ISACA Athens IT Audit and Cybersecurity Scholarship

The ISACA Athens IT Audit and Cybersecurity Scholarship is offering postgraduate students in Greece an opportunity to receive financial support and access professional development resources to support their academic journey and future careers in Information Technology and Cybersecurity.

The scholarship is open to students pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD in fields related to Information Security, Auditing, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Compliance, or Computer Science at a university in Greece.

Scholarship Offering

Two (2) academic scholarships of US$1,200 each will be awarded to eligible students. The scholarship funds will be paid directly to the selected recipients between January and February 2027 and must be used towards their studies during 2027.

In addition to the financial award, recipients will receive access to the ISACA Career Building Bundle, providing resources and opportunities for professional development.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Be 18 years of age or older.

  • Be enrolled at a university in Greece.

  • Be pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD related to Information Security, Auditing, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Compliance, or Computer Science.

  • Provide a letter of recommendation from an educator or a professional with whom they work closely.

  • Have not received an ISACA scholarship within the previous 12 months.

ISACA Career Building Bundle

The scholarship also includes a professional development package featuring:

  • ISACA Student Membership: One year of membership, providing access to career pathway and advancement events and webinars.

  • Certificate Preparation: One ISACA online certificate review course from the available options.

  • Virtual Conference: One registration for the ISACA Virtual Conference, featuring presentations by experts in the field.

  • Mentoring Programme: Access to certified digital trust professionals through ISACA’s Mentoring Programme.

  • Student Group Resources: Resources to support the establishment of an ISACA Student Group at the university, where applicable.

  • Additional Resources: Access to further ISACA and ISACA Foundation resources.

Application Process

Interested candidates must sign in or create a free account on the ISACA platform and complete the online scholarship application.

The application must include the following supporting documentation:

  • Proof of university enrolment.

  • A letter of recommendation from an educator (e.g. professor or academic counsellor) or a professional with whom the applicant works closely (e.g. employer, colleague or volunteer manager).

Recipient Commitments

Selected scholarship recipients must agree to:

  • Attend at least one ISACA Chapter event during 2027.

  • Communicate with the ISACA Foundation twice a year for two years following the scholarship award, providing updates on their academic progress and career development.

The scholarship funds must be used for eligible educational expenses, including full-time or part-time enrolment, credit courses, tuition and other university fees, textbooks, supplies and essential technology.

Application Information

Scholarship: ISACA Athens IT Audit and Cybersecurity Scholarship

Number of Awards: 2

Scholarship Amount: US$1,200 per recipient

Eligible Academic Levels: Master’s and PhD

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026, at 11:59 PM US Central Time

Contact: Argyro Chatzopoulou  ac@apiroplus.solutions

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