February 2026 – The Cyber Insurance Academy, a leading independent authority in cyber insurance education, is pleased to announce the relaunch of its Certified Cyber Insurance Specialist (CCIS) Scholarship Program.

Since its launch, the scholarship has supported aspiring and established cyber insurance professionals globally – helping them deepen technical understanding, strengthen underwriting and claims expertise, and accelerate their careers in one of the fastest-evolving lines of business. With cyber risk growing in complexity and demand for skilled professionals continuing to rise, the Academy remains committed to widening access to structured, world-accredited education in cyber insurance.

Previous Cyber Insurance Scholarships

Previous scholarship rounds demonstrated the tangible impact that structured cyber insurance education can have across underwriting, broking, claims, and risk advisory roles.

Our Scholars LOVE the CCIS Program because they say it increased their confidence when discussing cyber risk with clients, improved their ability to interpret policy language, and gave them stronger alignment between technical security concepts and insurance frameworks. Read our scholar interviews.

As the market matures, the need for technically fluent, commercially confident cyber insurance professionals continues to grow. The scholarship remains a key initiative in supporting that development. That’s why it earned industry recognition at the Intelligent Insurer Awards EU 2026. Read about the Intelligent Insurer Awards.

Cyber Insurance Scholarship Details

A total of 100 scholarships will be awarded.

Successful applicants will receive discounted access (ranging from 40%–80%) to the Academy’s Specialist Membership, which includes enrolment in the Certified Cyber Insurance Specialist (CCIS) designation program.

The CCIS designation provides structured, accredited education covering:

• Cyber threat landscape and technical fundamentals

• Policy structure, coverage triggers, and exclusions

• Underwriting, claims, and real-world case analysis

Key Dates

• Applications close: 18 March 2026
• Final selection confirmed: 25 March 2026
• Scholar Welcome Event: 31 March 2026
• Scholarship acceptance deadline: 8 April 2026

Applicants are encouraged to prepare materials in advance to meet the March 18 deadline.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• At least two years of work experience in fields related to cyber or insurance (e.g., underwriting, claims, IT, risk management, legal).

• Final-year undergraduate or graduate students with a demonstrated interest in cyber insurance.

• Career changers with clear evidence of commitment to pursuing a role in cyber insurance.

Scholars must also commit to:

• Attending the Welcome Event on March 31, 2026 (or reviewing the recording).

• Completing the CCIS designation program within the allocated scholarship timeframe.

Application Process

To apply, candidates must complete a short online application form, including:

• A one-page CV

• A statement (maximum 300 words) outlining motivation and career goals

Successful candidates may be invited to a short Zoom interview prior to final selection.

Selected scholars will be notified on March 25, 2026, and must formally accept their scholarship award by April 8, 2026.

Apply Now

Applications close on March 18, 2026.

For professionals looking to build credible, structured expertise in cyber insurance, the CCIS Scholarship offers a clear pathway forward.