Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Secures $1.9 Million for URI Cybersecurity Scholarship Program
The Rhode Island Congressional Delegation, including U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed, and Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo, announced $1.9 million in federal funding for the University of Rhode Island (URI). This funding, awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), will support scholarships for high-achieving students with limited financial means pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity. The initiative aims to address the growing need for a stronger cybersecurity workforce in the face of evolving cyber threats and the increased adoption of AI technologies. Representative Magaziner, a member of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Subcommittee on the House Homeland Security Committee, emphasized the importance of providing opportunities for all students interested in cybersecurity, regardless of their financial background. The program will offer scholarships covering unmet financial needs up to $20,000 per year for up to five years to thirty scholars, along with faculty ... 
