Microsoft Student Partners India

Microsoft Student Partners

The Microsoft Student Partner program consists of the brightest and most innovative student developers and technology enthusiasts from universities around the world.

This Private Community Portal gives MSPs the latest news, events, resources, and forums as well as access to a whole host of useful tools. The details you give on this website will be used to contact you so please keep them up-to-date.

As Microsoft Student Partners, you will be entitled to the following benefits:

·         Microsoft Student Partner Welcome Kit

·         Certificate of Recognition for the MSP

·         Microsoft Recruiting Opportunities

·         MSDN Premium Subscription

·         Global MSP Community Portal

·         MSP Training (On-location and Online)

Eligibility criteria to apply:

To consider applying for the MSP Program, you must be:

-Over 17 years of age.

-Studying a full-time course at an officially recognized University/College in India.

-Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree student who will complete the course after May 2010.

-A good MSP is one who has the following basic qualities:

-Technical competencies

-Passionate about software

-Quick learner

-Respected by peers

-Community-building competencies

-Enthusiastic about technology

-High level of social activity, both online & offline

-Can organize college and city-level events

-Fundamental competencies

-Passionate about Microsoft

-Confident & outgoing

-Good rapport with faculty

-Willing to share knowledge & eager to uplift self and peers

MSP Program

Rounds in selection process(these were , at my selection time):

Round1: Online form submission

Round2:Record videos ( communication & Leadership, details in the attachment) using your mobile phone/ webcam/ handy cam/ any recording means.

round 3: Gd on any general topic

round 4:Quiz on a microsoft worldwide competetion, imagine cup!!!

FAQs

Q. What is the Microsoft Student Partners (MSP) program?

A. The Microsoft Student Partner Program recognizes top young minds from around the world who are passionate about technology. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop real-world skills to help you succeed in your future career, to help others learn about the technology of today and tomorrow, and to connect with other like-minded students, all whilst having a ton of fun along the way.

The programme is our way of encouraging students who are interested in building a closer relationship with Microsoft, and those who are simply hooked on technology, to develop their skills further.

Q. What is an MSP?

A. The Microsoft Student Partner program consists of the brightest and most innovative student developers and technology enthusiasts from universities around the world.

The ‘ideal candidate’ for an MSP would be a passionate and enthusiast individual who wants to learn about new tools and technologies. You would need to have a whole range of skills including excellent time management, organisation and communication skills to ensure that you could host a successful campus launch event.

An MSP should be comfortable and confident presenting in front of large audiences of both students and faculty members. You may even be asked to present in front of your fellow MSPs at an event. General business and sales skills come in very handy in order to allow you to articulate your ideas effectively when presenting.   

MSPs are social able, friendly and approachable individuals who like to meet new people. You will require the ability work as a team as well as use your own initiative. In summary, MSPs are innovative and creative students who are extremely passionate about technology.

Q. Why be an MSP?

A. The MSP Program is designed to help you get the most out of Microsoft tools and technologies, develop your skills and give you a head start in the ‘real world’ once you graduate and enter the IT industry.

Being an MSP is a privileged and honored status for any student. You get a whole host of opportunities and benefits from being part of the MSP program including:

- Global portal access to the latest news, actions, event, worldwide forums, resources and photo gallery;

- MSDN Universal Subscription ;

- Special Microsoft Training opportunities;

- Software giveaways, betas, resource kits etc ;

- Promotional items for on campus use – posters, flyers, campus launch kits etc

Q. How to become a successful MSP?

A. Apply to the Microsoft Student Partners program associated with the country you live in. You must follow the specific instructions for applying to the Microsoft Student Partners program for you country. . We will then review all the submitted applications and select the brightest and most innovative student developers and technology enthusiasts from universities across your country. 

If successful, you will have unique access to a Private Community Portal where MSPs can find out the latest news, events, resources, and forums as well as a whole host of useful tools.

You'll be encouraged to share your passion and knowledge and to undertake a huge range of fun activities on-campus. In return, you'll get access to numerous benefits - including Microsoft software, reference materials and training as well as privileged information about future career opportunities.

The activities can range from handing out leaflets and putting up posters around campus to hosting a campus launch event on new Microsoft tool or technology. Each activity carries a set number of points and you will be awarded points based on the quality of the evidence you submit with the activity.            

Throughout the year, you will receive massive amount s of training and support from Microsoft. These can be in the form of online training, resources and materials. Also, there will be the opportunity to attend multiple MSP events at different locations where you will learn about the new tools and technologies, meet Microsoft employees and even get some really cool surprises!