This amendment creates a new scholarship program under the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia to encourage individuals pursuing cybersecurity degrees to work for Virginia state government upon graduation. Given the higher wages typically available in the private sector, it is difficult for state government to attract talented cybersecurity individuals to help Virginia ensure it can protect its automated systems and sensitive information from attack or infiltration. The proposed scholarship program would require state government service for every year that scholarship funding is provided. This program mimics a successful program presently utilized by the federal government to attract cybersecurity talent.