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Women at Microsoft (WAM) Scholarship

The Women at Microsoft (WAM) Scholarship was initiated by employees committed to advancing gender equity in tech. This employee-led effort supports students pursuing higher education and careers in technology, with the goal of empowering future generations to achieve more and become more.

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Scholarship award

Each year, Microsoft employees come together to support students pursuing higher education through a community-hosted scholarship program. This effort reflects our shared belief in creating opportunities and the impact of collective generosity.

Details for the 2026 scholarship cycle—including the number of awards and scholarship amounts—will be announced in January.

Check back for updates or explore other employee-led initiatives that help empower the next generation of changemakers.

Eligibility requirements

To be considered for the Women at Microsoft (WAM) Scholarship, applicants must:​

  • Be a graduating high school senior.​
  • Plan to enroll full-time in undergraduate study related to technology, engineering, math, or computer science at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States for the upcoming academic year.​
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).​
  • International applicants are welcome to apply if they attend school in the United States.​

Note: Microsoft employees and their children are not eligible to apply.

Selection criteria

The program will use criteria including the consideration of academic performance, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, a statement of career and educational goals and objectives, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an online recommendation.  

As part of the application process, you will be asked to submit the following: 

  • One letter of recommendation 
  • Transcript 
  • Statement of career and educational goals and objectives 

Financial need will be considered. Recipients must demonstrate need. 

How to apply

The 2026 scholarship cycle will open in January 2026. Application details, eligibility criteria, and deadlines will be shared at that time.

Applications will be submitted through the Scholarship America Hub.

For questions, email the organizing team at msftwamscholarship@service.microsoft.com.

Frequently asked questions

  • No. The WAM scholarship is open to high school seniors only.

  • Yes, scholarship applicants must be planning to pursue an associate or bachelor's degree and attend a two- or four-year college or university in the US.

  • International applicants planning to study in the US can apply. However, if selected and you do not attend college in the US, you will become ineligible for the scholarship.

  • Yes, only applicants who plan to attend a school based in the USA will be considered for this scholarship.

  • Yes, all applications must contain a current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display the student name, school name, grades, and credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.

  • No, WAM offers one-time scholarships only.

  • To learn more about Microsoft Internships, please visit Early in profession | Microsoft Careers.

  • Yes, you can take advantage of Microsoft’s student certification.

  • These scholarships are championed and funded by Microsoft employees who are passionate about supporting future talent. While a dedicated internal team helps coordinate efforts, the scholarships themselves are administered by external partners—including the Seattle Foundation and Scholarship America—who manage application processing and fund disbursement.

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    No. The Women at Microsoft (WAM) Scholarship is open to all applicants—regardless of gender identity, race, or other protected characteristics—who meet the eligibility requirements.

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