SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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BSides Mussoorie 2026
Closing date - 16 March, 2026
Conference Passes
100% off, full conference access
Training Seats
50% off training + free conference pass included
The security community grows stronger when everyone has a seat at the table. These scholarships exist to remove the financial barrier between passionate individuals and the knowledge, networks and mentorship that BSides Mussoorie 2026 offers.
About the scholarship
The BSides Mussoorie 2026 Scholarship Program is designed to make cybersecurity education accessible to everyone. We believe that financial barriers should not prevent passionate individuals from learning, networking and growing within the security community.
We offer two scholarship tracks:
a Conference Pass Scholarship providing 15 fully funded individual passes, and a Training Scholarship offering 50% off on paid trainings with automatic inclusion of a full conference pass. Both are awarded to deserving applicants who demonstrate genuine interest in cybersecurity but are unable to attend due to financial constraints.
Who should apply
Students:
Undergraduate or postgraduate students pursuing cybersecurity, computer science, information technology or related fields.
Early Career Professionals:
Individuals in the first few years of their career who are self-funded and unable to afford conference attendance.
Career Changers:
Professionals transitioning into cybersecurity who are investing in self-learning without employer support.
Underrepresented Communities:
Individuals from communities historically underrepresented in the security industry, including women, minorities and people with disabilities.
Researchers and Academics:
Independent researchers or academics without institutional funding who are passionate about the security community.
Selection criteria
Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity through learning, projects, CTF participation, community involvement or relevant work.
Financial need and inability to self-fund conference attendance without employer or institutional support.
Commitment to engaging meaningfully with the conference, attending sessions, participating in discussions and contributing to the community.
A brief statement of how attending BSides Mussoorie 2026 would benefit your learning and career journey.
Training Scholarship
50% off paid training sessions at BSides Mussoorie 2026, with a full conference pass included automatically upon selection.
Number of seats
The BSides Mussoorie 2026 Training Scholarship offers 10 or more seats, subject to trainer availability and registration capacity. Exact seat counts may vary per training track.
What is covered
Selected applicants receive a 50% discount on the listed price of paid training sessions at BSides Mussoorie 2026. In addition, all training scholarship recipients automatically receive a 100% complimentary conference pass, granting full access to all conference sessions, workshops and networking events.
What is not covered
Travel, accommodation, meals outside of conference-provided refreshments, and personal expenses remain the sole responsibility of the recipient. The 50% discount applies to the training fee only and cannot be stacked with other discount codes.
Eligibility
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a clear reason for attending the specific training they are applying for. Employees of event sponsors are not eligible.
Application process
Submit your application through the official training scholarship form. Please specify the training session you are applying for. The organising team will review applications based on relevance, need and available seats per training. All decisions are final.
Payment of remaining balance
Upon selection, recipients will receive a scholarship code or invoice for 50% of the training fee. This amount must be paid within 5 days of notification to confirm your seat. Unpaid seats will be released to the next eligible applicant.
Notification and acceptance
Recipients will be notified via email. Training scholarship acceptances also confirm your conference pass. Passes and training seats are non-transferable and may not be sold or gifted.
Training scholarship recipients automatically receive a 100% free conference pass. Applications are reviewed per training session availability.
Conference Pass Scholarship
15 fully funded individual conference passes for aspiring security professionals who cannot self-fund attendance.
Number of passes
The BSides Mussoorie 2026 Conference Scholarship offers exactly 15 individual passes. All passes are subject to availability and are awarded solely at the discretion of the organising committee.
What is covered
Full conference access to all BSides Mussoorie 2026 sessions, workshops and talks. This includes networking events, speaker access, hallway track conversations, and any conference materials distributed to attendees.
What is not covered
The scholarship covers conference access only. Travel to and from Mussoorie, accommodation, meals outside of conference-provided refreshments, and any personal expenses are the sole responsibility of the recipient. Paid training sessions are not included under this track.
Eligibility
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. The scholarship is open to individuals who can demonstrate financial need and genuine interest in cybersecurity. Employees of event sponsors are not eligible.
Application process
Submit your application through the official conference scholarship form. Applications will be reviewed by the organising team. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for a brief follow-up. All decisions made by the committee are final.
Notification and acceptance
Recipients will be notified via email. If you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the application deadline, your application was not selected. Recipients must confirm acceptance within 5 days of notification. Passes are non-transferable and may not be sold or gifted.
Only 15 passes available. Applications are reviewed by the organising committee. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps.
General terms applicable to all scholarship tracks
Code of conduct
All scholarship recipients are expected to uphold the BSides Mussoorie Code of Conduct at all times. Violation of the code of conduct will result in immediate revocation of the pass and removal from the event with no refund or compensation.
Privacy and data
Personal data collected through scholarship applications will be used solely for evaluation and administration of the programme. It will not be shared with third parties except as strictly required for event logistics.
Fraudulent applications
Providing false or misleading information in the application will result in immediate disqualification and may result in a ban from future BSides Mussoorie events.
Acceptance
Submitting a scholarship application confirms that you have read, understood and agreed to these terms and conditions, and that you will abide by the conference code of conduct if your application is successful.
Ready to apply?
Choose the scholarship track that fits your situation. You may only apply to one track per cycle.
Training Scholarship
50% off a paid training + full conference pass included
Apply for Training ScholarshipConference Pass Scholarship
100% free conference pass, no training included
Apply for Conference Scholarship