Microsoft Programs for High School Students
Microsoft's student programs run from the Imagine Cup's global technology competition to scholarships and Redmond's selective high school internship.
Free, global, and shipped-project-based — Microsoft credentials reward working software over polished applications.
4 verified Microsoft programs, 4 free — every listing includes cost, eligibility, deadline, and the official application link.
Featured programs
Browse 4+ curated programs for high school students:
- Microsoft High School Internship Program — Microsoft: Paid summer internship offering hands-on computer science experience for high school juniors and seniors. Boost college applications while developing
- Microsoft AI for Good Challenge — Microsoft: Empower global impact by joining this free AI competition for high schoolers. Develop machine learning skills, boost college applications, and tackle
- Microsoft Imagine Cup Junior — Microsoft: Join a global competition to design apps or games tackling real-world issues. Perfect for high school students to build coding skills and enhance coll
- Microsoft Tuition Scholarship — Microsoft: Earn a $5,000 STEM scholarship for high school seniors pursuing tech or business degrees. Boost college applications and showcase your passion for inn
Frequently asked questions
Does Microsoft offer programs for high school students?
Yes — ExtracurricularHub lists 4 verified Microsoft programs open to high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link. Microsoft's student programs run from the Imagine Cup's global technology competition to scholarships and Redmond's selective high school internship.
Are any Microsoft high school programs free?
Yes — 4 of the Microsoft programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Funded programs are often the most selective, so apply early and to more than one.
Which Microsoft deadlines are coming up soonest?
The next deadlines: Microsoft AI for Good Challenge (January 31, 2027); Microsoft Tuition Scholarship (February 15, 2027); Microsoft Imagine Cup Junior (April 1, 2027). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the official Microsoft page.
How competitive are Microsoft programs?
It varies widely within one organization — flagship selective programs sit alongside broad-access options. Read each listing's eligibility, and treat the selective ones as reach applications: apply to several programs across organizations rather than betting a summer on one.