Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) Scholarship

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) is a company-sponsored employee network dedicated to supporting the continued growth and development of black employees at Microsoft Corporation. This year, BAM will award two US$5,000 scholarships to outstanding high-school seniors who are interested in pursuing careers in technology. The scholarships are renewable, so winners who continue to meet the criteria can receive an annual $5,000 award for up to four years. Requirements To be considered for a BAM Scholarship, you must: · Be a high-school senior of African descent (for example, African American, African). · 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.