Program Overview
Microsoft College
scholarships are designed to encourage students to pursue studies in computer
science and related technical disciplines. Students will be awarded
scholarships in recognition of their passion for software, academic excellence,
and ability to make a difference in the software industry.
Microsoft is excited to
be offering scholarships for the 2013–2014 academic year. Applications must be postmarked by February 1,
2013.
At Microsoft, we want to
encourage students from groups currently under-represented in the field of
computer science to pursue technical degrees. While all candidates who
meet the criteria for eligibility described below may apply, a large majority
of our scholarships will be awarded to female students, under-represented minority
students or students with disabilities. Minority applicants must be a member of
one of the following groups under-represented in the software field: African
American, Hispanic or Native American. Microsoft will review all applications
and select final candidates on the basis of eligibility, quality of
application, displayed interest in the software industry, commitment to
leadership and financial need. We will target announcing scholarship recipients
by March 1st, 2013.
What are the provisions
of the award?
Scholarships are
awarded, full or partial amounts, to recipients for the 2013-2014 academic
year. Full tuition scholarships will
cover tuition for the 2013-2014 academic year as posted by the financial aid
office at your college or university. Microsoft will make payments to the
designated school, and they’re not transferable to other academic
institutions. Funds are to be used for
tuition only and may not be used for other costs on the recipient's bursar
bill. All recipients of the scholarship will be required to apply for,
and complete if offered, a salaried summer internship of 12 weeks or more at
Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft reserves the right not to offer a
position to the scholarship winner if an appropriate match cannot be found.
What are the criteria
for scholarship eligibility?
Students must be
enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a 4-year college or university in
the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time the application is submitted. Students must be enrolled full-time and
making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer
science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, such as math
or physics, with a demonstrated interest in computer science. The student must have a 3.0 cumulative grade
point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average
out of a possible 5.0.
What is required to
apply?
A completed application
includes six items: your résumé,
transcript, application details, essay questions, letter of referral, and
online application to the Microsoft Summer Internship program. Items must be postmarked or emailed by
February 1, 2013 to receive full consideration.
An application is considered ineligible if all parts are not
received. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to ensure that all pieces are received by Microsoft by the
deadline.
Résumé - Send a copy of your résumé that includes your
contact information, major, and graduation date.
Transcript – Send a copy of your current academic
transcript.
Application Details - Use one page (total) to answer the following questions:
· What is your estimated tuition cost for the 2013-2014
academic year (base cost; not including room & board or books)?
· Is your tuition in state, out of state, private, or
international?
· Would receiving a Microsoft scholarship adversely impact any
other financial aid you will receive for the 2013-2014 academic year?
Essay Questions - Use one page (total) to answer all four of
the following essay questions:
· Describe how you demonstrate your passion for
technology outside the classroom.
· Describe the toughest technical problem you've
worked on, how you addressed the problem, your role in reaching the outcome, if
it was team-based, and the final outcome.
· Describe a situation which demonstrates
initiative and your willingness to go above and beyond.
· Describe how you are currently funding your
college education (i.e. loans, grants, scholarships, etc.)
Gender/Ethnicity/Disability
(optional) - Please note your
gender, ethnicity or disability on the page with your essay questions if you
would like that information to be considered with your application.
Letter of referral - Enclose a letter of referral from a faculty
member or an academic advisor who knows your work.
Online Application to
the Microsoft Internship Program - Apply online at http://www.microsoft.com/university for a summer internship. Only students who have
applied online for an internship will be considered for a Microsoft
Scholarship.
Please send your
completed application items by February 1, 2013.
Email: scholars @microsoft.com
Mail: Microsoft
Scholarship Program, Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA
98052-8303
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