Provided by Last Mile Education Fund (in partnership with Microsoft)
One-time financial assistance and certification subsidy program for students enrolled in U.S. community or technical colleges pursuing cybersecurity or cyber-adjacent degrees. Provides up to $500 in short-term financial assistance and up to $375 toward cybersecurity certification exam costs, plus access to LinkedIn Premium, GitHub Global Campus, and the Global Mentors Initiative. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Award amount
$500
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Other
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
15–30 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Reside in the United States
Meet Last Miles standard eligibility criteria listed on the Apply page
Currently enrolled in a United States community college or technical college
Pursuing a certificate, associate, or bachelors degree in cybersecurity or cyber-adjacent fields
Have not previously received an award from the Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program
Be at least 18 years old at the time of applying
If enrolled in a 2-year program: provide a current transcript (unofficial accepted)
If enrolled in a community college bootcamp or certification program: provide proof of enrollment agreement or document with name, recent date of enrollment, and program of study
Provide a LinkedIn profile with a profile picture
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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