Apply for a Grant

Coding Dojo General Grant Conditions

The following conditions must be met in order to receive any Coding Dojo grant:

• Candidates must apply and be accepted for admission to Coding Dojo.
• Coding Dojo grants are used exclusively toward tuition and will be applied against outstanding, past, current or future charges at Coding Dojo’s discretion.
• Student must be in attendance during the applicable session.
• Must meet Coding Dojo guidelines for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• All grants are applied as a credit to the student's account, and no cash payment will be awarded.
• Grants may not be combined, unless otherwise stated.
• Grants are applied to the student's account once per program based on the availability of funds. Students must successfully complete Programming Basics before grants are posted.
• Students who withdraw lose all current institutional grant eligibility and must reapply to be considered for future institutional grants.
• All grants cannot be transferred or substituted.
• Interested candidates should contact the Finance Department for additional information.

What Grants are Available?

• Open House Attendance Grant

  The purpose of the Open House Attendance Grant is to encourage students to attend Open House. At Open House students have the opportunity to explore the curriculum and learn more about Coding Dojo. Students that attend Open House will receive a one-time $100 grant posted to their account. Attendance at the Open House will be confirmed by Coding Dojo before grant is posted. This grant may be combined with the Coding Dojo Advantage Grant.

• Coding Dojo Advantage Grant

  The purpose of the Coding Dojo Advantage Grant is to recognize students who face personal and/or financial hardships in pursuit of a certificate at Coding Dojo. This grant is typically awarded up to $750. This grant can only be applied to one program. In addition to the Coding Dojo General Grant Conditions, students must also meet the following criteria: Candidates must submit a minimum 500-word essay on how they intend to use the skills learned at Coding Dojo to benefit others and society. Grant essay approvals and denials will be determined by the grant committee. The grant recipient must be a student currently attending or enrolled for a future start at Coding Dojo.

Institutional grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the Institutional Catalog or on its website and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.

$19M+ in Scholarships & Tuition Assistance

Coding Dojo is proud to have awarded $19M+ in scholarships and tuition assistance to our students. Our initiatives stem to address the severe digital skills gap in underserved communities, increase diversity in tech, and close the gap in the digital divide.

How to Qualify for a Scholarship

We’re here to help and support you through this process! Submit your program application followed by your scholarship essay to get started.

• Apply for Your Program

  Review our programs on our website, chat with Admissions to decide on a program best suited for you then apply! The application takes no more than 5 minutes from start to finish.

  Not all courses are available for every start. Contact the Admissions team for more information.

• Get Accepted

  Schedule your interview to complete the application then review your decision immediately for part-time programs.

• Submit Grant Essay

  Submit your 300 word scholarship essay here for review and acceptance. If you selected the Coding Dojo Advantage Grant, submit a minimum 500-word essay

• Begin Your Program

  Wahoo! You’re a Coding Dojo Ninja, now! Get signed into your tools, complete your pre-course work, meet your classmates, and get excited for the first day of class. You’re on your way to a brand new career in tech!