What help can cover
- Course feesIn full or in part, depending on need and the funds available.
- A laptopA loan or a gift through the Laptop Bank, for the length of the course or longer.
- Internet dataData bundles for online classes and assignments.
- TransportHelp getting to in-person classes.
Who can ask for help
Anybody may ask. Priority goes to learners who:
- Are the first in their family to study technology
- Come from a low-income household
- Are young women and girls
- Live with a disability
- Live in a rural or underserved community
How to ask for help
01
Apply for a course
Choose the course and start your application.
02
Say what you need
Tell us on the form that you would like help with fees, a laptop or data.
03
Answer a few questions
We may ask about your situation, or for a short document.
04
Hear back with your offer
Any help agreed is set out with your place.
Ways to pay
In full
Pay online from your account before the course starts.
In parts
Pay in two or three instalments. Ask admissions before the course starts.
By a sponsor
An employer or organisation can pay for you. Ask them to contact us.
Questions about funding
Does a scholarship cover the whole fee?
Sometimes. It depends on need and on the funds available for that intake.
Do I have to pay it back?
No. A scholarship is not a loan.
When will I know?
With the answer to your application.
Can my employer pay for me?
Yes. Ask them to contact us, and we will send them what they need.