$5k Black at Microsoft Scholarship, Due: 3/16
Background: The Black at Microsoft Inclusion Network created this scholarship to support high school seniors who want to study technology or business at a four-year college in the U.S. This opportunity helps students who show strong leadership, a passion for technology, and academic commitment. The scholarship is designed to open doors for future innovators by easing college costs and supporting students as they prepare for careers in STEM or business fields.
Eligibility:
🎓 Be a current high school senior
🏫 Plan to attend a 4-year U.S. college or university
📚 Enroll full-time in STEM or approved Business majors
💻 Show passion for technology
⭐ Demonstrate leadership in school or community
📊 Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
🌍 International students eligible (if attending U.S. college)
🚫 Microsoft employees and their children are not eligible
Requirements:
📈 Strong academic performance
🤝 Leadership & community involvement
💼 Work experience (if applicable)
📝 Personal statement on goals
✍️ Short essay (technology career focus)
📨 Online recommendation
💵 Demonstrated financial need
Scholarship Amount:
💰 (5) $5,000
💰 (50) $2,500
Deadline:
📅 March 16, 2026
