Black at Microsoft
Scholarship Program – 2026
Microsoft (Black at Microsoft Employee Network)
Administered by Scholarship America
Program Location
• United States (college/university-based)
The Black at Microsoft Scholarship Program 2026 is a competitive scholarship initiative created to support Black high school seniors who plan to pursue careers in STEM and business-related fields. The program aims to increase representation and access to education in technology, engineering, and business by providing financial assistance and recognition to high-achieving students with leadership potential and financial need.
Eligibility Criteria
• Open to Black/African American students
• Must be a high school senior graduating in 2026
• Planning to enroll full-time in a four-year accredited U.S. college or university in Fall 2026
• Intended major in STEM or business-related fields (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, Marketing)
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent
• Demonstrated leadership, community involvement, and interest in technology or business
• Demonstrated financial need
• International students eligible if studying in the U.S.
• Children of Microsoft employees are not eligible
Funding / Scholarship Benefits
Scholarship Awards include:
• 5 renewable scholarships of $5,000 per year (renewable for up to 4 years based on academic performance)
• 50 one-time scholarships of $2,500
• Funds may be used for tuition, books, and other education-related expenses
• Payments are made directly to the student’s college or university
Program Level
• High school seniors
• Undergraduate (incoming freshmen)
• STEM- and business-bound students
Focus Areas / Fields of Study
• Computer Science & Information Technology
• Engineering & Technology
• Business Administration
• Finance & Accounting
• Marketing & Management
• Other STEM-related disciplines
Host Organization / Countries
• Microsoft (United States)
• Study location: U.S.-based colleges and universities
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