Scholarship Application

Digital Workshop Center is committed to expanding access to technology careers across the United States.

The Tech Skills Scholarship supports individuals who are ready to invest in themselves but need a financial bridge to get there. Whether you are unemployed, navigating a career disruption, making a deliberate career change, or looking to add high-demand technology skills to your resume, this scholarship is designed to make a DWC certificate program a realistic next step. Every program we offer prepares graduates for roles in fields where employer demand continues to outpace the available talent pool.

Not sure how to approach an application? Our tech scholarship application guide walks through every essay question.

Must be 16 years of age or older at the time of application.

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Must be actively seeking employment in a high-demand, high-growth technology field. Scholarship awards may only be applied toward a DWC certificate program. Combining a scholarship award with other funding sources is permitted.

Must be able to clearly demonstrate financial need resulting from a recent change in employment status, career disruption, or other qualifying circumstance. This is addressed in the essay questions below.

Award Range

Awards range from 25% to 100% of total tuition. Equipment, software, textbooks, and other fixed expenses are not included in tuition and must be purchased separately by the recipient.

Full Tuition Recipients: $300 Materials and Administrative Fee Required

Recipients awarded 100% tuition coverage are required to pay a $300 non-refundable materials and administrative fee in advance of enrollment. This fee must be paid before your seat is confirmed.

Non-Transferable

Scholarship awards are non-transferable and may only be applied toward tuition at Digital Workshop Center. Awards cannot be transferred to other institutions. Final award decisions and division of funds are at the sole discretion of DWC staff.

Acceptance Deadline: 30 Days

Award notifications are sent by email. Recipients must accept their award in writing via email within 30 days of notification. Awards not accepted within this window may be withdrawn.

Registration Deadline: 60 Days

Recipients have 60 days from their acceptance date to register for their first class. Failure to register within this period may result in withdrawal of the award.

Program Completion: Within One Year

All certificate programs must be completed within one year of the start date of the first enrolled class.

Class Transfers: $150 Fee

If you need to transfer to a different session, a $150 non-negotiable transfer fee applies and must be paid before the transfer is processed. Transfer requests must be submitted in writing to info@digitalworkshopcenter.com.

Withdrawal of Unused Funds

Digital Workshop Center reserves the right to withdraw any unused award funding at any time. All enrollments are subject to the DWC Terms and Conditions.