Microsoft Imagine Cup

The Imagine Cup is more than just a competition—it's a transformative experience designed to help student founders turn their innovative ideas into reality. Participants receive access to cutting-edge technology, expert mentorship, and the opportunity for global recognition and prizes that can accelerate the growth of their startup or project. Scholarship Details • Opportunity to receive technical and entrepreneurial mentorship • Global recognition and valuable prizes for winning teams • Participants must create a fully functional software project with supporting documentation • Teams can have up to four eligible students • Mentors (such as faculty members) and other associates can support the project (business planning, marketing, design, etc.) Eligibility Criteria • Open to students aged 18 and older • Must be actively enrolled in a high school or college • Open to students worldwide, except for residents of Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria • Open to students majoring in or interested in: Computer Science Design Electronics Computer Engineering Graphic Design Film, Television & Interactive Media • Computer Science • Design • Electronics • Computer Engineering • Graphic Design • Film, Television & Interactive Media Application Process 1. Create a team of up to four eligible students 2. Develop a fully functional piece of software with supporting documentation 3. Submit the project along with documentation through the Imagine Cup portal 4. Ensure that your team includes eligible members and any advisors or associates follow the guidelines 5. Present your project to the competition judges The Imagine Cup is a unique opportunity for students to showcase their technical and creative skills on a global stage. If you have a groundbreaking idea and the skills to bring it to life, form your team and join the competition for a chance to gain recognition and accelerate your career!