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Microsoft Disability Scholarship

Offered by Microsoft, administered by Scholarship America · Free to apply

The Microsoft Disability Scholarship pays up to $5,000 a year renewable for up to four years, a total of up to $20,000, to high school seniors with a disability entering an undergraduate program at a two-year or four-year college or a vocational or technical school. What stands out is the academic bar: the minimum cumulative GPA is 2.5, which is far lower than almost any comparable renewable national award, making this one of the strongest options in the catalog for a solid but not straight-A student. Eligible fields of study lean toward technology.

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How hard is the Microsoft Disability Scholarship to win?

A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.

Odds
no published selection data
Paperwork
~6 hrs to file

What drives the odds here

Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.

  • More rivalsOpen nationwide, so the field is large
  • Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
  • Fewer rivalsRecommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip
  • Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
  • Fewer rivalsRequires a specific life circumstance
  • Fewer rivalsOpen to a single grade level only
  • Fewer rivalsRequires at least a 2.5 GPA
  • More rivalsA large award draws far more applicants

How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.

Who can apply for the Microsoft Disability Scholarship?

These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.

  • Open to high school seniors
  • GPA of 2.5 or higher (unweighted)
  • For students with a documented disability
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  • Applicant must have a disability.
  • Eligible fields of study are restricted and lean toward technology. Check the current list before applying.
  • Must be enrolling at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational or technical school in the United States.

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What the application takes

  • Essay required.
  • 1 letter of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early; good letters take time.
  • Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.

Deadline and application cycle

The current deadline is March 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around March 15 each year.

Applications close
March 15, 2027
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Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.

Common questions about the Microsoft Disability Scholarship

How much is the Microsoft Disability Scholarship worth?

The Microsoft Disability Scholarship awards up to $5,000/yr, renewable up to 4 years ($20,000 total) and is renewable in later years.

When is the Microsoft Disability Scholarship deadline?

The current deadline is March 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around March 15 each year.

Who is eligible for the Microsoft Disability Scholarship?

Key requirements: Open to high school seniors; GPA of 2.5 or higher (unweighted); For students with a documented disability.

Does the Microsoft Disability Scholarship require an essay?

Yes. The application requires an essay, 1 recommendation, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 6 hours on it.

How hard is it to win the Microsoft Disability Scholarship?

A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. What is known: an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants and recommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip. Plan on about 6 hrs of work.

Is the Microsoft Disability Scholarship free to apply?

Yes. The Microsoft Disability Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.

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Award details are curated by Solyo and verified against the official scholarship page. Deadlines and requirements can change between cycles, so always confirm on the provider's site before applying.