Scholarships at California Institute of Arts & Technologies

Tuition-reduction scholarship for CIAT's Certificate in Project Management that lowers program cost to $4,995 through an $11,145 tuition reduction. The award targets working professionals seeking a recognized project management credential compatible with employer tuition assistance. Applicants must enroll or actively apply to the Certificate in Project Management at CIAT's California or New Mexico campus, submit the scholarship application with documentation, and provide a 500-word personal statement. CIAT reviews applications before the term enrollment deadline and typically responds within two to five business days.

Scholarship for CIAT alumni who completed one CIAT degree program and enroll in a secondary degree program, excluding standalone certificate programs. The award provides up to $7,500 applied evenly across the last two semesters to supplement exhausted military education benefits during the current program. Applicants must show proof of exhausted tuition benefits, document a funding gap during a financial consultation, and submit a 500-word personal statement via CIAT's scholarship form. Concurrent receipt with Chapter 31, 33, or active-duty tuition assistance is not permitted.

Partnership scholarship providing $6,260 to students enrolled in CIAT's Certificate in Cloud Infrastructure or Certificate in Database Administration programs. The award is provided to all eligible enrollments regardless of funding source and requires a 500-word personal statement through CIAT's online scholarship form. CIAT offers this scholarship to build awareness of its Oracle academic partnership. Submit the application before your program's financial clearance deadline; CIAT reviews submissions within two to five business days on average.

Last-dollar associate degree scholarship helping CIAT students complete their final semesters when military education benefits or loans are exhausted. The award provides up to $5,000 applied evenly across the final semester or semesters of an Associate of Applied Science program after applicants document exhausted funding and a verified funding gap during a financial consultation. This scholarship supplements rather than replaces federal aid, employer tuition assistance, or student income. Concurrent receipt with Chapter 30, 31, 33, 35, or active-duty tuition assistance is prohibited. Apply through CIAT's online scholarship application before your graduation term clearance deadline.

Female students enrolled in an Associate of Applied Science degree or a certificate program of at least eight courses at CIAT's California or New Mexico campus may apply. Awards are up to $2,500 for eligible AAS and certificate programs and up to $1,250 for other programs. Submit a 500-word personal statement on why you chose technology, how CIAT supports your goals, and where you see yourself in five years.

Need- and merit-based institutional scholarship for new CIAT students who meet at least one priority criterion: educationally and economically disadvantaged applicants historically underrepresented in higher education, single parents with demonstrated financial need, or persons with a verified disability and financial need. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens, submit an official high school transcript, complete the FAFSA, provide IRS income verification within published household limits, and submit a 500-word personal statement via CIAT's online scholarship form. Associate and certificate programs with at least eight courses qualify for up to $2,500; shorter programs may receive up to $1,250.

Industry scholarship for CIAT students currently or recently employed in IT roles or working for nonprofits, Green Business certified companies, high-technology employers, or organizations using employer tuition assistance. Applicants must submit proof of employment such as a recent pay stub, company background, and current job description along with a 500-word personal statement via CIAT's scholarship form. Awards reach up to $2,500 for Associate of Applied Science degrees or certificate programs with at least eight courses, or up to $1,250 for other eligible programs. CIAT typically responds to scholarship applications within two to five business days.

Scholarship for AmeriCorps alumni and active members enrolling in CIAT associate or bachelor's degree programs. Applicants must submit an official high school transcript, verify U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen status, complete the FAFSA, and provide a 500-word personal statement through CIAT's scholarship application form. The award provides up to $2,500 per student based on program eligibility. CIAT applies scholarship funds evenly across terms in certificate and associate programs. Students may combine scholarships only when completing one CIAT program and enrolling in a subsequent degree program.

Last-dollar scholarship matching the Pell Grant amount a student would have qualified for in Title IV-eligible upper-division bachelor's coursework at CIAT. Designed for students whose military education benefits or loans are exhausted near degree completion, the award is applied evenly across the final two semesters after applicants document exhausted benefits and a funding gap during a financial consultation plus a 500-word essay. Concurrent receipt with Chapter 30, 31, 33, 35, or active-duty tuition assistance is prohibited. Applicants must be registered in a CIAT bachelor's degree program.