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WOWZAH! I GOT ACCEPTED!! Cisco Global Cybersecurity Scholarship!
#1
:hurray: So, woke up and turned on my phone to find an email notification.
Didn't have time to take a look at it, so decided to read my email now. Confusedeeya:



Congratulations! You have been accepted into the Cisco Global Cybersecurity Scholarship. We're glad you have decided to take part in this life-changing opportunity to become a valued partner in protecting the internet from hackers and other criminals. We have filled the first two programs (cohorts) until the end of June 2017. You have been accepted into the Cybersecurity Program, but we don’t have the dates identified yet on when you will start your cohort. We will get back to you by Friday, January 6th with additional information. Please be patient and wait to hear from us at that time.

While you are waiting, check out general information on Cybersecurity on the Cisco Learning Network. We look forward to working with you to help expand your career opportunities. Our certifications are recognized throughout the IT world for their quality and depth. Thanks again for your interest in becoming part of an elite team.

Congratulations on your acceptance into the Cisco Global Cybersecurity Scholarship.

Learning@Cisco
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#2
That's exciting! I'm not familiar with the program. What exactly does this mean for your long term school goals?
BA.SS: TESU '17
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CHW Certification: CC '15
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#3
WOW!!!! Congrats!!!
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#4
Congrats! cheersmate
Andy

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#5
Exciting!! Congratulations!
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#6
bjcheung77 Wrote::hurray: So, woke up and turned on my phone to find an email notification.
Didn't have time to take a look at it, so decided to read my email now. Confusedeeya:



Congratulations! You have been accepted into the Cisco Global Cybersecurity Scholarship. We're glad you have decided to take part in this life-changing opportunity to become a valued partner in protecting the internet from hackers and other criminals. We have filled the first two programs (cohorts) until the end of June 2017. You have been accepted into the Cybersecurity Program, but we don’t have the dates identified yet on when you will start your cohort. We will get back to you by Friday, January 6th with additional information. Please be patient and wait to hear from us at that time.

While you are waiting, check out general information on Cybersecurity on the Cisco Learning Network. We look forward to working with you to help expand your career opportunities. Our certifications are recognized throughout the IT world for their quality and depth. Thanks again for your interest in becoming part of an elite team.

Congratulations on your acceptance into the Cisco Global Cybersecurity Scholarship.

Learning@Cisco

I'm jealous. Congratulations, keep us posted on how the program is.
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#7
Congrats! :hurray:

Quote:Scholarship Award Details


The self-paced e-learning path for this certification includes three courses and two exams, representing a significant monetary investment in your career:
  • "Introduction to Cybersecurity," a Cisco Networking Academy course
  • "Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals" (SECFND), first course in the CCNA Cyber Ops curriculum
  • "Implementing Cisco Cybersecurity Operations" (SECOPS), second course in the CCNA Cyber Ops curriculum
  • Two accompanying CCNA Cyber Ops exams (210-250 SECFND and 210-255 SECOPS)
  • Mentoring and coaching for all three of the above courses
  • Cisco will deliver the program in partnership with key Cisco Authorized Learning Partners, which will provide the mentoring and coaching.
  • The cost of all training, mentoring and coaching, and exam fees good toward completion of a CCNA Cyber Ops certification is included in the scholarship.

Source: https://mkto.cisco.com/Security-Scholarship.html
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#8
How exciting! Congratulations!
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#9
Congrats from me, too. This is major stuff, bjcheung! Maybe someone should call the Head Hacker(s) at Bureau 121, (North Korean Cyberwarfare office) and warn them that you will soon be on the case.
They should be scared...VERY scared. Smile https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_121

J.
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