Microsoft Tuition Scholarship

Financed by the Microsoft corporation, the Microsoft tuition scholarship is a great opportunity for undergraduate students with unexceptional intelligence and have shown a passion for Computers or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related subjects.

The candidate should be pursuing a 4-year undergraduate course.
The number of scholarships awarded in this programme varies every year
All International students are eligible
All scholars will receive either partial tuition or full tuition fees covered for one academic year
Candidate should be pursuing a course in any of the following fields:
Computer Science
Computer Engineering, or
A STEM-related subject
English proficiency is required for International Students from IELTS or TOEFL.

NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!!!

Highlights

Scholarship Type	Merit-Based, Tuition-Fee-Waiver
Offered by	Corporate
Organization	Microsoft
Application Deadline	N/A
Number of Scholarships	N/A
Amount	Variable Amount
Renewability	No
International Student Eligible	Yes
Scholarship Website Link	https://careers.microsoft.com/students/us/en/usscholarshipprogram

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Microsoft Tuition Scholarship, make sure you meet all the necessary requirements:

The candidate must be enrolled for a full-time undergraduate course in the United States of America, Canada, or Mexico at the time of application.
As the scholarship is merit-based, the candidates should have a cumulative GPA of either 3.0/4.0 or 4.0/5.0 or equivalent.
High School students who have been selected but not enrolled for an undergraduate course are not eligible for this scholarship.

Documents Required

At the time of application, the following documents have been submitted along with your scholarship application:

Academic Transcript of the previous semester or CGPA mark sheet
IELTS or TOEFL
Proof of Citizenship
Letter of Recommendation
Essay

Application Process

To apply for the Microsoft Tuition Scholarship, follow the following steps:

Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements before applying.
Applications for this scholarship are done through an online portal. Complete the scholarship form and submit it before the deadline

Late submission or Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Furthermore, ,make sure to attach all the necessary documents along with your application.

In case of any query, Contact:

Microsoft Scholarship Program
Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
Email: scholars@microsoft.com
Web: www.microsoft.com/scholarship

Selection Process

All the scholarship applications are reviewed by the selection committee at Microsoft. While selecting, the following factors are taken into consideration:

Academic qualifications: Semester Scores, Cumulative Grade Points Average, etc.
Application: Quality of Application is considered
Essay: Your essay should demonstrate your passion for software technology and how you will work on it in the future
Interests: Candidate’s interests and vision in STEM or related subjects
Financial need: Applicant should be in need of a financial assistance
Extra-curricular Activities: Sports, Active participation in University Events

The decision made by the Microsoft selection committee is final

Grant Details

The Microsoft Tuition Scholarship cover partial or full tuition fees of the candidate for one academic year.

A one-time payment is made to the respective University by the Microsoft Corporation. This amount is not transferable to any other academic institution.

Other than this, Microsoft also offers a variety of Scholarships like:

Microsoft Diversity Conference Scholarship
Microsoft Women’s Scholarships
Microsoft Minority Scholarships
Microsoft Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

The Microsoft Tuition Scholarship is a great opportunity for students who have a passion for software technology and are in need of financial assistance.