Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship

Microsoft

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/22/2025

Closes: 3/13/2025

The Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) Scholarship is open to high school seniors of African descent who demonstrate financial need. Microsoft's criteria for judging applicants include academic standing, demonstrated interest in the software business, and leadership ability.

Win up to

$212,500

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements

Minimum 3.00 GPA

Resident of the U.S.

High school senior

Seeking a bachelor's degree

Studying in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs (such as finance, business administration, or marketing)

Planning to attend school in the U.S.

African American or Black, and with African descent (African American, African, Ethiopian, etc.)

Participation in community service or leadership

Exhibit a passion for technology

Demonstrate financial need