Microsoft awards
tuition scholarships and conference scholarships each year to encourage
students to pursue studies in Computer Science and related STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines. Recipients for both
scholarships will be awarded in recognition of their demonstrated passion for
technology, academic excellence, and l
eadership while working to push the
software industry forward.
Diversity
at Microsoft
We strongly
encourage underrepresented groups to pursue STEM fields of study because we
greatly value a broad range of perspectives and contributions. We are
especially committed to offering scholarships to those individuals from
backgrounds that may historically have been underrepresented in the technical
field. We prioritize scholarship applications that demonstrate exceptional
leadership work in the promotion of diversity in STEM disciplines at their
university.
Tuition
scholarship
Application
Period: Oct 6, 2016 – Jan 26, 2017
Eligibility:
- You
must be enrolled full time in a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year
college or university in North America at the time the application is
submitted - The
scholarship is open to students pursuing Computer Science, Computer
Engineering, or a related STEM degree - Maintain
a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0
cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0
Details:
- Recipients
receive full or partial tuition covered for one academic year as posted by
the financial aid office at your college or university - Microsoft
will make a one-time payment to the designated school, and amounts are not
transferable to other academic institutions - You may
use the funds for tuition only – not for other costs listed on your bursar
bill, such as room and board
Apply
Submit your application for the tuition scholarship
Questions?
Grace
Hopper Conference scholarship
Application
Period: March 1, 2017 – May 15, 2017
Eligibility:
- You
must be enrolled full time in a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD program at a
four-year college or university in North America at the time the
application is submitted - The
scholarship is open to students pursuing Computer Science, Computer
Engineering, or a related STEM degree
Details:
- Recipients
receive paid registration to the Grace Hopper Conference - Travel,
hotel, and meal stipend in the amount of $1,200 USD - These
funds are not transferable to other individuals
Frequently
asked questions
Can high school or
community college students apply for either scholarship?
Scholarships are
available only for students who are currently enrolled in a four-year degree
program.
What if I’m a high
school senior who has been accepted to a four-year college or university?
Your application
will not be considered. In order to be eligible, you must be enrolled full time
at a four-year college or university in North America at the time the
application is submitted.
I’m studying at a
school outside of North America (Unites States, Canada, and Mexico). Am I
eligible to apply?
No, you must be
attending a college or university in North America in order to be eligible. We
do hope to expand our scholarship program in the near future, and encourage you
to reach out to your recruiter to express your interest. Check out the Find your recruiter section
if you don’t already know who that is.
Can international
students apply for scholarships?
Yes, as long as you
are currently enrolled at a four-year college or university in North America
(United States, Canada, and Mexico), and meet our other criteria for
scholarship eligibility as described above.
If I want to have my
status as an underrepresented minority considered, where do I indicate that in
my application?
Both scholarship
applications contain an optional field where you can indicate this information.