Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship

Information:
Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship. BAM is dedicated to supporting the continued growth and development of black employees and encouraging students to pursue a career in technology.

The BAM Scholarship was created to enable Black and African American students to attend college and pursue a career in technology. The goal is to empower future generations to do and be more.

This year BAM will award 27 scholarships totaling US $175,000:
 Four (4) $20,000 scholarships distributed over 4 years ($5,000 per year, renewable)

 Eight (8) $10,000 scholarships distributed over 2 years ($5,000 per year, renewable)

 15 – $1,000 one -time scholarships

Eligibility:
To be considered for a BAM Scholarship, you must:

 Be a US-based high school senior of African descent (for example, African American, African, Ethiopian, etc.)
 Plan to attend a four-year college or university in the US in the fall immediately following your high school graduation
 Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs (such as finance, business administration, or marketing)
 Demonstrate a passion for technology.
 Demonstrate leadership at school or in the community.
 Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
 Require financial assistance to attend college.

Application:
 Two letters of recommendation.
 Résumé.
 Picture of yourself. Pictures must be in color.
 Transcript.
 Two Essays.

To learn more about this scholarship and the application process please visit their website at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/blacks-scholarships.aspx or click on the Visit Button below. For questions please email BAMScholarshipInfo@microsoft.com.

*Awards: *
 Four (4) $20,000 scholarships distributed over 4 years ($5,000 per year, renewable)

 Eight (8) $10,000 scholarships distributed over 2 years ($5,000 per year, renewable)

 15 – $1,000 one -time scholarships

Deadline: March 31, 2021