This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Applexity.Ox
Communities
Ever heard of technical communities ? their initiatives about educating people around ? If yes, That's where my community journey started while i was writing few lines of codes, solving problems in general. If you've not heard of it yet You're always welcomed. In short Technical Communities are the group of people who come together to learn, build & share their expertise to upskill others by means of hosting various events, sessions, workshops & last but not the least ""Hackathons"" ...
I started my community contribution journey from the very start of my B.Tech First Semester, where I joined Entrepreneurship Cell, Google Developers Student Club. Then I continued Upskilling my self in the Web & App Domain. Since I was beginners few open source communities inspired to me learn more about tech. Later I got to volunteer for my First Ever Tech Event that Successfully hosted over 230+ members. This is where my Community Journey Interest boomed. Imagine hundreds or any number of people are gathered from different parts of your city or maybe from another city just to learn from experts, they network & take away many memories, friends & of course lot of Swags like those cool looking stickers to pamper your inner child :) haha, Refreshments too. Those few hours of learning, building & meeting new people gives a different vibe all together. We got to learn & implement lot of new ideas that our amazing expert speakers shares.
That was the day I decided that I'll contribute to communities more often. Then I kept myself going in that path & continued to Upskill myself & help other as well. I then came across MLSA Program which is inspiring for many community leaders as well.
I applied for the program, via a referral from one of our university's tech community leader. He's truly inspiring & a great software engineer. My skillset and community led mindset helped me to show my leadership. I applied in November of 2023, & Got my Acceptance in the Microsoft Learn SA Community Program in January of 2024. I Huge Shoutout to our community messiah "Pablo" Sir from MLSA Family. He's our heart & soul for the MLSA Community.
MLSA program comes with three levels that consists of numerous benefits, opportunities & resources. You gets Level - Up one by one from ""New MLSA"" to ""Beta MLSA"" and then the highest level ""GOLD MLSA"" Benefits grows. You can checkout their individual perks & Apply for your application here : https://mvp.microsoft.com/studentambassadors
Attaching a pic of the swags that came from USA from Microsoft to motive you :)
Yes! You can also become a Microsoft learn Student Ambassador, here's how!
Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador (MLSA) program looks for candidates who are not just good at coding, but who can also create impact in their community. Here are the main qualities they focus on:
🔑 Key Qualities MLSA Looks For
- Community Building Spirit 🤝
Do you genuinely enjoy teaching, mentoring, and helping peers learn tech?
Have you organized or contributed to events, meetups, workshops, or communities
- Passion for Technology đź’»
You don’t need to be an expert in everything, but you should show eagerness to learn new technologies.
Knowledge/experience with Microsoft technologies (Azure, Power Platform, GitHub, etc.) is a bonus, but not mandatory.
- Leadership & Initiative 🚀
Can you take charge of projects/events?
Do you step up to solve problems instead of waiting for someone else?
- Communication Skills 🗣️
They want student leaders who can explain technical concepts clearly to beginners.
Good writing (blogs, tutorials) + speaking (sessions, workshops) skills matter a lot.
- Consistency & Dedication đź“…
Are you someone who starts something and actually carries it forward?
Many apply, but Microsoft selects those who will consistently contribute throughout their term.
Impact-Oriented Mindset 🌍
What’s your vision as an MLSA? How will you empower students around you?
Your application should reflect a clear purpose (not just “for the badge/LinkedIn”).
Apply here: https://mvp.microsoft.com/studentambassadors
Wishing you a very good luck! In case you've questions for me, please feel free to share.
Happy Coding,
Applexity :)
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Applexity.Ox
Applexity.Ox | Sciencx (2025-08-26T23:42:42+00:00) My Journey of a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/08/26/my-journey-of-a-microsoft-learn-student-ambassador/
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