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Microsoft Minority Technical Scholarship

Verified August 14, 2026

Amount
Varies
Deadline
January 16, 2027 156 days left
Essay
Required
Min GPA
3.0

Microsoft Minority Technical Scholarship is a scholarship open to students nationwide. Full eligibility requirements are listed below.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a member of a group that is underrepresented in the software field, such as African-American, Hispanic, or Native American. Applicant must be a full-time student with a demonstrated interest in computer science and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipient must complete a salaried summer internship of at least 12 weeks at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Wash. Letter of recommendation, essay, resume, and transcripts required.

How to Apply

Apply directly through the sponsoring organization's official application — an essay is part of the application. Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the January 16, 2027 deadline.

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