Critical Infrastructure Protection

Critical infrastructure protection (CIP) is a concept that relates to the preparedness and response to serious incidents that involve the critical infrastructure of a region or nation.

The American Presidential directive PDD-63 of May 1998 set up a national program of "Critical Infrastructure Protection". In 2014 the NIST Cybersecurity Framework was published after further presidential directives.

In Europe, the equivalent European Programme for Critical Infrastructure Protection (EPCIP) refers to the doctrine or specific programs created as a result of the European Commission's directive EU COM(2006) 786 which designates European critical infrastructure that, in case of fault, incident, or attack, could impact both the country where it is hosted and at least one other European Member State. Member states are obliged to adopt the 2006 directive into their national statutes.

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Matching Critical Infrastructure Protection Colleges

Utica University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $22,314 average out-state tuition; $22,314 average in-state tuition

Southern New Hampshire University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $15,000 average out-state tuition; $15,000 average in-state tuition

University of South Florida

Four or more years; Public; $15,473 average out-state tuition; $4,559 average in-state tuition

Robert Morris University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $31,450 average out-state tuition; $31,450 average in-state tuition

George Mason University

Four or more years; Public; $32,970 average out-state tuition; $9,510 average in-state tuition

George Washington University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $57,894 average out-state tuition; $57,894 average in-state tuition

Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $35,750 average out-state tuition; $35,750 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Critical Infrastructure Protection Majors

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Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship

Scoville Peace Fellowship Program

Up to $27,000 October 06, 2025 See Details

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The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship is available to graduate students with a strong interest in peace and security issues. In this six - to nine - month program, you will be placed with one of 26 non - profit, public interest organizations to address issues such as arms control, conflict resolution, defense budgets, economic conversion,...

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Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship

Scoville Peace Fellowship Program

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Up to $27,000

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October 06, 2025
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The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship is available to graduate students with a strong interest in peace and security issues. In this six - to nine - month program, you will be placed with one of 26 non - profit, public interest organizations to address issues such as arms control, conflict resolution, defense budgets, economic conversion,...

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Criminal Justice Scholarship - Texarkana College

Texarkana College

Up to $1,500 Varies See Details

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The Criminal Justice Scholarship is available to students at Texarkana College who are majoring in criminal justice or are dependents of first responders.

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Criminal Justice Scholarship - Texarkana College

Texarkana College

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The Criminal Justice Scholarship is available to students at Texarkana College who are majoring in criminal justice or are dependents of first responders.

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David B. Houston Criminal Justice Scholarship

Sam Houston State University

$1,500 August 20, 2025 See Details

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The David B. Houston Criminal Justice Scholarship is available to students at Sam Houston State University who are majoring in criminal justice.

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David B. Houston Criminal Justice Scholarship

Sam Houston State University

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$1,500

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August 20, 2025
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The David B. Houston Criminal Justice Scholarship is available to students at Sam Houston State University who are majoring in criminal justice.

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Joshua Conner Chasteen Scholarship

Ivy Tech Community College, Columbus Campus

$1,000 Varies See Details

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The Joshua Conner Chasteen Scholarship is available to students at Ivy Tech Community College, Columbus Campus, who are enrolled in the IT or criminal justice programs. To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled in at least six credit hours, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be a Hauser High School graduate.

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Joshua Conner Chasteen Scholarship

Ivy Tech Community College, Columbus Campus

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$1,000

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The Joshua Conner Chasteen Scholarship is available to students at Ivy Tech Community College, Columbus Campus, who are enrolled in the IT or criminal justice programs. To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled in at least six credit hours, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be a Hauser High School graduate.

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Criminal Justice Scholarship - Waukegan Township

Waukegan Township

$1,000 October 25, 2025 See Details

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The Criminal Justice Scholarship is open to students pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice or a related field. You must be graduating from a Lake County high school or be a resident of Lake County who is attending an Illinois college in order to be considered for this award. A short essay must also be submitted.

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Criminal Justice Scholarship - Waukegan Township

Waukegan Township

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$1,000

deadline

October 25, 2025
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The Criminal Justice Scholarship is open to students pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice or a related field. You must be graduating from a Lake County high school or be a resident of Lake County who is attending an Illinois college in order to be considered for this award. A short essay must also be submitted.

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College of Criminal Justice Scholarship - Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University

$1,000 August 20, 2025 See Details

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The College of Criminal Justice Scholarship is available to students at Sam Houston State University who are majoring in criminal justice.

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College of Criminal Justice Scholarship - Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University

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$1,000

deadline

August 20, 2025
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The College of Criminal Justice Scholarship is available to students at Sam Houston State University who are majoring in criminal justice.

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CDLE Apprenticeship Scholarship

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE)

Up to $3,000 Varies See Details

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The CDLE Apprenticeship Scholarship is available to new apprentices in the state of Colorado who participate in the Apprentice Colorado program.

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CDLE Apprenticeship Scholarship

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE)

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Up to $3,000

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The CDLE Apprenticeship Scholarship is available to new apprentices in the state of Colorado who participate in the Apprentice Colorado program.

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Watts College School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Quasi) Scholarship

Arizona State University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

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The Watts College School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Quasi) Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at Arizona State University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice who have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and have evidence of community service and leadership in the last 24 months.

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Watts College School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Quasi) Scholarship

Arizona State University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

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The Watts College School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Quasi) Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at Arizona State University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice who have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and have evidence of community service and leadership in the last 24 months.

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Undergraduate Co-Op Program - CIA

Central Intelligence Agency

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The Central Intelligence Agency Undergraduate Co-Op Program is available to undergraduate students. You must be a U.S. citizen attending a university or college with an established cooperative education program and be interested in a career in foreign affairs and intelligence.

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Undergraduate Co-Op Program - CIA

Central Intelligence Agency

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The Central Intelligence Agency Undergraduate Co-Op Program is available to undergraduate students. You must be a U.S. citizen attending a university or college with an established cooperative education program and be interested in a career in foreign affairs and intelligence.

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Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Phoenix Chapter Scholarship

Arizona State University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

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The Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Phoenix Chapter Scholarship is available to junior and senior-level students at Arizona State University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice who have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference shall be given to applicants who are law enforcement officers.

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Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Phoenix Chapter Scholarship

Arizona State University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

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The Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Phoenix Chapter Scholarship is available to junior and senior-level students at Arizona State University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice who have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference shall be given to applicants who are law enforcement officers.

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