What is the difference between the BAM Scholarship and the Microsoft College Scholarships for minority students?
A. Microsoft College Scholarships are funded and administered by Microsoft and cover up to 100 percent of recipients’ tuition costs. Only students who are currently enrolled in a four-year college or university are eligible to apply for Microsoft College Scholarships. BAM Scholarships are funded and administered by members of the BAM (Blacks at Microsoft) organization and are renewable awards of $5,000. Only high school seniors are eligible to apply for a BAM Scholarship; scholarship recipients can apply to renew their scholarships for up to four years.Q. Can I apply for a BAM Scholarship if I am already in college? A. No. The BAM Scholarship is open to high school seniors only; however, scholarship winners can apply to renew their scholarships for up to four years.Q. Can I apply for the BAM Scholarship if I plan to attend a community college in the fall? A. Yes. Scholarship applicants must be planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree, but students who plan to begin their degree program a
