Scholarships

Black Hat USA Student Scholarship Program

To introduce the next generation of security professionals to the Black Hat community, we will award complimentary Black Hat USA 2025 Briefings Passes to a limited number of student applicants. Each pass allows access to all Briefings on Wednesday, August 6 - Thursday, August 7, 2025. If you are selected for the scholarship, you will have a choice between an in-person Briefings pass or on-demand access.

To be considered for the Black Hat USA Student Scholarship, each applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of the event.
• Must provide copy of verifiable proof of full-time academic status at an accredited college or university.
• Must be able to provide copy of valid and current college or university ID card.

Please Note:

• Travel and hotel accommodations are the responsibility of scholarship winners.
• Failure to follow instructions will result in disqualification. Students will need to provide Valid University ID and verifiable full-time academic status at this time.
• All submissions must be received by Friday, June 20 at 5:00 PM PT. All applicants will be notified via email by Monday, June 30.

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Black Hat Veterans Scholarship Program

Black Hat is proud to once again provide access to Black Hat USA 2025 for the US Military veterans community, by awarding complimentary Briefings passes to select applicants. Each scholarship allows access to all Briefings on Wednesday, August 6 – Thursday, August 7, 2025. If you are selected as a recipient of a scholarship, you will have a choice between either an in-person Briefings Pass or on-demand access.

If you are a veteran or will soon be transitioning out of military service, you are invited to apply for one of these scholarships! Winners will be chosen by members of the Black Hat Review Board.

To be considered for a scholarship, each applicant must be at least 18 years old at the time of the event. Note that travel and hotel accommodations are the responsibility of scholarship winners.

All submissions must be received by Friday, June 20 at 5:00 PM PT. All applicants will be notified via email by Monday, June 30.

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