2026 Ocbina Cybersecurity Innovators Scholarship

2026 Ocbina Cybersecurity Innovators Scholarship
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.

Blushel 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. In this capacity, she has worked alongside numerous teams of cybersecurity professionals, recognizing the importance that cybersecurity has on business assets, client data, and protecting the growth of a company.
Purpose: The Ocbina Cybersecurity Innovators Scholarship aims to amplify Blushel’s efforts to provide real-world educational opportunities to deserving students. This scholarship is designed to empower students to pursue emerging careers in cybersecurity and technological innovation while continuing to promote equity and leadership opportunities.

Eligibility: The Ocbina Cybersecurity Innovators Scholarship is open to top rising freshman and graduating seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity. One annual scholarship recipient will be chosen based on academic and personal merit.

Deadline: The Ocbina Cybersecurity Innovators Scholarship applications must be received no later than December 5th, 2025. All scholarship recipients will be announced on January 15th, 2026.

Scholarship Award: The Ocbina Cybersecurity Innovators Scholarship will award one student full tuition to attend the Cybersecurity & Defense Internship at Georgetown University from July 12th – July 18th, 2026 or July 19th – July 25th, 2026. The Ocbina Scholarship fund will also reward ten partial scholarships.

Scholarship Application Components
- Student information
- 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 technological innovation and business development
Applicant Information
Student Name*

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

Street Address

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Postal / Zip Code
Parent or Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent or Guardian Email*
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School Information & Business 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 12th – July 18th, 2026 or July 19th – July 25th, 2026?*

Yes, I would be able and willing to travel to Washington DC for the Cybersecurity & Defense Internship from July 12th – July 18th, 2026 or July 19th – July 25th, 2026.No, I would not be able and willing to travel to Washington DC for the Cybersecurity & Defense Internship from July 12th – July 18th, 2026 or July 19th – July 25th, 2026.
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 business clubs at your school?*

DECAFuture Business Leaders of America (FBLA)The Future Investors Club of America (FICA)Business Professionals of America (BPA)Entrepreneurship ClubNational Beta ClubOther
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Email of DECA Advisor *
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Name of FBLA Advisor*

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Email of FBLA Advisor *
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Name of FICA Advisor*

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Email of FICA Advisor *
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Name of BPA Advisor*

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Email of BPA Advisor *
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Name of Entrepreneurship Club Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of Entrepreneurship Club Advisor *
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Name of National Beta Club Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of National Beta Club Advisor *
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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 . Please use this sample as an example of formatting for your personal statement.
Your personal statement should be approximately one to two pages detailing:
- Your academic interests
- Your future education plans
- How your future aspirations align with the goals of technological innovation and business development
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I understand that the 2026 Ocbina Cybersecurity Innovators Scholarship can only be used to attend the Leadership Initiatives International Leadership & Business Internship held at Georgetown University from July 12th – July 18th, 2026 or July 19th – July 25th, 2026. 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 December 5th, 2025, will not be considered to receive this scholarship. Decisions will be made by the Leadership Initiatives Scholarship Committee and will be announced on January 15th, 2026.
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2026 Ocbina Cybersecurity Innovators Scholarship

Applicant Information

School Information & Business Club Participation

Personal Statement