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Four students named 2024 CyberCorp Scholars, receive tuition scholarship and yearly stipend

Sept. 23, 2024
By WSU Strategic Communications

Contact for News Reporters: Lainie Mazzullo-Hart, director of communication, 316-978-3409 or lainie.mazzullo@wichita.edu.

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Left to right: Daniel Halbeib, Alexander Pickett, Jessica Methman, Hyacinthe Howell

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The 2024 CyberCorp Scholars at Wichita State University have been announced. The scholarship aims to increase the workforce of cybersecurity professionals in government.

The scholars receive scholarships that cover tuition, a bi-monthly stipend and professional development expenses. This year’s scholars:

  • Daniel Halbleib, Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity
  • Alexander Pickett, Mill Valley High School, Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity
  • Jessica Methman, Southeast High School, Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity
  • Hyacinthe Howell, Southeast High School, Master of Science in computer science

In exchange for this scholarship, recipients will work for government agencies in a cybersecurity role following graduation, including at agencies such as the National Security Agency, CIA, FBI or Department of Defense.

“The College of Engineering is committed to providing our students with the opportunities they need to succeed,” said Anthony Muscat, dean, College of Engineering. “Our latest cohort of CyberCorp Scholars are just one example of our college’s efforts to train our students to be successful in their careers. Daniel, Hyacinthe, Jessica and Alexander have shown tremendous initiative in their academic careers, and I can’t wait to see how they tackle this new challenge before them.”

The scholarship is available thanks to funding from the National Science Foundation. Undergraduates’ yearly stipend is $27,000 while graduate students receive $37,000 a year in addition to the tuition coverage.

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