Microsoft Disability Scholarship 2026

Microsoft Corporation is offering the Microsoft Disability Scholarship to high school seniors planning to attend a vocational or academic college and also require financial support.

Eligibility criteria for the Microsoft Disability Scholarship :

• Candidates applying for the Microsoft Disability Scholarship must be high school seniors with a disability as defined by WHO.
• Applicants must be planning to study an undergraduate program at a 2 or 4-year University/College or Technical College in the fall after high school graduation.
• The students must declare a major in computer information systems, engineering, law, business, computer science, or a related field.
• Candidates must have shown leadership at school and in the community and also possess a passion for technology.
• Applicants of the Microsoft Disability Scholarship must secure a high school cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
• The status of enrolment must either be full-time or half-time.
• Applicants should require financial support.

Documents required for the Microsoft Disability Scholarship  :

• Resume with details of Honors and awards, work experience, and extracurricular activities 
• An official sealed copy of the current academic transcript
• Two letters of recommendation
• Three essays on the following topics:
• In less than 500 words, discuss how you plan to be engaged in the technology industry or technology law or policy in your career
• In less than 250 words, state your financial need
• In less than 500 words, describe how Microsoft can innovate its future devices and services solutions to creatively & successfully support those living with disabilities in the workplace and in daily life to reach their potential

Value of the Scholarship:

Each winner who continues to meet the criteria is eligible to receive an annual award of $5,000 for up to four (4) consecutive years for a potential total $20,000 scholarship. A total of eight (8) scholarships will be awarded.

Deadline: March 16, 2026.