The Last Mile Education Fund has grants available for community college students in cyber pathways. 

Last Mile Education Fund increases diversity in tech by providing grants to under-represented college students pursuing tech-related degrees and careers.

Funding is available for 2-year & 4-year students enrolled at a U.S. institution. Grants can be used to cover expenses such as a new laptop device, groceries, car repairs , or even an unexpected medical bill.

Awards are available year-round, as funding sources are available and as eligibility requirements are met.

Eligibility Criteria for the Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship: 

• Demonstrate low-income status, ineligibility for US Federal student aid, or evidence of financial need.
• Currently in pursuit of a computing-related degree or certification in the U.S.; eligible degrees are detailed in the application.
• Are nearing degree completion.
• Currently attending school in the United States.
• Experiencing a financial obstacle that is a threat to continued progress toward your computing degree.
• Members of Affiliate Partner organizations and alumnae of STEM talent pipeline programs and groups are encouraged to apply.
• A US-based email and address are required for payment distribution.
• A valid LinkedIn profile with a photo.
• All students must complete a W8 or W9 and provide a Social Security Number or an ITIN.

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Last Mile Education Fund offers three levels of grants for us residents and daca students:

EMERGENCY MINI-grants
Rapid-response funding to help students overcome short-term obstacles to their academic progress. Awards are up to $595.

BRIDGE GRANTS
Grants $600 to $4,500 to help juniors and seniors in an undergraduate program or first and second-year students in a master’s program bridge potentially catastrophic financial hurdles such as car repair, medical expense, loss of employment, and required devices or equipment for your major. Bridge grants can also cover up-front costs to access critical career-building opportunities like attending tech conferences, travel, and housing to participate in an internship or undergraduate computing research opportunities.

LAST MILE Grants
Funding of up to $10,000 to cover tuition and expenses for the final credits to degree completion. Last Mile grants are only available to students in their final two semesters of their undergraduate or master’s program at an accredited institution. Last Mile grants are only available for students currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program.