Dear Students,
Microsoft is excited to be offering scholarships for the 2004-2005
academic year. Scholarships are awarded to recipients for one academic
year. The scholarship will cover up to 100 percent of the tuition for
the 2004-2005 academic year as posted by the financial aid office.
Applications must be postmarked by January 15, 2004.
Microsoft will contact finalists by the end of February 2004.
Scholarship recipients will be notified by March 15, 2004. All
recipients of the scholarship will be required to complete a salaried
summer internship of 12 weeks at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond,
Washington.
Undergraduate students from across North America will be selected in
recognition of their passion for software and the ability to make
difference in the software industry. Information about the Microsoft
Scholarship Program is provided below. For your convenience, click here
http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships for application
information.
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Scholarship Program for 2004-2005 School Year
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www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships
Program Overview
Microsoft is committed to building the pipeline of future computer
scientists. Our scholarships are designed to encourage students to
pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines.
Students will be awarded scholarships in recognition of their passion
for software, academic excellence, and ability to make a difference in
the software industry.
Microsoft is excited to be offering scholarships totaling over a
half-million dollars for the 20042005 academic year. Applications must
be postmarked by January 15, 2004.
At Microsoft, we want to encourage students from groups currently
under-represented in the field of computer science to pursue technical
degrees. While all candidates who meet the criteria for eligibility
described below may apply, a large majority of our scholarships will be
awarded to female students, under-represented minority students or
students with disabilities. Minority applicants must be a member of one
of the following groups under-represented in the software field: African
American, Hispanic or Native American.
Microsoft will review all applications and select final candidates on
the basis of eligibility, quality of application, displayed interest in
the software industry, commitment to leadership and financial need.
Finalists will be contacted by February 27, 2004. Scholarship recipients
will be announced by March 15, 2004.
What are the provisions of the award?
Scholarships are awarded to recipients for one academic year. The
scholarship will cover up to 100 percent of the tuition for the
2004-2005 academic year as posted by the financial aid office of the
university or college. Scholarships are made through the designated
school and are not transferable to other academic institutions. Funds
are to be used for tuition only and may not be used for other costs on
the recipient’s bursar bill.
All recipients of the scholarship will be required to complete a
salaried summer internship of 12 weeks or more at Microsoft Corporation
in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft reserves the right not to offer a
position to the scholarship winner if an appropriate match cannot be
found.
What are the criteria for scholarship eligibility?
Students must be enrolled in a bachelors degree program at a college or
university in the United States, Canada or Mexico at the time the
application is submitted. Students must be enrolled full-time and
making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer
science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, such
as math or physics, with a demonstrated interest in computer science.
The student must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a
possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible
5.0.
What is required to apply?
A complete application includes four items: your résumé, transcript,
essay questions and letter of referral. There is not a separate
application form to submit in addition to the above materials.
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Résumé. Enclose a copy of your résumé that includes your e-mail
address, campus address and phone number, student ID number, permanent
address and phone number, major and expected graduation date. -
Transcript. Enclose a copy of your current academic transcript.
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Essay Questions. Use one page to answer all four of the following
essay questions (not one page per question).
Describe how you demonstrate your passion for technology outside the
classroom.
Describe the toughest technical problem you’ve worked on, how you
addressed the problem, your role in reaching the outcome, if it was
team-based, and the final outcome.
Describe a situation which demonstrates initiative and your willingness
to go above and beyond.
Describe how you are currently funding your college education. -
Letter of referral. Enclose a letter of referral from a faculty member
or an academic advisor who knows your work. -
Gender/Ethnicity/Disability (optional). Please note your gender ,
ethnicity or disability on the page with your essay questions if you
would like that information to be considered with your application.
Please send your completed application to:
Microsoft Scholarship Program
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-8303
