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# Qualcomm Student Ambassador Program

## Program Overview

The **Qualcomm Student Ambassador Program** is an exclusive initiative designed to empower university students by promoting their innovative projects and research. This program leverages Qualcomm Technologies' cutting-edge developer platforms to provide students with unique opportunities for growth and collaboration.

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Featured Resources

[Product Brief](https://www.qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Qualcomm-Student-Ambassador-Program-Overview.pdf)

[Developer Platforms for Universities](https://www.qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Developer%20Platforms%20for%20Universities.pdf)

## Benefits

As a Qualcomm Student Ambassador, you’ll have access to a range of exclusive opportunities and resources designed to support your growth and impact on campus, including:

### Your Qualcomm Platform of Choice

Access to a Qualcomm developer platform selected to best support your work in the program.

### Guidance From a Qualcomm Mentor

Personalized, reasonable mentorship from a Qualcomm employee who will help you navigate projects, technology, and ambassador responsibilities.

### Special Event Invitations

Opportunities to attend select Qualcomm events, offered at Qualcomm’s discretion.

### Qualcomm Swag

Official Qualcomm branded promotional items to help you represent the program.

### Official Ambassador Recognition

The ability to call yourself a Qualcomm Student Ambassador when participating in approved program activities and following Qualcomm branding guidelines.

### Event Support Opportunities

Potential support for events you organize as an ambassador, subject to Qualcomm approval and any applicable requirements.

Note: Benefits are personal to each student, have no cash value, may vary by region or availability, and can be changed or discontinued by Qualcomm at any time.

## Student Ambassador Responsibilities

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### Lead a Technical Project

Propose, design, and publicly publish at least one original project using the platform of choice, with clear milestones and deliverables.

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### Host Engaging Events

Run at least one event to showcase the completed project and inspire engagement within the academic community.

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### Drive Social Presence

Share social media content highlighting each project and event, following Qualcomm branding guidelines.

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### Build Campus Community

Organize meet ups, host 1–2 showcase events, and collaborate with clubs or hackathon teams to support peer innovation.

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### Communicate Progress

Submit biweekly written updates, participate in a midpoint mentor check in, and present outcomes at a final showcase to Qualcomm leadership.

## Selection Process

The Qualcomm Student Ambassador Program recognizes and empowers top performing university students who have excelled in Qualcomm affiliated academic, technical, and innovation initiatives. To maintain a high caliber cohort and ensure full compliance, participation is invite only.

### Basis for Invitation

Students are invited based on proven excellence in previous Qualcomm supported activities, including but not limited to:

- Hackathons
- Research collaborations
- Workshops and technical bootcamps
- Innovation challenges
- Educational cohorts and training programs

Invited students consistently demonstrate:

- Meaningful, sustained engagement
- Strong technical or leadership performance
- Professionalism and positive conduct

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### Merit Based Criteria

Ambassador selection is grounded in demonstrated achievement. Invitations are issued based on:

- Excellence in Qualcomm affiliated programming
- Quality and impact of contributions
- Alignment with ambassador responsibilities

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### Global Ambassador Requirements

For non‑U.S. students or non‑U.S. citizens:

- An FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) review is required prior to selection
- Additional regional compliance checks may be necessary
- No ambassador position is confirmed until all compliance approvals are complete.

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## FAQs

#### How can I apply to be a Qualcomm Student Ambassador?

Students are selected based on demonstrated performance and participation in Qualcomm programs. These may include:

- Hackathons
- Research collaborations
- Workshops or technical bootcamps
- Innovation challenges
- Education cohorts or training programs

Ambassadors typically have:

- Meaningful and consistent engagement
- Strong technical skills or leadership
- Professional conduct

The best way to be considered is to participate in a [Qualcomm‑sponsored or Qualcomm‑hosted hackathon](https://www.qualcomm.com/developer/events).

#### Can I post about being a Qualcomm Student Ambassador on LinkedIn or social media?

Yes! Ambassadors are encouraged to make at least one professional social media post for each event or project they participate in. Posts should follow Qualcomm’s brand guidelines and clearly state that you are a Qualcomm Student Ambassador, not a Qualcomm employee.

#### Can I put this position on my résumé?

Absolutely. The Qualcomm Student Ambassador role is an excellent résumé builder that highlights your experience collaborating directly with a top Fortune 500 technology company.

#### Who owns the intellectual property (IP) created in these projects?

Any IP generated by a Qualcomm Student Ambassador while preparing a project is retained by the Ambassador or their university, in accordance with the university’s intellectual property policies. Students are also encouraged to release their code or documentation as open source when appropriate.

#### I have a project idea, but it does not use Qualcomm’s platforms. Can I still propose it?

Projects do need to utilize one of Qualcomm’s released platforms to be eligible. If your idea isn’t using one yet, we still encourage you to explore how it might be adapted, many concepts can be a great fit once aligned with the available platforms and tools.

#### What kinds of events am I expected to host or coordinate?

You have a wide range of options! Events can be as small as a club pizza party where you showcase your ongoing project and highlight the capabilities of Qualcomm’s platforms and supporting ecosystem, or as large as a multi university or industry hackathon featuring Qualcomm platforms as a dedicated track or core component.

## Meet Qualcomm’s Student Ambassadors

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Tanishqa Taywade Patil | NCSU

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Kevin Chhim | UCI

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Ryan Ong | UCI

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Millan Shah Kumar | Purdue

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Nicolas Mounier | UCSB

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Shreya Shirsathe | UCLA

## Past Ambassadors

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Abhishek Kumar | NYU

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Nirmal Boghara | NYU