2024 Ocbina Cybersecurity Innovators Scholarship

2024 Ocbina Cybersecurity Innovators Scholarship
The Ocbina Cybersecurity Innovators Scholarship is closed for the 2024 application cycle. The 2025 Leadership Initiatives Full Scholarships open on September 15th, 2024 for the 2025 Summer Internship Programs.

To learn more about Leadership Initiatives Summer Internship Programs, please visit www.LIChangeSummer.org.
About Blushel Ocbina

LI Board Vice Chair; Organizational Change Management Leader

Ms. Ocbina has been involved with Leadership Initiatives since 2005 when she established and managed LI's programs in the Philippines. Following the conclusion of her contract in 2007, Ms. Ocbina became an active volunteer and supporter of the organization, eventually joining the advisory board in 2009 and serving as its chair in 2012.

Ms. Ocbina joined the LI Board in 2013 and has been serving as its vice-chair since. Ms. Ocbina brings to Leadership Initiatives her passion for community service and development.

Ms. Ocbina is an alumna of the University of Southern California. Since 2004, she has been serving the needs of public, private, and civic organizations in the areas of strategic communications, change management, marketing, branding, portfolio management, program management, project management, stakeholder management, proposal management, and business analysis/business process improvement. Ms. Ocbina is currently a Senior Director of Strategic Consulting - Change Management at Epsilon.

Ms. Ocbina created this scholarship to foster the development of future cybersecurity leaders by providing access to mentorship and hands-on cybersecurity experience. The scholarship aims to promote collaboration between leaders in various cybersecurity industries and students who bring fresh insight into the field to solve real-life problems for businesses and nonprofits. With this scholarship, students will be able to gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed as a cybersecurity leader of tomorrow.
Eligibility: The Ocbina Cybersecurity Innovators Scholarship is open to top students who are interested in pursuing a career in STEM, computer science, or cybersecurity.

Deadline: The Ocbina Cybersecurity Innovators Scholarship applications must be received no later than March 15th, 2024.

Scholarship Award: The Ocbina Cybersecurity Innovators Scholarship will award one student full tuition to attend the Cybersecurity & Defense Internship at Georgetown University from July 21st - July 27th, 2024. The Ocbina Scholarship fund will also reward ten partial scholarships.

Scholarship Application Components
- Student Information
- Personal Statement
  - Approximately one to two pages detailing:
    
    Your academic interests
    
    Your future education plans
    
    How your future aspirations align with the goals of maintaining security and small-business innovation
Applicant Information
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Student Email*
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Student phone number*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent or Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent or Guardian Email*
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School Information & Club Participation
Current Grade*
High School Name*
Link to High School Website*
Graduation Year*
If you receive the scholarship, would you be available and willing to attend the Cybersecurity & Defense Internship from July 21st - July 27th, 2024?*

Yes, I would be able and willing to travel to Washington DC for the Cybersecurity & Defense Internship from July 21st - July 27th, 2024.No, I would not be able and willing to travel to Washington DC for the Cybersecurity & Defense Internship from July 21st - July 27th.
The Ocbina Cybersecurity Innovators Scholarship does not include travel to and from Georgetown University.*

Yes, I understand that travel will not be included in the scholarship and my family will be able to cover the cost of the travel to and from Georgetown University.Unfortunately my family will not be able to cover the cost of the travel to and from Georgetown University.
Do you participate in any cybersecurity or business clubs at your school?*

DECAFuture Business Leaders of America (FBLA)The Future Investors Club of America (FICA)Business Professionals of America (BPA)Entrepreneurship ClubGirls Who CodeCyberPatriotNational Cybersecurity Student AssociationOther
Name of DECA Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of DECA Advisor *
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Name of FBLA Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of FBLA Advisor *
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Name of FICA Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of FICA Advisor *
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Name of BPA Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of BPA Advisor *
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Name of Entrepreneurship Club Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of Entrepreneurship Club Advisor *
example@example.com
Name of Girls Who Code Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of Girls Who Code Advisor *
example@example.com
Name of CyberPatriot Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of CyberPatriot Advisor *
example@example.com
Name of National Cybersecurity Student Association Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of National Cybersecurity Student Association Advisor *
example@example.com
Name of Organization*
Supervisor/Advisor/Mentor Name*

First NameLast Name
Supervisor/Advisor/Mentor Email*
Personal Statement
Below is a sample personal statement of an Ocbina Cybersecurity Innovators Scholarship applicant. Please use this sample as an example of formatting for your personal statement.
Approximately one to two pages detailing:
1. Your academic interests
2. Your future education plans
3. How your future aspirations align with the goals of maintaining security and small-business innovation
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I understand that the 2024 Ocbina Cybersecurity Innovators Scholarship can only be used to attend the Leadership Initiatives Cybersecurity & Defense Internship held at Georgetown University from July 21st - July 27th, 2024. This scholarship can not be transferred to any other program or institution or be requested as a payment.

All applications received after the deadline of March 15th, 2024, will not be considered to receive this scholarship. Decisions will be made by the Leadership Initiatives Scholarship Committee and will be announced by April 10th, 2024.
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2024 Ocbina Cybersecurity Innovators Scholarship

Applicant Information

School Information & Club Participation

Personal Statement