The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is pleased to announce this year's prestigious Mastercard Cybersecurity Scholarship recipients, Vaishnavi Shanmugam and Erika Thea Ajes.
The Mastercard Cybersecurity Scholarship, generously funded by Mastercard, provides $25,000 to each recipient to support educational travel in the Master of Applied Cybersecurity (MACSec) and Research Intensive Cyber Knowledge Studies (RICKS) programs. To do. This funding helps offset costs associated with tuition, materials, and other education costs.
“At Mastercard, our commitment to cybersecurity extends to every aspect of our business operations, including our partnerships and education efforts. By working with the University of New Brunswick, we are advancing important research and… We are supporting a generation of cybersecurity talent,” said Sasha Krstic, President of Mastercard Canada. “Through scholarships for students like Vaishnavi and Erica, we are not only strengthening digital security, but also developing future leaders who will protect our digital world.”
Shanmugam and Thea Ajes are enrolled in UNB's MACSec program and are scheduled to graduate in August 2024. After graduation, she will join the RICKS cohort in September 2024 and receive practical cybersecurity training at the Canadian Cybersecurity Institute (CIC).
“UNB President and Vice Chancellor Dr. Paul J. Mazerolle said: “Their dedication, along with the Mastercard Cybersecurity Scholarship, underscores the critical role of education in advancing cybersecurity. We congratulate both recipients and thank Mastercard for their generous support.” Masu.”
Shanmugam has a strong interest in network security and architecture. She aims to leverage machine learning techniques to strengthen digital ecosystems against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
[p”Being a mom to a one-year-old daughter while navigating my studies is a challenging journey, said Shanmugam. UNB, CIC and Mastercard have recognized my hard work and awarded me this scholarship. This support extends beyond financial assistance; it has significantly reduced the burden of my education loan and given me the time to focus more on my studies.[/p]
Thea Ajes is passionate about software security from a cyber perspective. Her goal is to develop software that is resistant to cyberattacks and contribute to a safer digital environment.
“When I heard the news, I was surprised, especially since it was my first time applying for a scholarship,” Thea Ages said. “Hearing this news took a weight off my shoulders and brought great relief to my family in the Philippines. I look forward to her RICKS training program with CIC and Mastercard and would like to express my gratitude and excitement for this opportunity. I can't express it.”
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University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is Canada's oldest English-language university and New Brunswick's only national comprehensive university. Founded in 1785, this multi-campus institution has a rich history as well as a dynamic focus on research, innovation, experiential learning, and entrepreneurship. UNB welcomes over 10,000 students from 100 countries to its campus. UNB offers more than 100 programs in 14 departments, helping students develop the competencies they need to make an impact in their communities.
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