How to be a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador (updated) [2024]: New Selection Criteria!

4 min readFeb 3, 2024

This article involves the following sections:

Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador Program — about, eligibility, timeline, and everything you need to know
The Selection criteria has entirely changed in 2024 (New Selection Criteria for MLSA 2024)
Why you should apply for this program — the perks and other benefits
A complete step-by-step guide to registration and how to be a student ambassador

So let’s get started.

What is the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador Program?

Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors is a global program empowering students to become community leaders and gain valuable skills for their future careers. Ambassadors engage in a high-learning environment through the Microsoft platforms, organizing events to uplift technical and career skills, and enhancing overall employability in their communities. In short, if you are a college student, applying for the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors program is a must. It not only enhances your skills but also adds significant value to your resume.

What are the eligibility criteria?

· Be 16 years of age or older.

· Be enrolled full-time in an accredited academic institution (e.g. college or university)

What are the perks of being an MLSA?

Host workshops through the Microsoft Learn.
Invitation to Microsoft regional, national, and sometimes international events including Microsoft Student Summit, Ignite, etc.
Exclusive swags, badges, and accessories from Microsoft.
Office 365 subscription.
Visual Studio Enterprise(license keys for windows,GitHub Enterprise,Azure DevOps (Basic),Visual Studio Professional IDE)
Azure credits worth $150/month.
Linkedin Learning free subscription.
Nomination to the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) program.

What used to happen till 2023?

The selection process in 2024 has undergone a complete transformation from traditional methods. Previously, applicants would complete an application form on the website and respond to three questions, with two of them requiring answers of approximately 200–250 words. Additionally, a video answer was submitted. Following this, the applications are now quarterly reviewed in January, April, July, and October. If selected based on your application, an invitation to join MLSA is extended to the successful candidates.

How will you be a student ambassador in 2024?

Starting from January 2024, there’s a notable shift in the selection process — moving from a conventional application method to a streamlined registration process. Previously, your participation relied solely on your application submission, leaving the decision of selection in their hands. Now, instead of complex application questions, you’ll be prompted to answer three straightforward registration questions (e.g., “Name 3 favorite AI influencers”). A quick tip: Optimize your time by completing the form within 20 minutes, as the real process begins after this initial step.

Now, what to do next?

Steps to become a student ambassador?

Step 1: Register for the student ambassador program on the website.

Step 2: Join the Discord server using the mail you received on your mail, and you will get your contributor ID within 1–3 days on your mail.

Step 3: Link your GitHub account with Discord to get started.(click on the linked roles to link your Github with Discord.)

Step 4: Click on show all channels

Step 5: Read the Ambassadors-FAQ to learn about program paths and their requirements.

Step 6: Join the Technical Training challenge using your registered email.

Step 7: Select one of the following paths to become a Student Ambassador

Community Influencer: Students who choose the Community Influencer path must complete Technical Training and reach 2,000 unique visitors to Microsoft website pages using their Contributor IDs. After getting your contributor ID, add below mentioned Microsoft websites only with your contributor ID and get 2000 unique visitors (Mind it, unique!!!) For e.g:- The link is https://learn.microsoft.com/training/modules/get-started-ai-fundamentals

You modify the link by adding your Contributor ID to the end of the url
The new link is https://learn.microsoft.com/training/modules/get-started-ai-fundamentals?wt.mc_id=studentamb_######

Demo links are :

2. Community Builders: Students who choose the Community Builder path must complete Technical Training and reach 1,500 net-new modules completed from Cloud Skills Challenges hosted under their Contributor IDs. After you get your contributor ID, you need to add it to the challenge you host and that challenge should have 1500 net-new modules.

3. Startup Advocate: Students who choose the Startup Advocate path must complete Technical Training and refer 30 accepted applications to Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub using their contributor IDs.

Step 8: Complete your Technical Training and path activities.

Step 9: Receive and accept the invitation to join the student ambassador program. Congratulations!! you are now officially a Microsoft Student Ambassador.

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