Cyber Foundations competition is a creation of The U.S. Cyber Challenge (USCC), a national, public-private partnership focused on identifying and developing cyber security skills. It is open to students nationally, with registration open until February 18, with awards being issued at the state level. USCC s goal is to find 10,000 talented Americans to fill the ranks of cyber security professionals where their skills can be of the greatest value to the nation. The top scorers from each school and state will be announced April 30, earning prizes and awards.
Source: https://threatpost.com/new-contest-promote-cyber-security-skills-teens-020111/74898/