate Fellowship provides funding for undergraduate students engaged in hands-on, faculty-mentored STEM research. This opportunity is ideal for students planning to pursue graduate study or technical careers in cybersecurity, computing, engineering, or related fields.

  • Award: $8,500
  • Deadline: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
  • Eligibility: Undergraduate STEM majors at William & Mary

View Undergraduate Fellowship & Apply

🌉 VSGC Undergraduate STEM Bridge Scholarship

The VSGC STEM Bridge Scholarship supports undergraduate students at key transition points in rigorous STEM programs. This award is intended to improve retention and academic success by providing targeted financial support during critical academic periods.

  • Award: $1,000
  • Deadline: Sunday, March 15, 2026
  • Eligibility: Incoming or continuing undergraduate STEM students

View STEM Bridge Scholarship & Apply

Questions about eligibility or applications may be directed to Prof. Seth A. M. Aubin , VSGC Representative for William & Mary, Department of Physics.

đź’» Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship (Last Mile Education Fund)

The Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship, presented by the Last Mile Education Fund (LMEF) in partnership with the National Cyber League, supports students in the final stretch of their academic journey toward cybersecurity and technology careers. The program focuses on closing financial gaps, improving degree completion, and strengthening the national cybersecurity workforce pipeline.

To date, Last Mile Education Fund has supported more than 8,000 community college students, helping them complete degrees and certifications in high-demand technical fields.

Scholarship Benefits

  • $500 cash assistance or a certification exam voucher (up to $375)
  • 1-year LinkedIn Premium subscription
  • Access to the GitHub Student Developer Pack and GitHub events
  • Professional mentorship through the Global Mentorship Initiative

Eligibility

  • Enrolled at a community or technical college
  • Pursuing a computing or technology-related program with an interest in cybersecurity
    (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Software Development, or related fields)
  • Dual-enrollment students attending community college are eligible
  • Must be 18 years of age or older

Learn More & Apply

Questions may be directed to outreach@lastmile-ed.org

Job and Internship Opportunities

💻 GuidePoint Security “SOC-in-a-Box” Project 2026 — Paid Cyber Apprenticeship

Are you looking for real-world cybersecurity experience you can put directly on your résumé? The Project-Based Learning Program is partnering with GuidePoint Security to offer a unique, paid apprenticeship opportunity for college students focused on building hands-on SOC experience.

From June 1 – December 4, 2026, selected students will help engineer a fully deployable Security Operations Center (SOC) lab environment, working collaboratively with fellow apprentices and gaining exposure to real tools and workflows used by professional SOC analysts.

Recruitment Period: February 2–13, 2026

What to Expect

  • Pay: $25/hour
  • Weekly 1-hour check-ins with the GuidePoint Security team
  • Team-driven workflows and professional communication practices
  • Practical, rĂ©sumĂ©-ready cybersecurity experience

Learn More & Apply

🌺 Akamai 2026 Summer Internship Program (Hawaiʻi Residents Only)

An exclusive internship opportunity for college STEM students who are Hawaiʻi residents — including kamaʻaina studying out of state — or students currently enrolled at any University of Hawaiʻi campus.

The Akamai Internship Program places students at observatories, research centers, and technical facilities across Hawaiʻi and at UC Observatories in Santa Cruz. Over 500 students have completed the program, with more than 250 now working in STEM careers.

Eligible Majors:
STEM fields, including CS, engineering, astronomy, physics, and other technical disciplines.

Locations for 2026:

  • Hilo & Waimea (Big Island)
  • Kihei & Pukalani (Maui)
  • UC Observatories, Santa Cruz
  • (No placements in Kona this year)

Important Dates:

  • Deadline: January 23, 2026
  • Program Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026

Learn more:
đź”— https://akamaihawaii.org
📧 akamai@ucsc.edu, (If you have questions, contact Professor Matthew Chapman)

SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program

The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a Department of Defense (DoD) opportunity for STEM students that covers full tuition, provides an annual stipend, offers paid summer internships, and includes post-graduation civilian employment with the DoD.

Key details:

  • Who: Undergraduate and graduate students in eligible STEM fields
  • Support: Full tuition + annual stipend (approx. $30–$46K)
  • Extras: Summer internships at DoD labs and agencies
  • Commitment: Work for the DoD after graduation (service commitment)
  • Deadline: December 5, 2025

đź”— Learn more and apply: https://www.smartscholarship.org