Shaping Florida’s Next Generation of Cyber and AI Leaders
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Cyber/AI Scholars Program recognizes high-achieving Florida high school students who demonstrate exceptional interest and aptitude in cybersecurity or artificial intelligence.
Designed to celebrate academic excellence and career readiness, the program connects students with early recognition, meaningful credentials, and a clear pathway into one of the fastest-growing fields in the nation.
The Cyber/AI Scholars Program honors Florida high school students who are already taking steps toward careers in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. By recognizing students before they reach college, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is investing early in talent that will shape Florida’s digital future.
How to Become a ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Cyber/AI Scholar
Academic & Program Requirements
Florida high school students can earn the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Cyber/AI Scholar designation by meeting the following criteria:
- Maintain a minimum 3.5 weighted GPA
- Earn in one of the following career and technical education programs of study: Applied Cybersecurity, Computer Systems and Information Technology, or Artificial Intelligence Foundations
- Provide a school guidance counselor’s contact information (counselor email verification and letter of recommendation is required)
These requirements ensure that scholars demonstrate both academic excellence and a sustained commitment to cybersecurity or AI-focused coursework.
Why Become a ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Cyber/AI Scholar?
Becoming a Cyber/AI Scholar provides students with early recognition and tangible advantages as they prepare for college and future careers.
Program Benefits Include:
- Official ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Cyber/AI Scholar designation
- Statewide recognition
- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Cyber/AI Scholar certificate
- Digital badge/micro-credential for resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and college applications
- A stronger, more competitive college application
- Access to exclusive academic and career-related opportunities
- Connection to a growing network of students interested in cyber and artificial intelligence
Building the Future
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Cyber/AI Scholars Program is more than a credential—it’s an early signal that a student belongs in advanced technical fields. Scholars represent Florida’s next generation of cybersecurity professionals, AI innovators, and technology leaders.
By recognizing talent early, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø helps students see themselves not just as learners, but as future contributors to critical industries that protect, power, and transform our world.