Hi, waterbrain342.
The Microsoft Student Partner (MSP) program is for full time college students 17+ years old who want to learn more about professional computing with the goal of getting a related career. You must apply to the program to be considered for the MSP
title.
Here is the primary MSP site. You can apply to the program here.
https://msdn.microsoft.com/microsoftstudentpartners
As it states on the MSP website, Microsoft Student Partners do incredible things:
- Run workshops and hackathons
- Host tech events and give demos on campus
- Work alongside Microsoft professionals, assisting them during hackathons and events
- Join exclusive Microsoft training events to learn the latest technologies
- Grow and nurture a community of students and faculty on-campus and online
- Enhance their skills and career opportunities
- Get amazing jobs
I also found a list of the top nine (9) reasons students may want to be an MSP, here:
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/msplebanon/2014/02/06/9-reasons-for-becoming-a-microsoft-student-partner-by-nicolas-zaatar/
I found a more detailed list of the MSP benefits. Here:
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-to-become-a-microsoft-student-partner
They include:
- Welcome letter
- Exclusive MSP events conducted by Microsoft
- MSDN subscription after completion of probation period
- Rewards & Recognition for top performers
- Networking opportunities
- Technical training & resources
- Specific Microsoft events
- Interactions with MVPs & Microsoft Employees
- Internship & Recruitment announcements for top-performers
Good luck!
Best wishes, Davin Mickelson
