Black at Microsoft (BAM) Scholarship
| Items | Details |
|---|---|
| Overview | The Seattle Foundation and Microsoft Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have established a scholarship program to assist current high school seniors of African descent (for example, African American, African, Ethiopian, etc.) and plan to continue their education in 4-year college or university pursuing a STEM or Business-related field of study. |
| Target Group | African American |
| Award Year | 2024-2025 |
| Open Date | 22-Jan-25 |
| Deadline | 17-Mar-25 |
| Award Amount | Up to $20,000 over 4 years |
| Eligibility | – Be a high school senior of African descent (for example, African American, African, Nigerian, etc.) – Plan to attend a four-year college or university in the US in the fall immediately following your high school graduation – Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or one of the following Business programs – Business Administration, Finance, or Marketing at an accredited four-year college, university, in the United States, for the entire upcoming academic year – Demonstrate a passion for technology – Demonstrate leadership at school or in the community – Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent – International students are eligible to apply if enrolling in a US college or university. – Employees and children of employees of Microsoft are ineligible. |
| Process | Application must be done online.
The following are key items required: |
| Status | Closed – Will Open in Jan 2026 |
| Apply Here | Click Here to Apply |