We are very pleased to write a detailed Guide on how to get selected for Microsoft new program for Tech Enthusiasts,known as MSA-Microsoft Student Associate Program .
According to Microsoft ,
Microsoft Student Associates do work of representing their global region and their local campus as Microsoft technology experts/ technology enthusiasts and social media/marketing evangelists. It is an initiative that focuses towards developing the leadership qualities of students in their community.
Being Microsoft Student Associates, the selected candidates will be able to:
What do the MSAs get from Microsoft as part of this program?
The MSAs get the following benefits from this program -
Anyone who is actively enrolled as a student at an accredited educational institution that grants high-school or college/university (or equivalent) degrees (including home schools) is eligible to become an MSA.
Students must be pursuing his college academic term . This program is not for College/University Passout Students .
The Student/College need not to pay any fee to join this MSA Program . Its free for all Students .
Any student with a bend towards technology and interested in evangelizing Microsoft technologies can be a part of this program .
Once you become a MSA, You will be able to conduct Seminar/Workshops in your college with Microsoft experts and spread awareness about new Microsoft Technologies . Hence,
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According to Microsoft ,
Microsoft Student Associates do work of representing their global region and their local campus as Microsoft technology experts/ technology enthusiasts and social media/marketing evangelists. It is an initiative that focuses towards developing the leadership qualities of students in their community.
Being Microsoft Student Associates, the selected candidates will be able to:
- Drive student outreach and learning initiatives by hosting activities like workshops, boot camps etc.
- Be a catalyst in driving initiatives around social impact involving students from local campuses
- Contribute in empowering the industry and academia ecosystem by constantly playing a role of an evangelist in the community
What do the MSAs get from Microsoft as part of this program?
The MSAs get the following benefits from this program -
- Opportunity to be a part of a vibrant student community of Microsoft Student Associates
- Access to the latest Microsoft software, development tools and training opportunities
- Invitation to technology-related conferences
- Opportunity to contribute to activities of social impact and relevance at national level.
What is the Difference Between MSP and MSA ?
Microsoft Student Partners MSP are application builders/developers/programmers/coders
while the Microsoft Student Associates MSA are tech enthusiasts,student influencers using technology for social impact .
The MSA Program is open to students across all disciplines and not restricted to students enrolled in STEM(Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) courses .
Students from all courses arts, commerce, science, engineering, MBA, etc. are eligible for this program .
Anyone who is actively enrolled as a student at an accredited educational institution that grants high-school or college/university (or equivalent) degrees (including home schools) is eligible to become an MSA.
Students must be pursuing his college academic term . This program is not for College/University Passout Students .
The Student/College need not to pay any fee to join this MSA Program . Its free for all Students .
Any student with a bend towards technology and interested in evangelizing Microsoft technologies can be a part of this program .
Once you become a MSA, You will be able to conduct Seminar/Workshops in your college with Microsoft experts and spread awareness about new Microsoft Technologies . Hence,
Selected MSAs can apply for the MSP program in the next academic year. The MSAs cannot become MSP in the same academic year.
You can contact the MSA India Team for any further queries at [email protected]
Due to numerous mails and requests, MSA registrations have been re-opened up to 15th August 2014.
Steps To Follow to be Eligible for Microsoft Student Associate MSA Selection:
Step 1: Create an Email account at http://www.hotmail.com
Step 2: Visit http://aka.ms/MSA14
or https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/campaign/MSA/registration.aspx
and fill these form
Download Recommendation letter sample,Edit it according to your needs . Print it ,Get authorized Faculty or MSP signature & date . Then Scan it ,take .jpg format of it & upload it on Onedrive as mentioned and share the link of it in the registration form .
Due to numerous mails and requests, MSA registrations have been re-opened up to 15th August 2014.
Steps To Follow to be Eligible for Microsoft Student Associate MSA Selection:
Step 1: Create an Email account at http://www.hotmail.com
Step 2: Visit http://aka.ms/MSA14
or https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/campaign/MSA/registration.aspx
and fill these form
Download Recommendation letter sample,Edit it according to your needs . Print it ,Get authorized Faculty or MSP signature & date . Then Scan it ,take .jpg format of it & upload it on Onedrive as mentioned and share the link of it in the registration form .
Step 3: Once you get registered ,you will receive mail from Microsoft
Step 4: You will get a task to complete as stated in these picture. You will receive next email from them .
The first step of the Selection Proces- " Tell your Story" ..
Write an article on how Microsoft has impacted in your life. Just Visit Wordpress.com or blogger.com and write a post . Or you can create Youtube video introducing yourself and your interest in Microsoft . Then do share the Blog posts link or youtube video link on your Facebook/twitter ID .
Step 5: You will have to submit the fb status posts/twitter status posts or youtube video link with Microsoft at http://aka.ms/TellYourStory
Step 6: After you submit your link, You will receive a mail about Second round of Selection Process for MSA-"Microsoft virtual Academy" . Sign in with your hotmail account on Microsoft Virtual Academy and complete any two training Courses listed below in Picture .
Step 7: Complete atleast any 2 Courses , Download Certificates and upload it on Onedrive. Create a Folder,and upload the certificates under it . Share the Folder link with Microsoft at given link
Here is the link for the MVA Activity Submission - https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/campaign/Microsoft-Virtual-Academy/registration.aspx
Now,You are done with both 2 Rounds. Sit relaxed and wait for the next mail
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