MICROSOFT IS A WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS, DON’T PULL DOWN THE SHADE!
- Azure for students
Students, did you know that you can started with $100 in Azure credits to be used within the first 12 months plus select free services without requiring a credit card at sign-up? Did you also know that Azure provides free access to downloadable software developer tools, Microsoft Learn, Microsoft certification exams, and career resources through LinkedIn? If you did not know, then it is time to get working.
How can I activate these benefits?
- The first step is to open this website.
- The next step is to click the activate now button.
- After that, you will be required to login. At this stage you have to use your University’s email address or your student partner email to verify that you are a student. For instance, johndoe@uonbi.ac.ke.
After you login, you see a window like the one below. Imagine getting all that for free!
For more information, visit the azure for students website.
2. Microsoft student partners (MSP)
MSP gives you an opportunity to learn, share and be part of a community. You get a chance to build your knowledge in the technologies you have a passion for through self paced learning materials, peers and Microsoft experts. After learning you share your knowledge with other students.You also get to be part of a community where coding is the shared language.
MSP also brings hackathons and other amazing events to your university.
In the few months I have been a MSP, I have learnt quite a lot and gotten an opportunity to interact with great team of MSPs from all over the world. I can proudly say that MSP has nurtured me to become a better person.
Apply here to be an MSP in your university.
3. Imagine Cup
After getting the $100 in Azure credits, gaining knowledge and skills through the MSP program, Microsoft give you a chance to bring your innovation to life and win upto USD100, 000, get mentorship and travel.
All you need to do is to find a team, register and use your knowledge of technology to create solutions that shape our daily lives.
To register for the next imagine cup, visit the imagine cup site.
Most people miss opportunity because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. — Thomas A. Edison. Do not be one of them.
Thank you Microsoft for giving us a chance to build ourselves.