Microsoft Scholarships

Microsoft is one of the topmost global organisations founded by the World’s most influential and powerful people today. Bill Gates and Paul Allen; one a phenomenal businessman and the other a brilliant computer programmer are both Global Philanthropists who made efforts to promote knowledge, education and brilliance among students. In this blog, we will discover the Microsoft scholarships in detail. 

Name of the Scholarship	Microsoft Scholarships
Types of Scholarship	1. The Microsoft Tuition Scholarship and  2. The Microsoft Diversity Conference Scholarship
Sponsors	Microsoft Corporation (Private Company)
Amount	Variable
Renewability	One-time payment to the university
Applicable to	International Students
Specific to	Computer Science & STEM-Based Courses
Application Deadline	January & February
Open to Universities in	USA, Canada, Mexico
Mode of Application	Online

What are Microsoft Scholarships?

Microsoft Scholarships are one such initiative by the organisation that helps students worldwide. These scholarships are offered to students pursuing higher education in Computer Science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) based courses. 

To bring excellence in these fields Microsoft invites all aspirants to portray their passion and dedication for technology and advancement to get the scholarship grant. The merit scores are also considered along with the intent of the application. 

Special Benefits are provided to groups that remain underrepresented in the field of STEM-based techniques. The applications that speak of promoting these technologies with an aptitude to lead these to underrepresented areas will be better acknowledged. 

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Types of Scholarship 

Microsoft offers two types of scholarships in this field, 1. The Microsoft Tuition Scholarship and 2. The Microsoft Diversity Conference Scholarship. The Tuition Scholarship offers aid in the education programmes in related fees by focussing on the tuition fees. 

The Microsoft Diversity Conference Scholarships provide access to educational conferences like the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, National Society of Black Engineers Conference, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Conference and Tapia Conference.

Microsoft Tuition Scholarship

Details of the Scholarship	Microsoft Tuition Scholarship
Eligibility	Enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s Degree program  The course duration must be 4 years Enrolled in a recognised university in the USA, Canada or Mexico 3.0 Cumulative Grade Point out of 4.0 or 4.0 Cumulative Grade Point out of 5.0 Meritorious students
Benefits	Full or Partial Tuition fees One-time non-transferable payment to the university
Application Deadline	09 February 2023

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Microsoft Diversity Conference Scholarship

Details of the Scholarship	Microsoft Diversity Conference Scholarship
Eligibility	Enrolled in a full-time Bachelor, Master or PhD Degree program Four-year regular program. Stream: Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related STEM Course. Minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0
Benefits	Paid registration to one of the conferences,
Application Deadline	January

Application Process

The process for applying for the Microsoft Scholarships is given here. The candidates will have to match the eligibility criteria to be considered for the scholarship grant. 

1. Open the application page on the official website of Microsoft or Click here.
2. Fill in the personal information and educational details in the form. 
3. Answer a few questions regarding the need for the scholarship, passion for Technology, elaboration of work experience etc. 
4. Upload the resume. 
5. Check the declaration box and click ‘Continue’. 
6. Submit the application after reviewing. 

Selection Process

The motto of providing these scholarships is to promote STEM Courses among students. The criteria for the selection of applicants is also primarily based on the same. The various factors considered to grant the scholarship are given here. 

1. Brilliance in Leadership skills and proficiency in Technology. 
2. Dedication and passion towards the software industry. 
3. Co-curricular activities one is engaged in. 
4. Citizenship, students from underrepresented backgrounds are preferred over others. 

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