Microsoft Disability Scholarship

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Written By Charlotte Waterson

Organization: Microsoft Disability Scholarship—click here to apply

Application Opens: 01/22/2025

Application Deadline: 03/13/2025

Overview: The Microsoft Disability Scholarship aims to empower students with disabilities by providing financial support for their education and encouraging careers in technology. The program awards eight $20,000 scholarships, distributed over four years at $5,000 per year.

Key Information:

• Location: United States

• Modality: N/A

• Compensation: $20,000 over four years ($5,000 per year, renewable)

• Estimated Time Commitment: Application deadline is March 13, 2025

Eligibility Requirements:

  • High school senior living with a disability as defined by WHO

  • Plan to enroll in an accredited 2- or 4-year University/College or Vocational/Technical School in the U.S. in Fall 2025

  • Pursue a degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, law, business, or related fields (e.g., finance, pre-law, marketing)

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)

  • Demonstrate financial need and a passion for technology

  • Exhibit leadership in school and/or the community

  • Enroll full-time or half-time

  • Microsoft employees and their children are ineligible

Charlotte Waterson
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