How to Protect Yourself From Cyber Crimes Scholarship Contest

SUMMARY:
Victims of cybercrimes are not limited to single individuals. In fact, 43% of businesses were a victim of some type of security breach in the past 12 months, according to Cyber Security Breaches Survey.

Furthermore, it is estimated that cybercrime will cost an estimated $6 trillion dollars a year by 2021, which is nearly double the estimate taken in 2015.

Cybercrimes are a serious criminal offense and must be taken seriously.

Criminal Defense Attorney & Workers Compensation Law Offices of Arechigo & Stokka are offering an essay contest for qualifying undergraduate students that asks: what are the best ways to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of a cybercrime?

AWARD:
$1500.00

DEADLINES:
August 1, 2024
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be EITHER out-going high school seniors (graduating summer 2023) OR students currently enrolled in a college, trade school, or university as of the start of the fall 2023 semester.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Winner will be selected and notified by email by August 15th, 2024
With permission, the winner’s essay will be posted on our social media platforms
The following information must accompany your essay at the time of submission:
Your name
A valid email address
Phone number
A copy of your transcript or proof of enrollment
Upload your 250-300 word essay as a Word doc