Microsoft Imagine Cup Junior 2023 for Young Students Worldwide

Microsoft Imagine Cup Junior 2023: A global challenge for students

When is the Application Deadline:

10th May 2023

Tell Me About Microsoft Imagine Cup Junior:

Now in its fourth year, Imagine Cup Junior is an exciting opportunity for students aged 13-18 years old to learn about technology and how it can be used to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges, while participating in a global student challenge. It’s a great introduction to technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and cybersecurity, and is suitable for all levels, especially beginners.

At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We believe that students today will be the changemakers of tomorrow, so we need to empower them with the tools, resources and opportunities to learn new skills and prepare for the future workforce.

What Type of Scholarship is this?

Contest

Who can apply for Microsoft Imagine Cup Junior?

Imagine Cup Junior 2023 is a global challenge open to students aged 13-18 to empower them to learn about technology and develop a concept or idea to make a difference in their local community and the world around them. It’s a great introduction to technology for students and hopes to inspire students to gain appreciation and insight into new concepts. 

Participation in Imagine Cup Junior for students is via a Team Leader (educator, instructor, parent, or guardian – over the age of 18). Team Leaders register on behalf of students and gain access to the Imagine Cup Junior resource pack outlined below to facilitate learning and the challenge. Students work in teams of one (1) to six (6) to develop an original concept addressing Microsoft’s AI for Good Initiatives and complete the Imagine Cup Junior PowerPoint submission template.

How are Applicants Selected?

After going through the materials available in the resource pack, students form teams of one through six and brainstorm ideas to leverage technology to help make a positive difference to the world around them, aligned to the Microsoft AI for Good Initiatives—Health, Cultural Heritage, Earth, Accessibility and Humanitarian Action. Students produce a concept in the Imagine Cup Junior PowerPoint template and submit (via their team leader) to the website platform. 

Which Countries are Eligible?

Any

How Many Scholarships will be Given?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of Microsoft Imagine Cup Junior?

Imagine Cup Junior helps students build skills in technology concepts that will help them in their future learning and in the workforce.

How to Apply for Microsoft Imagine Cup Junior:

Participation in Imagine Cup Junior is through a Team Leader (such as an educator, instructor, parent, or guardian over the age of 18. The 2023 challenge is open for registration now!

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