The Microsoft Imagine Cup Junior 2023 application period is currently open. Imagine Cup Junior, now in its fourth year, is an exciting chance for students aged 13 to 18 to learn about technology and how it can be utilized to address some of the world’s most pressing problems while competing in a worldwide student competition. It’s an excellent introduction to technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and cybersecurity, and it’s appropriate for all skill levels, particularly novices.
Students can participate in Imagine Cup Junior through a Team Leader (educator, instructor, parent, or guardian – over the age of 18). Team Leaders enrol students on their behalf and obtain access to the Imagine Cup Junior resource bundle to help with learning and the challenge.
Students work in groups of one (1) to six (6) to create an original solution that addresses Microsoft’s AI for Good Initiatives and fill out the Imagine Cup Junior PowerPoint entry form.
Microsoft’s aim is to enable every individual and organization on the globe to accomplish more. They think that today’s students will be tomorrow’s changemakers, therefore they must provide them with the tools, resources, and opportunity to master new skills and prepare for the future workforce.
Eligibility:
- Open to students aged 13-18 years old;
- Students from all over the world can participate.
Application:
Team Leaders must submit projects on behalf of their student teams before the submission deadline, May 10, 2023.
Once registered for Imagine Cup Junior, Team Leaders can access all the materials needed to educate students and run a great Imagine Cup Junior challenge. These resources include:
- Beginners Kit – six (6) 45-minute lesson modules. New this year are additional AI lessons in Minecraft: Education Edition as well as an option for students to create a prototype of their concept using Microsoft Azure for Students
- Deep Learning Modules – 6 sets of in-depth content
- Team Leader Toolkit – get students excited about participating in Imagine Cup Junior with participation resources including social media templates, certificates, posters, and t-shirt templates
- Submission Template
- Judging Criteria and Rubric
- Rules and Regulations
Team Leaders can also access hackathon materials to run a hackathon in their classroom to help further understand best practices for running Imagine Cup Junior and facilitate additional learning for students.
