Apply : blacks at microsoft scholarships 2019 for study in USA
Application Deadline : 8th March 2019
This year, BAM will award two US$5,000 scholarships to outstanding high school seniors who are interested in pursuing careers in technology.
To be taken at (country) :
USA
Fields of study :
Engineering, Computer science, Computer Information Systems, or select business programs (such as Finance, Business Administration, or Marketing).
Type :
Undergraduate
Eligibility :
To be considered for a BAM Scholarship, you must :
- Be a high-school senior of African descent (for example, African American, African, or Ethiopian) ;
- Plan to attend a four-year college or university in the fall of the year following high-school graduation ;
- Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs (such as finance, business administration, or marketing) ;
- Demonstrate a passion for technology ;
- Demonstrate leadership at school or in the community ;
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher ;
- Require financial assistance to attend college.
Value of Award:
- US$5,000 ;
- The scholarships are renewable – winners who continue to meet the criteria are eligible to receive an annual award of $5,000 for up to four (4) consecutive years for a potential total $20,000 scholarship ;
- Five scholarship runners-up will be eligible for a $1,500 BAM technology stipend based on need.
Duration of Program :
Up to 4 years.
How to Apply :
- To apply for a BAM Scholarship, fill out the online application and attach the following items by March 8, 2019 ;
- You will receive a response by April 22, 2019 ;
- It is important to go through all application requirements on the Programme Webpage (see link below) before applying.