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Microsoft Corporation Scholarships

Monday, April 30th by jenna

Each year the Microsoft Corporation sets aside hundreds of thousands of dollars to use to help advance students pursuing an education in a technical field. If you have an interest in computer engineering, technology, or another related discipline, Microsoft may have a scholarship that you qualify for.

To be eligible, students must:

  • Be enrolled in a college or university
  • Live in the United States, Canada, or Mexico
  • Have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Microsoft offers four different types of scholarships: General Scholarships, Women’s Scholarships, Minority Scholarships, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities. Each scholarship has different eligibility requirements, so be sure to check the website for details.

    According to the website, students are considered based on the following criteria:

  • Eligibility
  • Quality of application
  • Displayed interest in the software industry
  • Financial need
  • Commitment to leadership
  • Deadlines vary, check the website or call for details. Direct submissions packets to:

    Microsoft Scholarship Program
    Microsoft Corporation
    One Microsoft Way
    Redmond, WA 98052-8303

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