The new selection process for this academic year(2010-2011) has been launched. Students are encouraged to register here. Next steps will be published on this website after July 12th,2010.
Please download this file that has some frequently asked questions. This will help in your understanding and help answer a few questions you might have.
Eligibility
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 during or after May 2011.
Competencies
A good MSP is one who has the following basic qualities:
· Technical competencies
o Passionate about software
o Quick learner
o Respected by peers
· Community-building competencies
o Enthusiastic about technology
o High level of social activity, both online & offline
o Can organize college and city-level events
· Fundamental competencies
o Passionate about Microsoft
o Confident & outgoing
o Good rapport with faculty
o Willing to share knowledge & eager to uplift self and peers
Responsibilities
Your short term goals will include:
· Conduct at least 1 technical session per month in a Student Tech Club.
· Participate and drive entries for Imagine Cup
· Maintain a technology-related blog
Your long term goals will include:
· Promote and build your city-level Microsoft Student User Group
· Organize city-level events like Academic Developers’ Conference (DevCon)
· Deploy &/or maintain Live@Edu for your college
· Encourage students to leverage ELMS downloads if your college subscribes to MSDN AA
· Mentor other MSPs
Benefits
As an MSP, a host of benefits are available:
• Welcome letter
• Exclusive MSP Boot-camps conducted by Microsoft
• MSDN subscription
• Rewards & Recognition for top performers
• Networking opportunities
• Technical training & resources
• Microsoft events
• Interactions with MVPs & Microsoft Employees
• Internship & Recruitment announcements for top-performers
