Microsoft Scholarships

The Microsoft Scholarship is awarded to meritorious science and technology students by the tech giant, Microsoft Corporation every year. The scholarship opens the door for the students willing to study abroad in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

The Microsoft Scholarship program has 2 categories:
- Microsoft Tuition Scholarship
- Microsoft Diversity Conference Scholarship
The Microsoft Scholarship is accessible to students from all around the world.
Students from STEM disciplines or Computer Science in the USA, Canada and Mexico can apply for the scholarship.

Note: Applications for the Microsoft Scholarships 2023 are yet to begin.

Highlights

Scholarship Type	Merit-Based
Offered by	Corporate
Organization	Microsoft Corporation
Application Deadline	Feb 09 ,2024
Number of Scholarships	N/A
Amount	Variable Amount
Renewability	One Time Payment
International Student Eligible	Yes
Scholarship Website Link	https://scholarship-fellowship.com/microsoft-tuition-scholarships/

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility standards are different for the aforesaid two types of scholarship programs.

Microsoft Tuition Scholarships

The student must be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program (4 years) at a university or a college in Canada, Mexico or the USA while applying.
Clear evidence of academic excellence/ achievement.
A minimum GPA should be maintained at the University
- 3.0 CGPA out of 4.0
- 4.0 CGPA out of 5.0
Satisfactory progress should be displayed towards a UG course in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a corresponding STEM STEM discipline.

Microsoft Diversity Conference Scholarships

The student must be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s, master’s or Ph.D. program at a university or a college in Canada, Mexico or the United States of America while applying.
The student must pursue Computer Engineering, Computer Science or an associated STEM course as their stream for higher studies in the USA, Canada or Mexico.

Application Process

To avail the benefits of the Microsoft Scholarship, the applicants will have to go through a few steps of the online application program.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to the application procedure:

Step 1: Meet all the eligibility criteria.

Step 2: Fill up the Microsoft Scholarship application form.

Selection Process

The company aims at encouraging the students to study STEM courses and Computer Science programs in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

The recipients of the scholarship will get the award based on their excellence in technology and exceptional leadership abilities. The scholars will also be judged concerning their craving to climb up and devote themselves to the welfare of the software industry.

Factors Affecting Scholarship Selection Decision

The recipients of the Microsoft Scholarships will be handpicked based on elements like,

Co-curricular interests
Citizenship
Interest in Computer Science or STEM-related subjects

The decisions taken by the committee will be final and cannot be countered.

Grant Details

The company especially wants to provide scholarships to individuals who are from backgrounds that were underrepresented in the technical field for some historical reasons.

Here’s a brief detail about the grant:

Benefits of Microsoft Scholarships

Microsoft Tuition Scholarship covers the total or partial tuition fees, based on the candidate’s application.
Microsoft Diversity Conference Scholarship provides a travel, residence and meal stipend of around USD 12,000.

Besides, the opportunity to study in the USA, a preferred destination, Canada or Mexico is an additional gift for the scholars.

Note: These funds can only be used by the scholar themself and cannot be transferred to other individuals.

FAQs

Ques. Is the scholarship available for community college and high school students?

Ans: The scholarship is only available for the students enrolled at a four-year university or college.

Ques. Are Microsoft scholarships available for Indian students?

Ans: Yes, if the students are enrolled at a four-year university or college.

Ques. Can students studying in a college or university outside the USA, Canada or Mexico apply for the scholarship?

Ans: No, the student must be enrolled in a college or university based in the USA, Mexico or Canada.

Ques. Can international students apply for the scholarship?

Ans: Yes, students from all across the world can apply for the scholarship as long as they meet the eligibility criteria.

Ques. Are the Microsoft Disability Scholarships similar to the Microsoft Scholarships?

Ans: No, the Microsoft Disability Scholarships is a different scholarship program organized by the same company.