Scholarship applications are open until February 16th, 2026. Scholarship winners will be announced at PSA TEC (April 21st - April 24th, 2026). The scholarship is open to employees of PSA owner and member companies, as well as their families pursuing careers in physical and/or cybersecurity. Funds can be applied to security industry education, certifications, and academic tuition.

Examples of how you can use the PSA Scholarship:

  • Industry Certifications: Funding for various certifications, including role-based and product-specific certifications (e.g., SICC, CompTIA, LenelS2, Milestone). Over 70+ certifications are available through BuyPSA.com.
  • PSA University: Access to learning paths by industry education partners such as SecurityCEU.com, IPVM on-demand courses, Vector Firm Sales courses, Drones in Security courses, and more.
  • Academic Tuition: Support for tuition expenses at community/trade schools or universities.

Have Questions?: If you're unsure whether an expense qualifies, feel free to ask James Gallagher (jgallagher@psasecurity.com)!

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* 1. Name

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* 3. Phone

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* 4. What PSA owner/member company are you or a family member currently employed at?

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* 5. How do you plan to use the scholarship funds? What is the amount your are looking for?

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* 6. Essay (600 word essay) Include the following information:
  • What are your career goals and aspirations 
  • Are there any specific roles or positions you aspire to in the industry?'
  • How does the scholarship align with with career goals
  • How will receiving the scholarship contribute to your future plans 

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* 7. Please provide one letter of recommendation from the following options:
  • Mentor
  • Teacher
  • Security industry expert
  • Colleague

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* 8. I confirm that the information in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge

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