The Google Student Ambassador Program is an opportunity for students to act as liaisons between Google and their universities. These ambassadors:

1. Learn about innovative Google products and programs
2. Plan and host fun events on campus
3. Act as a campus contact for Google teams
4. Help Google better understand each university’s culture

It’s that time of the year again, when students are selected from universities across Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) to be part the Google Student Ambassador program. The second year of the program saw tremendous growth as it expanded from 6 to 12 countries, and grew from 28 to 97 universities with 160 Ambassadors within 1 year.

Google Student Ambassadors (GSAs) are student leaders on campus whose mission is to use technology to make a difference, not only in their universities, but also in their communities more widely.

Eligible Field of Study

They have majors from Computer Science, to Anthropology, to Business, to Zoology! (in other words, any student is eligible)

Selection Criteria and Eligibility

Ambassadors are thrilled by new technology, enthusiastic about Google, and involved in their school communities.

Number of Student Ambassadors: 160 student Ambassadors where selected within one year

Value of Program

Google Ambassadors have the opportunity to enhance their professional development, leadership, and communication skills, and access to a unique network of Google Ambassadors across EMEA. Plus, there’s swag!

With the skills developed during their tenure, a number of GSAs have even gone on to start their own businesses

Duration of Program:

The program is one school year in length.

Application Deadline

April 11, 2013.

How to Apply

If you’re inspired to participate in the Google Student Ambassador Program, you are invited to enter for the 2013 program. Eligible students from all backgrounds should complete the application form here before April 11, 2013.

GSAs are improving collaboration and communication among students and faculty by conducting trainings on tools such as Google Apps for Education, Google+ for Education and YouTube for School. They have also helped students and faculty to take advantage of Google initiatives for academia like the Google Online Marketing Challenge, Google Summer of Code and Google scholarships.