Black at Microsoft Scholarship

Scholarship America

Award: $2,500–$5,000

Deadline: March

To support students pursuing higher education. Qualifications: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who plans to attend a four-year college or university in the U.S. in the fall immediately following your high school graduation (international students are eligible to apply if enrolling in a U.S. college or university); must plan to pursue full-time undergraduate studies in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, business administration, finance, or marketing; must demonstrate a passion for technology and leadership in school and/or community; must have a minimum 3.0 GPA; must show financial need. Selection criteria: Selection criteria include academic performance, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, a statement of career and educational goals and objectives, unusual personal or family circumstances, an online recommendation, and a short essay. How to apply: Applicant must complete the online application and submit current transcripts and an essay. Applicant must have an online recommendation submitted on their behalf. International applicant must also submit upper secondary school diploma or certificate (if earned), results of examinations, and English translations for any non-English documents. Focus: Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Finance; Marketing and distribution.

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