Springboard Scholarships
Our scholarship partners:
Our commitment to inclusivity
At Springboard, we’re ambitious and transparent with our scholarship goals. Since 2016, we've provided over $3M in scholarships, with a commitment to offer an additional $10M through 2030.
Apply for scholarships as part of your course application.
We’re out to deliver BIG through 2030
$10M
of scholarships available for eligible students starting 2022.
Committed until at least 2030.
40%
of students will self-identify as an underrepresented race or ethnicity.
Committed until at least 2030.
50%
of students will self-identify as female or gender nonconforming.
Committed until at least 2030.
We’re increasing access and opportunity
We believe in championing the diverse identities, abilities, experiences, and voices of students. It’s why we offer the following scholarships.
Women In Technology Scholarship
Advancing women in tech
In the US, women represent only 24% of the tech workforce (Deloitte). Our $500 Women in Tech Scholarship is available for select Career Track programs.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Self-identify as female
Apply to our Data, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Tech Sales Career Tracks
Diversity In Tech Scholarship
Focusing on underrepresented groups in tech
Some 70% of young tech workers report feeling uncomfortable at work based on their identity or background (Nasdaq)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Identify as a person from any of these communities: Black or African American; Hispanic or Latinx; Pacific Islander; Native American; Alaska Native; Middle Eastern; member of the LGBTQI+ community; gender nonconforming; veteran or member of US military; person with disabilities; refugee
Apply to any Career Track program
Needs-Based Scholarship
Opening access to more students
The average US tech workers' salary is over $97,000 (Forbes), while roughly half of American workers earn less than $30,000 (BLS).
This $1,000 Needs-Based Scholarship is available to individual with a current household annual income of less than $30,000.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Proof of earnings of less than $30,000 annually for the most recent tax year via paycheck, tax return or unemployment benefit claim
Must live in the United States or Canada with permanent work authorization
This scholarship can be used in addition to the Women In Tech or Diversity In Tech scholarships
Apply to any Career Track program
Career Reboot Scholarship
Turning adversity into opportunity
Springboard launched the Career Reboot Scholarship in early 2023 to support the tech community in the face of widespread layoffs.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Proof of prior full-time employment at a US-headquartered technology company listed on layoffs.fyi
Proof of employment termination after September 1, 2022. Termination letter and email required.
Half- and Full-Tuition Scholarships
Springboard offers a limited amount of half- and full-tuition scholarships to students from underrepresented communities and adults with low income.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Identify as a person from any of these communities: Black or African American; Hispanic or Latinx; Pacific Islander; Native American; Alaska Native; Middle Eastern; member of the LGBTQI+ community; gender nonconforming; veteran or member of US military; person with disabilities; refugee
Proof of earnings of less than $30,000 annually for the most recent tax year via paycheck, tax return or unemployment benefit claim
If you’re deemed eligible based on your course application, you'll be asked to submit a written response explaining why you are applying to take a Springboard bootcamp and how this scholarship will benefit you
Partner Scholarships
Microsoft and Blacks In Technology each offer a limited amount of full tuition or subsidized scholarships each month in specific fields.
Microsoft Accelerate
Microsoft Accelerate grants full tuition scholarships to eligible students living in Atlanta, New York City, Houston, Chicago, and Miami
Blacks In Technology
Blacks In Technology is the largest community and media organization for Black tech professionals. Black and African American students enrolling in the UI/UX Design or Software Engineering Career Tracks may be eligible for a subsidy reducing their total tuition to $1,000
Your questions, answered
How do I apply for a Springboard scholarship?
For any Springboard scholarship, you can apply directly via the main application form for the course you are interested in. In the application, if you express interest in our scholarship program, you will be prompted with a few additional questions to gauge your eligibility.
Can scholarships be combined?
The Needs-Based Scholarship can be combined with the Women In Tech or the Diversity In Tech scholarships.
No other Springboard scholarships or partner scholarships can be combined with each other, or any ongoing Springboard promotions.
How many half- and full-ride scholarships does Springboard offer?
Springboard offers two half-ride and one full-ride scholarship for every application cohort. In addition to these scholarships, we’ll also be offering limited full-ride scholarships through our external partners (contingent upon availability).
Ready to transform your career?
At Springboard, progress shows up when you do. We’re here to guide you from where you are to where you deserve to be.
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