CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition
CyberPatriot
Program overview
Middle school and high school students from schools, scouting units, Boys and Girls Clubs, homeschool programs, STEM programs, and approved youth organizations
Eligibility
Teams must consist of 2-6 students enrolled in a participating school or approved youth organization, and have an adult coach (additional roles for technical mentors and team assistants are available for adults age 18+).
Key details
- Organization
- CyberPatriot
- Type
- Competition
- Location
- Online (National Finals in Bethesda, MD)
- Format
- remote
- Eligible grades
- 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
- Application deadline
- October 1, 2026
- Time commitment
- Four-hour competition rounds held monthly from October to January, plus practice rounds and training
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.