What are Microsoft Student Partners (MSPs)?

Microsoft Student Partners are some of the brightest, most innovative student technology enthusiasts who are currently studying at a university in the UK. There are two types of Microsoft Student Partner: Technical and Marketing.

Where can you find a Microsoft Student Partner (MSP)?

For events coming to your campus keep in touch with your MSP, email the Academic Marketing Team on ukmsp@microsoft.com or sign up to the studentzine newsletter.

Contact us on ukmsp@microsoft.com if you have any questions!

The MSPs are part of a one year programme which is designed to help students get the most out of Microsoft tools and technologies. MSPs will host free events on campus for students to attend which include the very latest news and prizes to be won. The MSP programme develops skills and gives students a head start in the ‘real world’ once they graduate and enter industry.

In return, MSPs get an annual subscription to MSDN, software giveaways, the chance to attend Microsoft hosted events and more.

What's involved?

MSPs communicate with the student body and faculty. They hold events which include workshops, demonstrations, competitions and more.

MSPs will benefit from a two day MSP Launch in September and will receive a start-up kit with materials to begin raising awareness about MS technologies and what is available for students.

MSPs will receive presentations and demonstrations of XNA, Silverlight and more, as well as have the opportunity to build their own games in XNA and Popfly. They will run competitions with fellow students.

MSPs will also be helping students enter in the Imagine Cup which is designed to reward the most innovative student developer for their themed programmes. To enter the competition and find out more visit the Imagine Cup Site.

This Brand New programme is aimed at a business/marketing student who can represent their University by running events and keeping the campus informed on the latest technology which is shaping technology academic and personal lives. We are currently recruiting so read on to find out more.

What’s involved?

Marketing Microsoft Student Partner will run free and exciting events on campus focusing on technology such as Windows Vista and Office 2007. All materials will be supplied and MSPs will have opportunities to win fantastic prizes. Marketing MSPs will gain experience of running promotional campaigns, and competitions, Marketing Microsoft Student Partners will build student awareness around relevant products and services that can make a real difference to their academic lives.

In return a Marketing MSP will:

• Receive valuable experience, develop marketing skills and gain a head start in the ‘real world’ once they graduate and enter industry.


• Be eligible to receive a certified CIM qualification upon successful completion of the programme.


• Be able to attend exclusive Microsoft events - the first one is on 4th and 5th September 2008 at Microsoft Campus, Reading.


• Be able to receive rewards and prizes for successful completion of marketing projects: everything from free software, gadgets through to VIP tickets to gigs at Wembley!


• Receive training throughout the year through events, web casts and training materials.
• Chance to network, interact with wider student body and get to know Microsoft.

How to apply:

Simple! Just send in an up to date CV to ukmsp@microsoft.com and attach a paragraph telling us why you would like to become a marketing MSP!

To gain the most of out of the programme send through your application by 22nd August 2008 so you can attend the MSP launch.

All applications for the Marketing Microsoft Student Programme close by 14th September 2008.