Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program

The Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program, powered by Last Mile, supports community college students in a cybersecurity pathway (any program such as IT, Information Security, Networking, Computer Information Systems, etc. qualifies) through grants of $500 to cover short-term basic needs, such as food, rent, health-related, transportation/car issues, and/or a laptop/device.

This program also offers subsidies for cybersecurity certification exam costs of up to $375. In addition to funding, all grantees will receive a year of LinkedIn Premium and access to the Github Developer tools for free.

*Eligibility criteria *

• Residents of the United States AND

• Students currently enrolled in a cybersecurity-related program at a two-year institution in the United States, such as a community college or technical school AND

• Students who are able to demonstrate financial need by providing Pell Grant eligibility, financial aid award letters, or other evidence of need

• All students with financial need are eligible to apply. Students from groups who are underrepresented in cybersecurity are especially encouraged to apply, including those who identify as women, non-binary, and/or Black/LatinX/Indigenous, veterans, and/or have a disability.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Click VISIT to apply.