Niche $25,000 No Essay Scholarship

Microsoft Imagine Cup

Scholarship List Amount Amount:
$100,000
Calendar Deadline:
January 08, 2027
Stack Star Awards Available:
3
Eligibility Criteria:
Selected Major(s)
Current Year in School
Age
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Scholarship Description

Imagine Cup is where student founders turn bold ideas into solutions trusted by organizations worldwide. At every step, you’ll have access to Microsoft’s AI technologies, tailored guidance, and connections that help you refine your product and grow as a founder. Focus on a challenge aligned with one of the five Imagine Cup categories or tackle a different one altogether.

Scholarship Details

  • Access to up to $5,000 in Azure credits for product development
  • Focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and real-world problem solving
  • Projects may align with one of five Imagine Cup categories or another approved challenge area

Eligibility Criteria

  • Currently enrolled student
  • Must be at least 18 years old as of September 30th
  • Must be an enrolled student at an accredited educational institution
  • Interest in entrepreneurship, technology, and startup development

Application Process

  1. Register for the Imagine Cup competition online
  2. Form a team of up to four students if desired
  3. Access Azure credits to experiment and develop a minimum viable product
  4. Participate in the Sprint to Imagine Cup learning experience
  5. Develop and refine your startup idea using Microsoft platforms and tools

Join the next generation of startup founders solving real problems through technology, powered by Microsoft tools, mentorship, and a global community.