Scholarship Support
Reduce financial barriers while you focus on growth
The proposed support model includes tuition and fees, stipend support, books and supplies, professional travel, and certification-related preparation.
Why apply to ARISE?
ARISE is built for students who want more than coursework alone. The program combines academic preparation, practical cybersecurity training, faculty mentoring, career development, and a clear path toward public-sector cybersecurity service.
Hands-On Experience
Build practical CyberAI skills
Students engage in applied cybersecurity and AI learning through labs, research experiences, competitions, projects, and internship preparation.
Career Pathway
Prepare for cybersecurity service roles
The program is designed to help students prepare for internships, the SFS job fair, and qualifying government cybersecurity careers after graduation.
Who should explore this opportunity?
ARISE may be a strong fit for students who are motivated to develop technical depth in cybersecurity, AI, secure systems, and analytics while pursuing careers that support the public interest.
- Students interested in cybersecurity and cyber defense
- Students curious about how AI supports security operations
- Students seeking research, mentoring, and professional growth
- Students interested in public-sector impact and service
Eligible academic pathways
ARISE is designed around UCA computing pathways that support cybersecurity, analytics, software systems, and AI-enabled cyber defense.
- BS in Computer Science
- BS in Cybersecurity
- BS in Data Science
- BS in Software Engineering
- MS in Computer Science
What students can expect
Faculty mentoring
Work closely with faculty through guided academic planning, research engagement, professional development, and career preparation.
Research and applied learning
Participate in projects, labs, cyber activities, and other hands-on experiences that strengthen both technical and professional readiness.
Career preparation
Build readiness for internships, certifications, the SFS job fair, and transition into qualifying service roles after graduation.
Ready to see whether ARISE is right for you?
Review the eligibility requirements, learn how the program works, and begin preparing your application materials.