Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship
The Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program supports community college degree and
industry certificate completion through scholarships (up to $500) and subsidies for cybersecurity
certification exam costs (up to $375). Financial assistance is intended to cover short-term basic
needs, such as food, rent, health-related, transportation/car issues, and/or a laptop/device.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
● Who is eligible to apply?
○ Residents of the United States AND
○ Students currently enrolled in a cybersecurity-related program at a two-year institution,
such as a community college or technical school, AND
○ Students who have documentation showing evidence of need: which can include Pell
Grant eligibility, financial aid award letter, or other explanation of need
● What kind of assistance is available?
○ Financial assistance up to $500, OR
○ Subsidies to cover the cost of cybersecurity certification licensing exams up to $375
○ AND free LinkedIn Premium accounts to help close the networking gap
○ AND access to local GitHub sponsored events and GitHub Education benefits, including
the Student Developer Pack
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.
For more information and to apply, visit https://www.lastmile-ed.org/microsoftcybersecurityscholarship
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