Scholarship Opportunities

ISACA South Florida CHAPTER Scholarships

Overview:

NOTE: Scholarships are administered through the ISACA International Foundation and more details, including the dates and application, can be found here: 

ISACA South Florida Chapter Scholarships

Applications for the 2025 year are currently closed but wlll reopen for 2026 from 8 September through 3 November 2026

Purpose:

To provide scholarships to students in our community who are committed to the fields of information technology, governance, risk management, compliance, audit and security, and who demonstrate an eagerness to help promote the profession. Up to six scholarships, each worth $1,000, may be awarded to full time students in the spring semester from the following eligible universities.

By Board decree, three of the Chapter's six scholarships are In-Memoriam scholarships, named in honor of people who contributed significantly to our South Florida Chapter:

  • Dr. Eugene Schultz (ISACA International CISA and CISM instructor – passed away in October 2011). Gene was instrumental in the formation of the CISM certification at the International level, and was a strong advocate of the South Florida Chapter. Gene successfully certified the initial cohorts of CISM graduates for the Chapter.

  • Don Glass (ISACA South Florida Chapter President, 2003-2004– passed away in July 2015). Don was instrumental in fostering chapter re-engagement and growth in 2002.

  • Robert Stroud (ISACA International Board Chair, 2014-2015 – passed away in September 2018). Rob was a staunch advocate of the South Florida Chapter at the International level, and was a frequent lecturer at our events.

Eligibility: 

  1. Be 18 years of age or older.
  2. Be pursuing an undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate degree related to information technology, governance, risk management, compliance, audit and security.
  3. Be enrolled in one of the eligible universities:
    • Barry College
    • Broward College
    • Florida Atlantic University
    • Florida Gulf Coast University
    • Florida International University
    • Florida Memorial University
    • Keiser University
    • Lynn University
    • Miami Dade College
    • Nova Southeastern University
    • Palm Beach State College
    • St. Thomas University
    • University of Miami
  4. Be a current South Florida resident in one of the following counties: Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Martin, Monroe, Okeechobee, Sarasota or St. Lucie.
  5. Have a minimum 3.5 (out of 4.0) Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA).

How To Apply

  1. Sign in or create a free ISACA account to apply. If you have appplied for an ISACA Foundation scholarship before, you may sign in using that account.
  2. Complete the scholarship application (link above), including submitting any supporting information.
    • Proof of GPA
    • A letter of recommendation from an educator (ex. professor or academic councilor) or professional who you work closely with (ex. Employer or volunteer manager).

Recipient Commitments

  1. Agree to attend one chapter event in 2026.
  2. Agree to communicate with the ISACA Foundation twice a year for two years regarding school and career trajectory after the scholarship award.
  3. Agree to use the scholarship funds for:
    • Full-time enrollment
    • Part-time enrollment
    • Credit courses
    • Registration tuition and other school fees
    • School books, supplies, and essential technology.

Additional Details:

The scholarship award winners will formally be announced at the Chapter's Annual General Meeting in May, and the winner(s) will be notified prior to that date.  

Please send any questions or feedback to academicrelations@isacasfl.org, president@isacasfl.org  or info@isacasfl.org with “lSACASFL Scholarship" in the subject line.