Introduction to Microsoft Student Partner Program

Syeda Damiya Kafait

A keen tech seeker with a passion of making an impact on
community. Presently pursuing Bachelors in Information
Technology from University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan.
“The way to achieve
your own success is
to be willing to help
somebody else get
it first.”
 Agenda
 About Me
 What is MSP Program?
 What is an MSP?
 Why an MSP?
 Benefits of being an MSP
 Milestones of MSP Program
 How to apply for MSP Program?
 Application Procedure
 Tips and Tricks
 Things you can start now to get selected as a Microsoft Student Partner?
 Quick Wrap-Up
 Query section with regards
About Me syedadamiyakafait@g
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Syeda Damiya Kafait

Syeda Damiya Kafait

Syeda Damiya Kafait

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 Microsoft Student Partner
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 Women In Tech
What is MSP Program?
It is a worldwide educational
program to sponsor students
majoring in disciplines related to
technology. The MSP program
attempts to enhance students’
employability by offering training
in skills not usually taught in
academia, including knowledge of
Microsoft technologies.
“You are actually not working for
Microsoft but you are working for
Microsoft indeed.”
What is an MSP?
 They are on-campus leaders with a passion for making a
difference, building vibrant communities, and sharing
the latest tech with their peers.
 Student Partners are a global group of on-campus
ambassadors who are eager to help fellow students, lead
in their local tech community, and develop technical and
career skills for the future. You might find yourself
organizing a hackathon to solve the world’s toughest
problems, mentoring fellow students, or unlocking the
next great idea with your team — it’s all up to you.
 Help others
 Be a tech insider
 Grow your skills
Why an MSP?

 The MSP program is an educational and promotional

program to sponsor undergraduate and postgraduate
students majoring in disciplines related to technology
and computer science.
 As a whole, the program aims to increase awareness
of Microsoft products, programs and initiatives.
Consequently, the program helps expanding the user
base of Microsoft products, and results in better
availability of properly educated workforce in those
technologies.
 Benefits of being an MSP
 You will become a campus sensation as you are
getting recognized by the top global technology
leader itself.
 You may get certificates for the activities you
perform and for the program.
 Invitation to special events by Microsoft and chance
to get connected and interact with Microsoft
Officials.
 Top performers may get sponsored invite for the
MSP Annual Summit.
 Access to free tools and resources from Microsoft,
including Azure credits with Visual Studio Enterprise
subscription benefits.
 Training on student-specific best practices, new
technologies, and career skills.
 Invitation to be part of Microsoft Most Valuable
Professional (MVP) during your career.
 Top performers may get an internship & recruitment
opportunity.
Milestones of MSP Program

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• Event Support
•Office 365 with Teams •Visual Studio and Azure
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• Community Leader
 How to apply for MSP Program?
 Eligibility: The applicant should be a minimum of 16 years at the time of
submission and enrolled full-time in an accredited academic institution like a
college or university. 
 Go to studentpartners.microsoft.com
Application Procedure
Step 1:
Read the notification. This’ll give you information about
when your application will be reviewed. 
Application Procedure
Step 2:
Carefully read the given information, accept the Privacy
and Terms and click on next. . 
Application Procedure
Step 3: 
Fill the info carefully. . 
Application Procedure
Step 4: 
Fill the school/college info. 
Application Procedure
Step 5: Now you’re in the most important part of the application. If you’re already a MSP, then only
select Yes option otherwise select no option.  You’ll observe that you’ll have to answer the three
questions with video or written example. Please make sure that you have submitted at least one
video. Upload it to YouTube and paste it into the box. 
Application Procedure
Sort Video (max 2 min) Demonstrating Your Passion for Technology: This is the most important
part. While answering this, be very realistic. Think, when did you first start using technologies and
what inspired you to deep dive into it. This’ll help you to make a video script. You can also take an
idea from selected MSP videos available on YouTube. They’re simply testing your passion for
technology and your soft skills. 
Application Procedure
Written Sample on Teaching a Basic Coding Concept: Be specific, choose any simple topic related
to programming like variables or data types and answer in such a way that you’re teaching a noob,
who haven’t heard this topic before. They will be testing your mentorship skills which you’ll be using
while conducting workshops. Written sample on the different ways you will reach to your student
community to make the students attend an event. In this part, they’re looking to see, what marketing
strategy, you’ll be using for publicizing your event. 
Application Procedure
Step 6: 
In this part you’ll have to show them your online presence. 
Application Procedure
Step 7: 
Choose the technologies in which you want to peruse your career. You’ll see, here’s a optional
sections, more often people omit this but this section can also be utilized. So, utilize it to share more
about yourself which will also increase the chance to get in. 
Tips and Tricks

 It’ll require sufficient time to answer these three questions, so don’t

think of submitting it in a single day.
 Think deeply, collect the relevant points, summarize it and make sure
your answer is in word limit.
 This part has strong contribution in your application decision.
 Apart from these, you must have a decent profile on GitHub, Stack
Overflow and LinkedIn.
 Having a personal website and technical blogs or videos will give you
edge over other candidates.
Things you can start now to get selected as a
Microsoft Student Partner?
 Host workshops, hackathons, and other events for your fellow students in your campus
and communities.
 Expertise some technology and start writing blogs on it. Be ready with a set of blogs to
submit during your application. If you don’t have a blog of your own.
 Start creating and uploading some tech-how-to videos on YouTube or any other
platforms.
 Develop your portfolio website and add all your activities under the same. Here you can
update with photos the workshops, hackathons, or other events you hosted.
 Add your projects to a GitHub repository and show your technical expertise.
 Keep a neat and professional social media presence across Facebook, LinkedIn, and
Instagram as they are going to have a look at it.
 Be active on stack overflow and improve your reputation by answering other queries.
Quick Wrap-Up

Be active – it is our community

Skill up and progress – achieve your milestones of Life
Participate in the Imagine Cup – start or mentor a team
Report your activities – its how we know and share
Help others – be a source of social good