Microsoft Student Partner 2014 registration extended to jan.31st for India
hello buddy In this post i am going to let you know about Microsoft Student Partner Program and selection process for 2014.
Microsoft Student Program
Microsoft Started Partner program is a world wide program to make bridge among Students and Technology, So student's will explore their knowledge and passion to learn and share about latest technology from Microsoft . If you think, your love of technology impossible to hide, You aspire to do more than what's expected, You live to code, You love social media, You really involved on your campus ,Then this opportunity is made for a Student like you.
Microsoft Student Partners (MSPs) are social and friendly students who like to meet new people. MSPs are the game changers of the future. They think and act boldly.
The MSP Program is active in over 80 countries around the world. MSPs represent their global region and their local campus as Microsoft technology experts.
As an MSP you will :
- build apps and demos
- demonstrate the newest technologies and host tech events on your campus
- acquire the tools and training to lead technology discussions on your campus
- build your global network with industry experts
- connect with like-minded students and faculty around the world
- attend trainings from Microsoft leaders to enhance your knowledge about cutting edge technologies
- be the one on your campus with insight and answers on Microsoft technologies
Technology is King. Everyone uses it. But YOU embrace it, explain it, and share it. Now, go for it.
Selection process :
Your process for selection will start by registration, So click here for
registration.
Select your country in the list and click on LEARN MORE!
As for India ,select India and click on LEARN MORE!
now you will redirect to the Application page.
The 2013 Application Cycle is open from 25th October, 2013 to 31st January, 2014
Steps to apply:
Step 1: Complete the online application form: Apply Now
Step 2: The following requirements must be met:
Note : You must complete at least 2 out of 4 of the following activities to be considered eligible for step 3.
List of Activities:
Activity 1. Windows 8 App:
Build one new Windows 8.x App and it should be published to the Windows Store between 25th October, 2013 and 31st January, 2014. Please note that those new Windows 8.x apps that go through the
App Lab and get a Silver or higher grading before being published on the Store will be considered more favorably.
The following apps will not be considered as a successful completion of this activity:
- Calculators
- RSS Feed Readers
- Converters (Currency, Time etc.)
Note:
- Windows Phone 8 apps are not considered as part of this activity.
Activity 2. Windows Azure Community Contribution:
Mentor at least 1 unique individual from the community to achieve the status of a “Windows Azure Champion” by organizing workshops/ seminars/ trainings/ evangelism sessions by engaging with Startup’s/ Business Incubators/ Developers/ Technology Enthusiasts/ Technocrats etc.
Activity 3. Office App:
Build 1 New High Quality Office App and it should be published to the Office Store between 25th October, 2013 and 31st January, 2014.
The following apps will not be considered as a successful completion of this activity:
- Calculators
- Converters
- Translators
- Dictionaries
- App(s) built using third party App Builders
Activity 4. Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA):
Utilize Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) to keep enhancing your skills and
get featured on the Top Students Weekly Leader Board in India on the Official Microsoft Virtual Academy Website Click here (between 25th October, 2013 and 31st January, 2014).
Important Note: In this activity you are expected to earn points on MVA by genuinely learning courses, carefully going thru various course material and understanding concepts, doing necessary practical course work yourself as per the modules, taking up these course assessment tests etc. and then basis your hard work you may get featured on the Top Students Weekly Leader Board in India on the official MVA website . As part of this activity submission process Microsoft will carefully track and consider these parameters to approve this activity submission claim.
II. Recommendation Letter from your faculty or Microsoft Student Partner (MSP):
Here you have to get a letter from your faculty or any MSP and that should clearly state the attributes or qualities possessed by the student to be recommended to become an MSP.
III. Activity Submission Form of Step 2:
You would be required to submit the MSP Selection Activities details (latest by 31st January, 2014)
here.
Request you to submit this form once you have completed the required set of activities mentioned above in Step 2.
Step 3: Telephonic Interview with MSP Team:
Students who successfully complete minimum of 2 out of 4 mentioned activities in Step 2 would be eligible for the telephonic interview with the MSP Team. This would be the knock out round in the MSP Selection Process.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
MSP Selection would be done based on merit and mere completion of the activities and the steps of the MSP selection process does not mean that the candidate would be selected as an MSP. It is ultimately at the sole discretion of Microsoft to decide on who they wish to select as an MSP.
That's all you have to do for get Involved in such a big program to Initiate you FUTURE. thanks ! and get connect for such
great information All the best for your great future .
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