Women’s Scholarship

 

 

DIGITAL FORENSICS SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

Edith Santos worked at a small law enforcement agency that was unable to send her to the IACIS Basic Computer Forensic Examiner (BCFE) training in Orlando.   She persisted with her goal and, after some time, was able to convince her agency to send her to BCFE.  Since obtaining her CFCE in 2014, Edith’s work in digital forensics propelled to inspiring heights.  After 18 years of experience in law enforcement, Edith transitioned to the private sector and received multiple accolades for her achievements.  Edith is grateful for her success and wishes to give back to IACIS by sponsoring the new Digital Forensics Scholarship for Women in Law Enforcement. 

This scholarship, generously funded by Edith Santos, covers the $3,995 registration fee for the IACIS BCFE training in Orlando, Florida. While additional funding from other donors may be available to cover extra costs, it is not guaranteed. However, we are pleased to announce that for 2025, additional contributions were received by other donors and will provide up to $3,000 to help with travel expenses (including hotel, transportation, and/or per diem), along with an 18-month license and training for Paraben Corporation’s E3:UNIVERSAL, a comprehensive tool for digital investigations. Any remaining expenses to attend the training are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient and/or her agency.

Eligibility is open to a female working for a law enforcement agency in a sworn or civilian capacity.  Applications must include the completed Application Form, Privacy Statement, a curriculum vitae, an essay (500 words maximum) on career goals and how the applicant will benefit from BCFE training, proof of registration for the 2025 BCFE Orlando course, and a signed letter on agency letterhead from the Applicant’s supervisor confirming the following: 

  • Affirmation that you are employed by a law enforcement agency; 
  • Affirmation that you are approved to be considered for the scholarship; 
  • Affirmation that your current (or future) work duties will benefit from the BCFE training; and 
  • Affirmation that the agency and/or scholarship recipient is willing to cover any expenses related to the BCFE training that will not be covered by the scholarship. 

All documents should be combined and submitted as a single PDF document and named in the following manner: Surname_First Name.pdf. Applications will be accepted from October 1, 2024, through November 30, 2024.  No later than December 30, 2024, a selection will be made from eligible and vetted applications. All Applicants will be informed of their status via e-mail as soon as a selection is made. The name and agency of the scholarship recipient will be announced in IACIS’ ListServ and social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram) in January of 2025. 

For further information, please contact the IACIS Coordinator for this scholarship at LEAWomenScholarship@iacis.com. 

Download the Application here: WOMEN IN LE APPLICATION FORM 2025.PDF