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AI, Data & Cybersecurity Fellowship Programs

Real programs that train people for the roles on the Career Paths page. Each entry lists the program’s website, application timing, and eligibility criteria as published by the organization.

Deadlines and eligibility change from cohort to cohort. Confirm the current cycle on the program’s own site before applying. Details below were last checked in September 2026.

  1. AIData analyticsCybersecurity

    Innovation Fellowship

    The Knowledge House

    Cost
    Free
    Application timing
    The 2027 cycle is the current open cycle; the prior cohort had a rolling deadline in early January. Check the site for the current application window.
    Eligibility
    Age 18 or older; household income under $60,000 (New York/New Jersey) or $55,000 (Atlanta); within commuting distance of the New York City, Newark, or Atlanta sites. Tracks in Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, and AI Business Solutions.
    Visit the program site
  2. AI

    Claude Corps (AI Fellowship, with Anthropic)

    CodePath

    Cost
    Paid fellowship (12-month employment)
    Application timing
    Cohort 1 (about 100 fellows) starts October 2026; cohorts 2 and 3 start January and August 2027.
    Eligibility
    Age 18 or older; fewer than 2 years of full-time work experience; authorized to work in the US; no degree required.
    Visit the program site
  3. AIData analyticsCybersecurity

    Core Courses & Tech Fellow Program

    CodePath

    Cost
    Free courses; the Tech Fellow role is paid
    Application timing
    Fall 2026 applications are open.
    Eligibility
    Age 18 or older; US-based; current, incoming, or former college student in a computer-science-related degree program.
    Visit the program site
  4. Data analyticsCybersecurity

    Career Pathways

    Year Up United

    Cost
    Free; participants earn a stipend
    Application timing
    Rolling admissions; hybrid program of up to one year.
    Eligibility
    Ages 18–29; high school diploma or GED; no bachelor's degree; low-to-moderate income; authorized to work in the US; within commuting distance of a Year Up site.

    Year Up also runs Career Connect, a free 6-week virtual program for community-college students; the Fall 2026 cohort starts the week of October 12.

    Visit the program site
  5. Cybersecurity

    Tech Fundamentals

    NPower

    Cost
    Free; includes CompTIA Tech+ and Google IT Support Certificate preparation
    Application timing
    Rolling admissions with regional cohorts throughout the year.
    Eligibility
    Young adults ages 18–26, veterans, and military spouses; some regions also serve women of color. Requirements vary slightly by location.
    Visit the program site
  6. CybersecurityData analytics

    Cybersecurity & IT Training

    Per Scholas

    Cost
    Tuition-free
    Application timing
    Rolling, cohort-based admissions.
    Eligibility
    Age 18 or older; high school diploma or equivalent; authorized to work in the US; able to attend live instruction and available for full-time work after training. The national remote cybersecurity course excludes residents of AL, AK, AR, CO, IL, KS, KY, ND, OK, RI, and WY.
    Visit the program site
  7. Data analyticsAI

    Data Skills for All (DS4A)

    Correlation One

    Cost
    Free; employer-sponsored
    Application timing
    Recurring cohorts; dates are published on individual program pages when applications open.
    Eligibility
    Varies by track: early-career professionals, career transitioners, and seasoned professionals; some tracks focus on underrepresented groups.
    Visit the program site
  8. Cybersecurity

    LevelUp Training

    CyberUp

    Cost
    Tuition-free; CompTIA Security+ preparation
    Application timing
    Between cohorts as of September 2026 — the site says updated training opportunities are coming soon. Prior 2025 cohorts started in February and May.
    Eligibility
    Transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses and dependents.

    Not actively enrolling at last check; confirm the next cohort date before planning around it.

    Visit the program site
  9. Data analyticsCybersecurity

    Tech Skills Fellowship (Data Science & Cybersecurity tracks)

    America On Tech

    Cost
    Free
    Application timing
    Year-long program following the academic year; applications for the next cycle are expected in late summer.
    Eligibility
    America On Tech alumni who completed Tech Flex Leaders and/or TECH360; enrolled in college or within 6 months of graduation or a gap year. The Data Science track serves New York City and Los Angeles.
    Visit the program site
  10. Data analyticsCybersecurity

    Summer Skills Training & Paid Internship

    Genesys Works

    Cost
    Free training; paid internship (stipend reported at $10,000–$13,000)
    Application timing
    Rising high school seniors apply for summer training; cohorts run June through August.
    Eligibility
    Rising high school seniors, primarily from underserved communities, enrolled at a Genesys Works partner school.
    Visit the program site
  11. Data analyticsCybersecurity

    Career Tracks (IT Support, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity)

    Merit America

    Cost
    Low cost, not free: $0 upfront, with a full price of $5,700 via 0% financing, income-share, or employer sponsorship
    Application timing
    Cohorts start roughly every two weeks.
    Eligibility
    Working adults able to commit 16–25 hours per week part-time; no degree required.

    Included because it is a widely used low-cost option, but it is not free — compare its financing terms before applying.

    Visit the program site
  12. AIData analyticsCybersecurity

    App Academy Open

    App Academy

    Cost
    Free; self-paced with lifetime access
    Application timing
    None — open enrollment year-round.
    Eligibility
    Open to anyone. Covers software engineering, data analytics, cybersecurity, and QA tracks.
    Visit the program site

Paying for a program that isn’t free

Most programs above are free, but a few charge tuition. These scholarship and grant sources can cover some or all of the cost — check each one’s eligibility rules before counting on it.

  • Merit America financing options

    Merit America

    Merit America's own funding page: $0 upfront, with 0% financing, an income-share agreement, or employer sponsorship covering the $5,700 program price.

    Visit the funding page

  • Scholarship Finder

    CareerOneStop (US Department of Labor)

    A free federal search tool listing thousands of scholarships, fellowships, and grants that can be filtered by field of study and location.

    Visit the funding page

  • WIOA training funding

    US Department of Labor

    The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds training for eligible adults and dislocated workers through local American Job Centers, often covering the full cost of approved programs.

    Visit the funding page

  • FAFSA (federal student aid)

    Federal Student Aid

    The application for federal grants and loans, including the Pell Grant. Applies to accredited college programs rather than most bootcamps, but relevant for degree-linked tracks.

    Visit the funding page

  • Financial assistance for Google Career Certificates

    Grow with Google

    Need-based financial assistance covering the cost of Google Career Certificates in data analytics, cybersecurity, and related fields.

    Visit the funding page

Where these programs lead

See how fellowship training connects to specific occupations and national median pay.

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