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Program

Microsoft Explore Program
Organization

Microsoft
Opportunity Type

Scholarship
About the Program

How cool would it be if you got to explore different roles in software development in your freshman or sophomore year? If you aspire to be a software developer and are currently majoring in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, we invite you to apply for the Explore Microsoft program. Explore Microsoft is a 12-week summer internship program that is specifically designed for college underclassmen (freshmen and sophomores) and offers a rotational experience aimed to enable you to gain experience in our different software engineering roles. This program is designed to provide exposure to various tool and programming languages in the field of software development and encourage students to pursue degrees in computer science, computer engineering, or related technical disciplines through hands-on training and group project experience. Your on-the-job learning will be augmented with mentoring, community building and networking opportunities.
Application Website

careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/university-programs.aspx#tab_explore-microsoft-program

Program Benefits

Renewable?

No
Additional Details

Apply online using the button below for our Explore Microsoft Internship program. Make sure, when submitting your resume, that it includes your e-mail address, school address and phone number, permanent address and phone number, intended major, and expected graduation date. Please also include a list of your current courses within the body of your resume. If you use the resume builder, you can enter current courses in the “Skills and Qualifications” field.

Requirements

Description

Candidates must be a freshman or sophomore enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with a demonstrated interest in majoring in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related technical major. Students must have completed an Introduction to Computer Science course (or equivalent class) as well as one semester of calculus (or equivalent) by the start of the program. Finalists will be selected on the basis of eligibility and demonstrated interest in the software industry. All candidates who meet the above criteria may apply. We especially encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in engineering including women, Native-Americans, African-Americans, Hispanics, Veterans, and students with disabilities.
Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Degree Programs
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)
Eligible Majors
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Engineering
    		•
    Year in School
    • College Freshman
    • College Sophomore
    Academic Requirements

    Candidates must be a freshman or sophomore enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with a demonstrated interest in majoring in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related technical major. Students must have completed an Introduction to Computer Science course (or equivalent class) as well as one semester of calculus (or equivalent) by the start of the program. Finalists will be selected on the basis of eligibility and demonstrated interest in the software industry.
    Citizenship
    • Citizenship status not considered
    Contact

    scholars@microsoft.com
    Organization Website

    careers.microsoft.com
    Last Modified Date
    		 December 19, 2014