Educators

Microsoft provides grants for educators wanting to use Windows Azure in their curricula. These grants are facilitated through Windows Azure academic passes, which provide the following resources:

Apply for a grant

Grant applications are designated for faculty who are teaching Windows Azure in their curricula as well as faculty preparing to integrate Windows Azure into their curricula. Educator Grant awards are subject to demand and availability.  Educators will receive a special 12-month pass for their exclusive use, and may request 6-month non-renewable passes for distribution to their students.  Each pass is valid from the date of redemption. Educators may apply for passes for each of the courses they are teaching, and may only distribute these passes to students registered as part of their educational institution.

To apply for an Educator Grant fill out this simple application form and provide us with:

• Your name
• Your email contact
• Institution/University name
• Course name
• Course description
• Number of students in your course
• Number of Windows Azure platform academic passes needed
• Date when passes will be used

Educators may apply for passes for each of the courses they are teaching, and may only distribute these passes to students registered as part of their educational institution.

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