Critical Infrastructure Protection
Critical infrastructure protection (CIP) is a concept that relates to the preparedness and response to serious incidents that involve the critical infrastructure of a region or nation.
The American Presidential directive PDD-63 of May 1998 set up a national program of "Critical Infrastructure Protection". In 2014 the NIST Cybersecurity Framework was published after further presidential directives.
In Europe, the equivalent European Programme for Critical Infrastructure Protection (EPCIP) refers to the doctrine or specific programs created as a result of the European Commission's directive EU COM(2006) 786 which designates European critical infrastructure that, in case of fault, incident, or attack, could impact both the country where it is hosted and at least one other European Member State. Member states are obliged to adopt the 2006 directive into their national statutes.
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Matching Critical Infrastructure Protection Colleges
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Utica University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $22,314 average out-state tuition; $22,314 average in-state tuition |
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Southern New Hampshire University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $15,000 average out-state tuition; $15,000 average in-state tuition |
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University of South Florida
Four or more years; Public; $15,473 average out-state tuition; $4,559 average in-state tuition |
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Robert Morris University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $31,450 average out-state tuition; $31,450 average in-state tuition |
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George Mason University
Four or more years; Public; $32,970 average out-state tuition; $9,510 average in-state tuition |
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George Washington University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $57,894 average out-state tuition; $57,894 average in-state tuition |
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Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $35,750 average out-state tuition; $35,750 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Critical Infrastructure Protection Majors
Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund ScholarshipGolden Valley Crime Prevention Fund |
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award $2,500 |
deadline August 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund Scholarship is available to students enrolled in a state college, university, community college, vocational or technical institute within Minnesota who are pursuing coursework in the area of criminal justice, law enforcement, community crime prevention, or fire protection. To be eligible for this award,... View Scholarship Details |
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Shon Harris WIS (Women in Security) Memorial ScholarshipInformation Systems Security Association Education Foundation (ISSAEF) |
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award $2,000 |
deadline June 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Shon Harris WIS (Women in Security) Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time, female undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in an information security or privacy related program. To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (3.0 for graduate students) and be interested in pursuing a career in... View Scholarship Details |
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Criminal Justice Scholarship - Texarkana CollegeTexarkana College |
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award Up to $1,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Criminal Justice Scholarship is available to students at Texarkana College who are majoring in criminal justice or are dependents of first responders. View Scholarship Details |
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David B. Houston Criminal Justice ScholarshipSam Houston State University |
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award $1,500 |
deadline August 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe David B. Houston Criminal Justice Scholarship is available to students at Sam Houston State University who are majoring in criminal justice. View Scholarship Details |
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Joshua Conner Chasteen ScholarshipIvy Tech Community College, Columbus Campus |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Joshua Conner Chasteen Scholarship is available to students at Ivy Tech Community College, Columbus Campus, who are enrolled in the IT or criminal justice programs. To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled in at least six credit hours, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be a Hauser High School graduate. View Scholarship Details |
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Criminal Justice Scholarship - Waukegan TownshipWaukegan Township |
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award $1,000 |
deadline October 23, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Criminal Justice Scholarship is open to students pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice or a related field. You must be graduating from a Lake County high school or be a resident of Lake County who is attending an Illinois college in order to be considered for this award. A short essay must also be submitted. View Scholarship Details |
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National Organization of Black Women in Law Enforcement ScholarshipNational Organization of Black Women in Law Enforcement (NOBWLE) |
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award Up to $1,000 |
deadline June 30, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe National Organization of Black Women in Law Enforcement Scholarship is available to graduating high school senior students who identify as female and as belonging to a minority population. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and intend to pursue studies in law enforcement or related fields. View Scholarship Details |
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College of Criminal Justice Scholarship - Sam Houston State UniversitySam Houston State University |
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award $1,000 |
deadline August 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe College of Criminal Justice Scholarship is available to students at Sam Houston State University who are majoring in criminal justice. View Scholarship Details |
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CDLE Apprenticeship ScholarshipColorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) |
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award Up to $3,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe CDLE Apprenticeship Scholarship is available to new apprentices in the state of Colorado who participate in the Apprentice Colorado program. View Scholarship Details |
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Watts College School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Quasi) ScholarshipArizona State University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Watts College School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Quasi) Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at Arizona State University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice who have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and have evidence of community service and leadership in the last 24 months. View Scholarship Details |
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Critical Infrastructure Protection Related Majors
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Protective Services
- Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy
- Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing
- Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
- Fire Protection
- Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
- Juvenile Corrections
- Corrections
- Homeland Security
- Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
- Fire Services Administration
