Scholarship Application "*" indicates required fields Step 1 of 5 20% Instructions You may only apply for one of the following scholarships: Tech Skills Scholarship: For unemployed, dislocated workers, or those looking to up-skill, re-skill, or add new skills Women and Tech Scholarship: For women looking to re-skill, up-skill or add new skills in a technology career Veterans Tech Skills Scholarship: For active or retired military service members and their families Complete all short essay questions in this application. Professional writing and the quality of your responses will be factored into the scoring of your application.Which scholarship are you applying for?*You may only apply for one. Tech Skills Scholarship Women and Tech Scholarship Veterans Tech Skills Scholarship Digital Workshop Center (DWC) is committed to helping communities across the U.S. by providing a scholarship for tech skills certificate programs for high demand, high growth careers. The goal of this scholarship is to create better economic opportunities for unemployed or dislocated job seekers, those looking to make a career change, or those seeking to up-skill within various career fields.Digital Workshop Center (DWC) is committed to helping communities across the U.S. by providing a scholarship for tech skills certificate programs for Veterans looking to enter high demand, high growth careers. The goal of this scholarship is to create better economic opportunities for Veterans looking to make a career change, or those seeking to up-skill within various career fields.Digital Workshop Center (DWC) is committed to helping communities across the U.S. by providing a scholarship for tech skills certificate programs for high demand, high growth careers for women. The goal of this scholarship is to create better economic opportunities for women who have are currently unemployed or dislocated job seekers, those looking to make a career change, or those seeking to up-skill within various career fields.Details Applicants must be 16 years of age or older Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent citizen Scholarship award may only be applied towards a certification credential. Combining award with other funding sources is allowed. Applicants must be searching for employment in a high-demand, high-growth field Applicants must be able to clearly explain a significant financial need due to recent employment status change Awards Scholarship awards will be determined by Digital Workshop Center staff based on a case by case examination of financial situation, career goals, and more. Awards will range from 25% to 100% of total tuition costs or approximately $1000-$8500. Equipment, software, textbooks or fixed expenses are not included in tuition and must be purchased by recipient separately. For recipients of full tuition (100%) scholarship awards, you are required to pay a $300 materials and administrative fee in advance of enrollment Awards are non-transferable. Scholarships offered by Digital Workshop Center are exclusively for use towards tuition at our institution and cannot be transferred to other universities or schools. Final award decisions and division of funds are at the sole discretion of Digital Workshop Center staff. Registration in any certification program or stand-alone class at Digital Workshop Center (DWC) is subject to the DWC Terms and Conditions. Recipients shall be notified via email about scholarship awards. Awards must be accepted by Recipient in writing via email within 30 days of award notification or all award funds may be withdrawn. Recipient has 60 days after award acceptance date to register for their first class or all award funds may be withdrawn.c In the event that a scholarship recipient needs to transfer classes to a different session, a fee of $150 will be applicable. The fee is non-negotiable and must be paid before the transfer is processed. If you would like to cancel or transfer a class, you must send your request in a written notice via email to info@digitalworkshopcenter.com. Certification programs must be completed within one year of the start date of the first class. Digital Workshop Center reserves the right to withdraw any unused award funding at any time for any reason. Questions? Contact the administrative offices at Digital Workshop Center with any questions. 8am-5pm, M-F. Apply Now Students may only submit an application once. Click Next below to get started.Details Applicants must have proof of U.S. military service. Active and retired service members are eligible. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent citizen Scholarship award may only be applied towards a certification credential. Combining award with other funding sources is allowed. Applicants must be searching for employment in a high-demand, high-growth field Applicants must be able to clearly explain a significant financial need due to recent employment status change Awards Scholarship awards will be determined by Digital Workshop Center staff based on a case by case examination of financial situation, career goals, and more. Awards will range from 25% to 100% of total tuition costs or approximately $1000-$8500. Equipment, software, textbooks or fixed expenses are not included in tuition and must be purchased by recipient separately. For recipients of full tuition (100%) scholarship awards, you are required to pay a $300 materials and administrative fee in advance of enrollment Awards are non-transferable. Scholarships offered by Digital Workshop Center are exclusively for use towards tuition at our institution and cannot be transferred to other universities or schools. Final award decisions and division of funds are at the sole discretion of Digital Workshop Center staff. Registration in any certification program or stand-alone class at Digital Workshop Center (DWC) is subject to the DWC Terms and Conditions. Recipients shall be notified via email about scholarship awards. Awards must be accepted by Recipient in writing via email within 30 days of award notification or all award funds may be withdrawn. Recipient has 60 days after award acceptance date to register for their first class or all award funds may be withdrawn. In the event that a scholarship recipient needs to transfer classes to a different session, a fee of $150 will be applicable. The fee is non-negotiable and must be paid before the transfer is processed. If you would like to cancel or transfer a class, you must send your request in a written notice via email to info@digitalworkshopcenter.com. Certification programs must be completed within one year of the start date of the first class. Digital Workshop Center reserves the right to withdraw any unused award funding at any time for any reason. Questions? Contact the administrative offices at Digital Workshop Center with any questions. 8am-5pm, M-F. Apply Now Students may only submit an application once. Click Next below to get started.Details Applicants must identify as female pursuing a career in technology Applicants must be 16 years of age or older Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent citizen Scholarship award may only be applied towards a certification credential. Combining award with other funding sources is allowed. Applicants must be searching for employment in a high-demand, high-growth field Applicants must be able to clearly explain a significant financial need due to recent employment status change Awards Scholarship awards will be determined by Digital Workshop Center staff based on a case by case examination of financial situation, career goals, and more. Awards will range from 25% to 100% of total tuition costs or approximately $1000-$8500. Equipment, software, textbooks or fixed expenses are not included in tuition and must be purchased by recipient separately. For recipients of full tuition (100%) scholarship awards, you are required to pay a $300 materials and administrative fee in advance of enrollment Awards are non-transferable. Scholarships offered by Digital Workshop Center are exclusively for use towards tuition at our institution and cannot be transferred to other universities or schools. Final award decisions and division of funds are at the sole discretion of Digital Workshop Center staff. Registration in any certification program or stand-alone class at Digital Workshop Center (DWC) is subject to the DWC Terms and Conditions. Recipients shall be notified via email about scholarship awards. Awards must be accepted by Recipient in writing via email within 30 days of award notification or all award funds may be withdrawn. Recipient has 60 days after award acceptance date to register for their first class or all award funds may be withdrawn. In the event that a scholarship recipient needs to transfer classes to a different session, a fee of $150 will be applicable. The fee is non-negotiable and must be paid before the transfer is processed. If you would like to cancel or transfer a class, you must send your request in a written notice via email to info@digitalworkshopcenter.com. Certification programs must be completed within one year of the start date of the first class. Digital Workshop Center reserves the right to withdraw any unused award funding at any time for any reason. Questions? Contact the administrative offices at Digital Workshop Center with any questions. 8am-5pm, M-F. Apply Now Students may only submit an application once. Click Next below to get started. Name* First Last Email* Join the DWC email newsletter for the latest class schedule, DWC events/news, special promotions, tech tips and tricks, and more. Yes Phone*Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Company Name Demographic InformationCurrent Employment Status* Unemployed Dislocated Worker Part-Time / Contract Employment Full-Time Employment How long (in months) have you been out of unemployed or a dislocated worker?Reason(s) for education*Check all that may apply. Unemployed / dislocated and looking to re-join the workforce Looking to change careers Looking to update skills at current career Other (please explain) Other (reasons for training)Please explain reason(s) for trainingCurrent or most recent Job Title*Gender* Male Female Self-Identified Prefer not to answer Age* 23-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 or Above Prefer not to answer Ethnicity* Hispanic/Latino White African American Asian Two or more races Native American/Alaska Native Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Middle Eastern/North African Prefer not to answer Other Marital Status* Single Married Divorced Widowed Prefer not to answer Highest Level of Education* High School Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Graduate of Professional Degree Some College Prefer Not to Answer Other Are you currently enrolled in any post-secondary school?* Yes No If yes, what is your current School Name?Are you a US Veteran?* Yes No Veterans - Have you or are you currently using education benefits through GI Bill, Post 09/11 Bill or related? Yes No Have or do you expect to receive educational funding from or worked with any of the following organizations?* None Workforce Center Vocational Rehabilitation Other (please explain) Please describe the organizations name and location from which you have received educational funding.*Has Workforce Services provided you with a set grant funding total?Scholarship awards are determined on a case-by-case examination of the applicant's financial situation. Any information you can provide about approved budgets for your education through Workforce grants will be taken into consideration.Are you currently enrolled in a DWC payment plan?* Yes No What Industry did you most recently work in?Please check all that apply: Accounting/Finance Advertising/Public Relations Aerospace/Aviation Arts/Entertainment/Publishing Automotive Banking/Mortgage Business Development Business Opportunity Clerical/Administrative Construction/Facilities Consumer Goods Customer Service Education/Training Energy/Utilities Engineering Government/Military Green Healthcare Hospitality/Travel Human Resources Installation/Maintenance Insurance Internet Job Search Aids Law Enforcement/Security Legal Management/Executive Manufacturing/Operations Marketing Non-Profit/Volunteer Pharmaceutical/Biotech Professional Services QA/Quality Control Real Estate Restaurant/Food Service Retail Sales Science/Research Skilled Labor Technology Telecommunications Transportation/Logistics Other Most Recent Annual Income*Please enter an estimate of your last known annual salary. This metric will help us to understand how our training will help you increase your wages in the future. Under $20,000 $20,000 - $30,000 $30,000 - $40,000 $40,000 - $50,000 $50,000 - $75,000 $75,000 - $100,000 $100,000 - $150,000 $150,000 or more Prefer Not to Answer What is your current estimated monthly income?*How did you hear about us?* Online search/Google HR Department Local Organization Personal recommendation Social Media Other Networking Group,Chamber of Commerce or Association NameOtherPlease fill-in how you heard about us. TrainingWhich Program(s) are you interested in?*Check only the program that aligns to your education and employment goals. Business Administration Data Analytics Digital Marketing Digital Media Production Excel Master Program Frontend Web Development Graphic Design IT Support Network Technician Project Management QuickBooks Bookkeeper UX Design Stand-Alone Classes Blueprint (Digital Literacy) IMPORTANT: DWC does not offer ANY programs on CDL, Trucking, Pharmaceutical, Medical/Dental, HVAC, Plumbing, Construction or related career fields. If you do not see a program in the list above, then we do not offer it.Application QuestionsIn short essay form, clearly explain each answer below. Your answers will be scored on the content, as well as the professional quality of your responses.What needs to happen in the tech industry to narrow the gender gap between male and female candidates? What would you do to promote more female representation in the tech community?*List any existing degrees, certifications or education credentials you have obtained*What specific career goals do you have for your training?*List specific job titles and/or employers you will be submitting applications to after graduation. Include actual postings and/or titles from job sites.*List any technology skills you currently lack or that need improvement*In short essay format, describe your most meaningful past career achievements and how they relate to your future career goals.*In short essay format, explain any financial or personal hardships that are requiring scholarship funds for you to complete a DWC program.*Have you already attend an info session or met with a DWC student advisor?*Please note that every student must attend an info session or speak to a student advisor before your scholarship application will be reviewed. Yes No Consent*Click here to review Terms and Conditions. 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