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Discovery Program: Internship Opportunities for High School Seniors, Redmond

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Microsoft

Feb 13

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Data
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Redmond

Requirements

  • At least 16 years old at time of internship.
  • Available to work full-time onsite for four consecutive weeks (July 7-August 1, 2025).
  • High school senior graduating from high school prior to program start date.
  • Live and attend high school within 50 miles of Redmond, Washington.
  • Completed pre-calculus, an equivalent, or 3 consecutive years of math by the start of the program.
  • Member of or participant in one of the following Microsoft-sponsored organizations:
  • Computing for All
  • College Success Foundation
  • Rainier Scholars
  • Technology Access Foundation
  • UW STEM Upward Bound
  • Washington MESA
  • Your application is not considered complete without the following information at the end of your resume document:
  • List of any colleges/universities to which you have applied and/or been accepted.
  • Intended major(s).
  • Please share if you are a member of or affiliated with any extracurricular and/or academic support organization(s) (e.g., a Microsoft-sponsored non-profit organization) and provide 1-2 sentences about your involvement.
  • In 500 words or less, please tell us about a time you worked with others to complete a school, group, or community project or task on a topic you were not familiar with. Please include information on the project, the actions you took, results of those actions and any lessons learned along the way.

Responsibilities

  • Learns core computer science concepts.
  • Gains hands-on project experience under the guidance of Microsoft employees.
  • Develops an understanding of Microsoft’s history, culture, and technologies.
  • Practices career readiness skills.
  • Receives mentorship from Microsoft employees.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Discovery internship program?

The Discovery internship program lasts for four consecutive weeks from July 7 to August 1, 2025.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, this internship is a paid opportunity, with a base pay rate of USD $20.00 per hour.

Are there any requirements regarding the educational background of applicants?

Yes, applicants must be high school seniors graduating prior to the program start date and have completed pre-calculus, an equivalent, or 3 consecutive years of math.

Are there any specific organizations that applicants must be affiliated with?

Yes, applicants must be members of or participants in one of the following Microsoft-sponsored organizations: Computing for All, College Success Foundation, Rainier Scholars, Technology Access Foundation, UW STEM Upward Bound, or Washington MESA.

Where must applicants live and attend high school?

Applicants must live and attend high school within 50 miles of Redmond, Washington.

What is the application deadline for the internship?

The application deadline is 11:59pm PT on February 26, 2025.

Are there any benefits provided to Discovery interns?

Discovery interns are not eligible for healthcare benefits or a fitness club membership, but they do have access to paid sick time, paid federal holidays, software discounts, and a bus pass.

Is a work visa sponsorship available for this internship?

No, Microsoft is unable to sponsor a work visa for this position due to the nature of the role.

What types of skills will interns develop during the program?

Interns will learn core computer science concepts, gain hands-on project experience, develop career readiness skills, and receive mentorship from Microsoft employees.

What additional information must be included in the application?

The application must include a list of colleges/universities applied to or accepted by the applicant, intended major(s), involvement in any extracurricular or academic support organizations, and a 500-word essay about a collaborative project or task.

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