Want to become a Microsoft Student Ambassador?
The Microsoft Student Ambassador program is an excellent program that provides students excited about technology (Microsoft, .NET, C#, VB.NET, Apple, Linux, FreeBSD, Java, PHP, etc...) a way to interact with Microsoft. The Student Ambassador program is in it's 4th year now looking to make a big step forward into next year. The program is looking for energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate students, if you fit these categories please apply. If you need a sponsor talk to a faculty member or reply to this post. The benefits of the program are excellent and the networking opportunities are tremendous. Unfortunately I cannot disclose the benefits for next year as all of this to my knowledge has yet to be finalized.
Check out the site and fill out the nomination form.
[Official Blurb]
Are you a leader in technical clubs on campus? Are you actively involved with your department’s faculty and fellow students? The Microsoft Student Ambassador award may be within your reach!
The program is now accepting nominations for the 2005-2006 academic year. To nominate yourself, click the “Nominate” button below and follow the required steps. Student Ambassadors come from a wide range of technical majors, although the most common are Computer Science, Computer or Software Engineering, IS/MIS, and related.
You will need to meet our basic eligibility criteria, and identify a sponsor who occupies one of the following three roles:
- Faculty member at your institution
- Prior or current Student Ambassador award recipient
- Microsoft Corporation employee
The nomination calendar
March 7th – Nominations open
May 15th – Last day for new nominations
June 7th – 2005-2006 Microsoft Student Ambassador award recipients announced
September 1st – Official start of the program
Are you eligible?
To be considered for the Student Ambassador award you must be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university located within the United States, for the 2005-2006 academic year. Only a limited number of awards will be granted.
--Eric (Grand Valley State University)
Get the word out about the program (Scoble, Scott Water, etc...) ! I want to see lots of links and hits on this post. Not trying to make the job hard for those doing the phone screening or anything, but I want to see us have an excellent pool of candidates to pull from this year. Let's see the community and blogosphere in action.
