SSC Cyber Halo Innovation Research Program (CHIRP)
About the Program
The Cyber Halo Innovation & Research Program (CHIRP) is a collaboration between Space Systems Command (SSC), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), and industry partners to hire students for positions in Network Security, Cyber Analysis, Incident Response, Cyber Policy, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and many more. This 2-year tuition assistance program focuses on cyber research and development using tools and methods directly involving SSC. Graduates of this program gain the skills and techniques directly applicable to protecting the Nation’s space-borne assets.
CSUSB is the first higher education institution to join the CHIRP program, which brings together government, industry and higher education to provide students a direct two-year pathway to a cybersecurity career.
The 2024-2025 application cycle is closed
Eligibility Requirements
CSUSB selects the most qualified candidates to participate in the program. Before reviewing the application, you must determine whether or not you meet our eligibility requirements.
Students eligible for the SSC Cyber Halo Innovation Research Program (CHIRP) must:
- Be within the final two years of an eligible cybersecurity degree program at CSUSB by the time of acceptance*
- Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- Be completing a first undergraduate (i.e. students may not use the scholarship for a second bachelor's degree)
- Be a United States citizen or Permanent Resident
- Be able to obtain a security clearance and background check
For more information about the program, please contact the Cybersecurity Center at cyber@csusb.edu or 909-537-7535.
*The Master’s of Science in Cyber Analytics Online program is not eligible for scholarships through the Cybersecurity Center. The program is not affiliated with the CAE Designation requirements.
