The Texas A&M Defense Cyber Leadership Development Program (DCLDP) is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 academic year. The DCLDP is a two-year program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense and administered through the Texas A&M Cybersecurity Center, which prepares select students for military or civilian careers with Department of Defense organizations. It complements a student’s existing degree path by providing opportunities for hands-on experience, industry certifications, summer internships, leadership development, and individual mentoring. The DCLDP is open to rising Juniors, as well as well-qualified Sophomores and Seniors. Program benefits total approximately $29,000 per student over two years and incur no service obligations.
The DCLDP supports DoD efforts to fill a broad range of work roles, with emphasis on: Data Scientists; Capability Developers; Network Operators; Operations Research Analysts; Reverse Engineers; Malware and Exploitation Analysts; Big Data Analysts; Vulnerability Researchers; and Information Operations Integrators.
Informational sessions about the program will be held via zoom at the following times:
• August 11, 18, 25 from 6:00pm to 7:00 pm
• September 1 from 6:00pm to 7:00 pm
Each session will present the same information. Students interested in attending one of these sessions can find registration information here.
Applications will be accepted from now until September 3rd.
See Program Information Apply Here
