Microsoft Student Ambassadors
Microsoft's global programme for students who lead tech communities on campus, relaunched in 2026 and open to students of every discipline. There is no application or interview: you register, complete onboarding activities and progress through milestones. Benefits include Microsoft 365, Visual Studio Enterprise and $150 of monthly Azure credits.
$150 USD per month
Microsoft Learn · Oct 2026
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Microsoft Learn · Oct 2026
Programme
Career Growth
Microsoft
While you are a student
Beginner
Free
Ambassador
- When
- Open all yearRegistration is open all year with no application. Complete the registration activities to receive your invitation.
- Who can apply
- Students aged 18 or over, enrolled full-time at an accredited higher education institution, with an Azure for Students account. Not open to Microsoft employees or residents of US-embargoed regions; read the official terms.
- Where
- Online and on campus, global
Dates move from year to year. Check the official page before you plan around them.
What it is
Microsoft Student Ambassadors (previously Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors, and before that Microsoft Student Partners) is Microsoft's programme for students who want to learn its technologies and help other students do the same. Ambassadors run workshops and study groups, share content and take part in feedback sessions with Microsoft product teams. The 2026 relaunch opened it to students of all disciplines and organised progress into milestones.
Who can apply
Full-time students aged 18 or over at an accredited college or university. You need an Azure for Students account, which requires verifying your student status, usually with your institution's email. Some countries are excluded under US export rules, and former members removed from the programme cannot rejoin.
Timeline
There is no application window. Register at any time, finish the registration activities and you are invited to onboard. Progress is at your own pace.
How to get in
- Set up Azure for Students with your school email first; it is a requirement.
- Register through the Student Ambassadors page and select "Get started".
- Complete the registration activities to receive your invitation.
- Run something real early: a workshop for your class, a study group for a Microsoft certification or a small community project.
What you get
Microsoft lists Microsoft 365, Visual Studio Enterprise, $150 USD of Azure credits each month, badges and swag, plus calls with Microsoft teams. Benefits can change, so check the current list after you join.
Things to watch
The title alone does not impress employers; the events you ran and what you built do. Keep a record of each session, attendance and feedback.
Pair it with on Sefism
- Use the credits on the Cloud engineer roadmap or the DevOps and cloud roadmap.
- Prepare for Azure exams with Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900).
- Practise presenting with the Speaking up roadmap.
Best for: students who want to run a tech community on campus and get Microsoft tools and cloud credits while doing it.
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