Microsoft Discovery Program

Find inspiration and empower your future with Microsoft’s High School Discovery Program. Receive hands-on learning as you explore technology opportunities at Microsoft that make a difference in people’s lives around the world.

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About Microsoft Discovery Program

During this 4-week internship, Discoverers will be introduced to core computer science concepts and develop career readiness skills while gaining mentorship from Microsoft employees. You will discover how your passions can evolve into a career in tech at Microsoft and beyond.

Microsoft’s High School Discovery Program is open to rising first-year students of a bachelor’s degree program (graduating high school seniors) that live within 50 miles of Redmond, Washington and who have an interest in technology. Students must be at least 16 years old and have a legal right to work in the U.S. for the duration of the program. Applicants will be paid and should be available to work full-time for 4 consecutive weeks (July 10 - August 4, 2023).

Applications for 2023 have closed. Next year information will be posted in February 2024.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply?
What are the required qualifications for the program?
- High school graduating seniors that live and attend high school within 50 miles of Redmond, Washington
- Completed pre-calculus or an equivalent course by the start of the program
- Applicants who are members or participants of the following Microsoft sponsored organizations:
- Computing for All
- College Success Foundations
- Washington MESA
- Rainier Scholars
- Technology Access Foundation
I don't live or attend high school in Western Washington, but I can stay with a friend or relative in the area. Am I eligible to apply?

Your application will not be considered. In order to be eligible, you must be enrolled at a school in Western Washington and live at an address within 50 miles of Redmond, WA at the time your application is submitted. We encourage you to consider our Explore Program and university internship opportunities that are global. We do hope to expand our programs in the future to include additional Microsoft campuses in other cities.
I will not be a rising college freshman. Can I still apply for the program?
I would like to apply, but I can't be available for the full 4 weeks. Can I still participate?
I submitted my application. What happens next?

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Microsoft Discovery Program

About Microsoft Discovery Program

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply?

What are the required qualifications for the program?

I don't live or attend high school in Western Washington, but I can stay with a friend or relative in the area. Am I eligible to apply?

I will not be a rising college freshman. Can I still apply for the program?

I would like to apply, but I can't be available for the full 4 weeks. Can I still participate?

I submitted my application. What happens next?

Life at Microsoft

Benefits

Culture

Diversity and inclusion

Flexible work