Black at Microsoft Inclusion Network and The Seattle Foundation

Black at Microsoft Scholarship Program

The Black at Microsoft Scholarship Program supports high-achieving Black high school seniors pursuing degrees in STEM or business-related fields. Administered by Scholarship America, this initiative provides financial assistance and renewable funding options to empower the next generation of Black leaders in the technology industry.

Award

$2,500 – $5,000

Deadline

March 16 (annually)

Level

Undergraduate

Status

Usually due March 16 – next cycle expected

EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Information SystemsBusiness AdministrationFinanceRenewable award

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Application effort
High (essay, recommendation letters, transcript)
Who can apply
Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 3

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Who is eligible

  • Must be a current high school senior
  • Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university in Fall 2026
  • Intend to major in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, or Marketing
  • Demonstrate a passion for technology
  • Show leadership in school or community activities
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Demonstrate financial need as assessed by Scholarship America
  • International students are eligible if enrolling in a U.S. institution

What you'll need

  • Transcripts
  • One online recommendation
  • Essay: "A short essay on career goals in technology"

How to apply

  • Go to the official Scholarship America application portal
  • Create an account or profile on the website
  • Complete the online application
  • Submit required documents, including transcripts, your essay, and the recommendation request
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Sources & verification

Official listing:
https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/black-at-microsoft/
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