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Microsoft Disability Scholarship

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Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be a current high school senior living with a disability (as defined by WHO), whether that be visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, speech or other disability.
  • Plan to attend an undergraduate program in a 2 or 4-year University/College or Technical College in the fall of the academic year following high-school graduation. Schools must be in the USA or have a USA-Affiliate for financial transactions (contact Seattle Foundation to verify non-USA school’s eligibility).
  • Declare an approved major in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, law, business, or a related field (e.g. paralegal, pre-law, finance, business administration, or marketing).
  • Demonstrate a passion for technology.
  • Demonstrate leadership at school and/or in the community.
  • Have a high school cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Require financial assistance to attend college.
  • Enrollment status must be full-time or half-time.

Application

Students must include the following in their application:

  • Two Letters of Recommendation.  At least one letter must be from a faculty or staff member at your school. Letters of recommendation should be original and should not be duplicates of college recommendation letters.
  •  Information about applicant:
    • Information about the post-secondary school you plan to attend.
    • Your educational and Career Goals
    • Activities, Awards, and Honors (if possible, include technology related awards)
    • Work Experience
    • Financial information
    • Any unusual family or personal circumstances (include circumstances caused by ongoing disability related expenses).
  • Transcript.  May be either official or unofficial.
  • Essays
    • Based on your experience with disability, please share your vision for new technology innovation (such as devices, software, or services) to enhance inclusion for people with disabilities and how it empowers them to achieve more in their lives or communities. Explain how your idea differs from existing solutions. (2,000 characters max).

Deadline: 03/15/2023

Amount: $5000

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