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National Museum of the USAF "Skyline National Cyber League (NCL)" Application Form Fall 2026

Application Information - TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT APPLICANT

The National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF) will take part in NCL Fall 2026 Season.

Participation is free to high school and college students. The NMUSAF will host two NCL teams, each team will have a 5-person limit. Approval will be based on first come first serve and previous cyber security experience.
The season will run from approximately August 17, 2026, through November 8, 2026.
Cyber Gymnasium Access: The Gymnasium will be open August 17, 2026, through Dec 11, 2026. It provides a dedicated practice environment featuring guided walkthroughs of past challenges to help players build skills and prepare for competition.
NCL training is primarily virtual. Students are required to attend the introductory training and competition in-person at The National Museum of The United States Air Force. It is mandatory that students attend virtual trainings and meet with coaches weekly. This program will be a major commitment in terms of the student's time and energy. Attendance is Required!
Competition Schedule
Oct 23 - Oct 25 : Individual Game
Nov 6 - Nov 8 : Team Game

Interested students, please fill out this form to be considered for a spot on the NMUSAF Cyber Skyline NCL team. Applications will be accepted until September 4, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Please note that your eligibility to join the team will be determined more by your commitment to participate fully, than by answering questions about your prior experience in cyber security.
*Limited Seats available
Student Information(Required.)
Student's grade level for school year 2026/2027?(Required.)
Have you taken a cyber security course or had previous cyber security experience?(Required.)
Have you previously participated in The Cyber Skyline- National Cyber League (NCL) Program or competition before?(Required.)
Do you have any experience with virtual machines or programs (such as Cisco, Ubuntu, Linux etc.)?(Required.)
Please tell us why you would like to be a member of NMUSAF Cyber Skyline NCL Team?(Required.)
Anything else you would like us to know about you in regards to joining NMUSAF Cyber Skyline- NCL team?(Required.)
As a member of this team, you will be expected to complete training modules and make cyber security training a priority. Please comment below to indicate your level of commitment to being on this cyber security team. Are you willing to dedicate the time needed to this team? You will be expected to attend meetings, virtual sessions, complete training modules and lectures.(Required.)
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