Clone of 2025 NCSD Nomination Form

On behalf of iKeepSafe and NICE, we invite you to nominate a student to participate in the 2026 National Cyber Signing Day which will be hosted during the 2026 NICE Cybersecurity Education Conference.

The purpose of the National Cyber Signing Day presentation, which will be presented during the NICE K12 Conference on December 7, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana, is to increase awareness of cybersecurity career options and pathways available to K12 students. The presentation will recognize 5-7 outstanding students from across the nation who are inspired by cybersecurity and dedicated to pursuing a cybersecurity career pathway, as well as raise awareness of future career opportunities that K12 students can pursue. First priority will be given to students who have recently completed or are preparing to participate in a cybersecurity-related internship, apprenticeship, or training program. Students must be currently in high school during the 2026-2027 school year or have graduated in spring of 2026.

If selected, the student must be willing and able to travel to New Orleans, Louisiana on December 7, 2026. They will participate in-person at a live signing ceremony and photo shoot with attendees and press. A complimentary conference registration will be given to the student and a chaperone. National Cyber Signing Day/iKeepSafe/NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference does not provide travel or hotel accommodations.

The ceremony will be recorded and made available on the NCSD Youtube page after the event. Organizations in which the student has/will participate in internships, apprenticeships, or trainings are encouraged to attend and participate in the event.

Please contact Felicia Lamb, National Cyber Signing Day Coordinator, with any questions: k12cybercon@ikeepsafe.org

Thank you for your participation! We can't wait to students from across the country on December 7, 2026.

NOTE: Nominations will remain open until a sufficient amount of qualified applications are received. Selected students will be notified, along with their nominating adult, by email no later than October 1, 2026.

NOMINATOR'S CONTACT INFORMATION

Name*

Title*

Email address*

Phone number

NOMINEE'S CONTACT INFORMATION

Name*

Email*

Phone

Nominee Location*

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

NOMINEE'S ACADEMIC INFORMATION

High School Name*

High School Location*

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Grade Level*

Graduation Date/Expected Graduation Date*

NOMINEE'S AWARDS AND INVOLVEMENT

Student's Current Cyber Activities*

Include either in-school or out-of-school activities, including clubs and competitions. The number of activities is not as important as the quality of these experiences. List examples that showcase the student's interest in cybersecurity that you would share as examples for other students to consider.

Student's Cyber-Related Work/Educational Experience(s)*

Has the student participated in any paid or unpaid internships, apprenticeships, and/or work-based experiences related to cybersecurity? Please provide the organization, the student's role, and the length of time the student spent working with the organization.

Awards or honors received

Community leadership

Name, date participated, and description of student's apprenticeship, internship, training, or educational program

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