Microsoft Scholarship Opportunity

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships

Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) is a company-sponsored diversity organization dedicated to supporting the continued growth and development of African-American employees at Microsoft Corporation. Each year, BAM awards two $2,500 scholarships to outstanding high school seniors who are interested in pursuing careers in technology. The scholarships are renewable, so winners who continue to meet the criteria can receive an annual $2,500 award for up to four years.

http://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/dac/bam/scholarships.mspx

Deadline: March 30, 2007

Requirements

To be considered for a BAM Scholarship, you must:

• Be a high school senior of African descent.

• Plan to attend a four-year college or university in the fall of 2007.

• Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs.

• Demonstrate a passion for technology.

• Demonstrate leadership at school or in the community.

• Have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.

• Require financial assistance to attend college.

BAM Scholarships are automatically considered for internships. Information about applying for the Microsoft High School Internship Program is available on the High School Internship Program Web page. Go to the High School Internship Program page

Still have questions? Send an e-mail message to bamship@microsoft.com.