Amount: $2,500-$5,000.

About:
Each year, Microsoft awards scholarships to Black and African American students to help them attend college and pursue careers in technology. Each applicant must be a U.S.-based high school senior of African descent; plan to attend a four-year college or university immediately following high school graduation; plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs, or one of the following business programs – business administration, finance, or marketing; demonstrate a passion for technology; demonstrate leadership at school or in the community; have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; and demonstrate financial need.

 

Eligible Grade Levels: High School Senior

Eligible Majors: Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, Finance, Marketing

Residency Requirement: No residency requirement

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Deadline: March 16, 2026

Please note that scholarship deadlines often change, so make sure to check the scholarship sponsor’s website for up-to-date deadlines.