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Selection Process

The selection process for Microsoft Student Partners in India is now open. Register immediately to avoid the last-minute rush and possibly missing out on important announcements.

Here are the steps required to register for the MSP India selection process:

• Register for Imagine Cup 2010 in any of the categories (www.imaginecup.com). If you already have an account on that website, you do not need to create a new login.
• Record a 120 second Video on any current or upcoming Microsoft technology and upload it at www.youtube.com/indiamsp (Not mandatory, but candidates who post the video will have an advantage). Suggested topics are:

Introduction to the .Net Framework

Introduction to Silverlight

Microsoft Windows 7 and IE 8

Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server 2008

Any other Microsoft technology.

• Register at the link provided below and provide all relevant details:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=5IBYVECYqVCrTEKuhPRPcQ_3d_3d
Note:” We may even carry out in-person MSP Interviews in a few cities. This will be in conjunction to Microsoft events happening in the city. Announcements will be made on this page from time to time with event details like time, venue etc. All candidates who fall in that region and can attend the event are requested to do so. This will ensure speedy processing of your application. However, only pre-registered candidates will be screened. Microsoft will not bear any travel expenses that you may incur to attend such events.

In case you are not able to attend these in-person events, you can still be part of the selection process. Submit the video, fill the registration form and you shall get screened if we find you interesting!

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 2010.

Competencies

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

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 MSP

Benefits

As an MSP, a host of benefits are available:

• Welcome kit (including invitation letter &Â ID card)
• 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