Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 15 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Microsoft Disability Scholarship provides financial assistance to students with disabilities who are pursuing higher education in STEM fields. It aims to empower students to build successful careers in technology.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: disability
- High school senior living with a disability
- Planning to attend a two-year or four-year university or college in the US
- Pursuing a degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcript
Timeline
Applications open January. Deadline March 15. Winners notified by May.
Tips
Showcase your passion for STEM and how your disability has provided a unique perspective or motivated your career path. Highlight any relevant projects or experiences.