Editor’s Note: applications are closed for Student Squad. Thank you to everyone who applied for the program or shared details to help raise awareness of the program. Successful applicants will be contacted in August.
Watch for the interesting content created by Student Squad members throughout the upcoming school season. And for all of your back to school tech needs, be sure to see the many great deals that Best Buy has on its website throughout the rest of the summer.
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Are you a tech savvy student who loves to share their newest devices with the rest of the world? That’s the kind of person Best Buy is looking for! Technology is way more fun when you can tell people about it … especially when you get some of the latest and greatest technology for free. Intrigued? Learn more about the new Student Squad program coming to Best Buy Canada, then tell your friends and family to also check it out. We’ll soon be selecting a small group of students to be the first Student Squad for Best Buy.
Who can apply
I’m sure that one of the first questions you want answered is “Am I eligible to apply for Best Buy’s Student Squad?” The answer is yes, if you:
- live in Canada,
- will be a student at a college, university, trade school, or other post-secondary school throughout the duration of the program (September 2022 to January 2023),
- are active on social media. To be considered for this program, applicants must have an active and public TikTok and Instagram profile—YouTube is a bonus.
The Student Squad program will run from September until January. During this five month period, participants will be sent technology carried by Best Buy to use and enjoy. They will be required to post video, images, and thoughts about the tech they receive on their own social channels. They will also be periodically featured on Best Buy’s social channels. And, they can earn commission on sales made on eligible products through their affiliate links. The purpose is clear: raise awareness of the latest and greatest technology available at Best Buy.
How will the program work
The program begins with the selection process. Each student who thinks they would make a great Student Squad ambassador will first click on the “Apply Now for Student Squad” link in this article to access the application form. This link will be live from June 30th until July 22nd. Complete that form as completely as you can.
Applications will be reviewed during the last week of July and up to five students will be advised of their acceptance into the program early in August.
What are the benefits of participating
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who loves tech and it comes with some amazing benefits. These benefits come in two different forms: free products and affiliate commission.
- Free technology: Students participating in this program will get to keep the technology that Best Buy sends to them for the purpose of this program. The tech will vary from participant to participant and may include laptops, tablets, electric transportation, smart home devices, health tech, and more.
- Affiliate commission: Sharing links to the products that you receive on social channels will bring financial benefits to each participant. Students have the potential to earn a percentage of each eligible sale that results from someone clicking on the link in your social post. For example, you post about an electric scooter your received from Best Buy, someone clicks on the link in your post and buys a scooter, you get rewarded with a percentage of that sale. Percentages will vary depending on product category and will range between five and eight percent for most products.
You can see the full details about what is eligible for commission in the “Payout Details” section on the application form.
On top of these tangible benefits, you will be developing an online reputation for sharing quality products online and building your online profile as a paid affiliate marketer. Best Buy will also allow some of your content to be shared on its channels, boosting impressions on your channels and expanding your community of followers.
I don¡t know a student who would be a good ambassador. My sons are both done college.
Claire would be a fantastic Student Squad ambassador for Best Buy Canada, as she is smart, personable, and very knowledgeable.
I think BreAnn would make a great ambassador. She is hard working and a great leader in bettering the environment for the future.
I think Stephen would make a great part of this program, because he’s the first person I turn to when I want to learn about tech items. He would make a great reviewer and promoter.
My son Daniel who knows his technology very well and would be an asset as an ambassador
Mike would make a great Ambassador as he love to talk with people.
My nephew would make a great ambassador as he is very sufficient in using many technologies.
My friend Bob would be the perfect ambassador because he’s great at tech and communicatoin.
My friend, Matthew, would make a great Student Squad ambassador because he loves playing with the latest tech.
I think Aedan would be a great Student Squad ambassador. He loves posting on tiktok, is creative, and takes risks.
my grandson Daniel would be the perfect ambassador cause he loves his tech
I think Aiden would make a great student ambassador. He meets all requirements and loves tec!
Tania would be a great Student Squad ambassador because her good looks make people try to pretend to take her opinions seriously.
I think Sam would make an excellent ambassador because he values his education, while knowing how to unwind in his free game with a little bit of casual gaming.
free time*
My nephew, Gianni! He’s a tech wiz!
My cool nephew Jamie would make a terrific SchoolSquadAmbassador! He is seriously focused on the goals at hand, and tech is a core part of that..
My daughter Natasha as she is great with all types of technology
my friend Darlene would make a great Student Squad ambassador because she is focussed and trying to upgrade her life!
Cindy would be a great student ambassador. She’s really involved at her school and loves tech.
My sister Margie would be a fantastic Student ambassador. She’s been working on her masters and has gone through the whole system!
Lauren would be a great student ambassador
Tom, he is friendly
My friend Sean would be a great student Ambassador because he is returned to school after leaving the Army to get a Doctorate in Pharmacology.
Jon would be a great ambassador as he is very tech-savvy and also very active on social media
My nephew Mathew because he has been a student for a few years and loves a challenge
My granddaughter Amy would be a great ambassador.
My son Liel cause he loves the leadership role and he can describe the ins and outs of all these laptops in his sleep
I think Crystal would make the perfect student squad ambassador. She is one of the most dedicated university students I’ve ever met. She lives with a physical disability that requires most of her classes online, but she is well on her way to be a psychiatrist someday.
My nephew Daniel would be ideal cause he knows his tech inside out and can rant about this laptop forever
Steven would be a great student squad ambassador he is a very active gamer
Jenny! She would be amazing, she is obsessed with all things technology and is going to school for robotics.
My good friend Trevor would make an amazing ambassador! He is knowledgeable and kind!
Max, because he is articulate and a great student
I’m not a school student anymore but I’m a student of life and I think I would be the perfect Student Squad Ambassador because I can demonstrate how easy or hard it is to use a product and give great detail on the specifications to help someone make the right purchase and to teach them how exactly to use the products and features.
I would most probably be your best Ambassador
I definitely think my cousin Jasnoor would make a great Student Squad ambassador as she is very social and she’s a tech savvy student.
Anthony is very talented electronically and would be a great choice
My nephew, Jayden, would be amazing as a student ambassador. That kid has never met a piece of technology he can’t immediately master
My good friend Rebecca would make a great Student Squad ambassador. She handles online platforms flawlessly, has a healthy following and is desearving of this role
It is almost worth going back to school for…
William would be excellent at this.
Thomas my son is into gaming and is on social media.
I would say that my little sister Tracy would be perfect for the program because she is really active on social media and I think she would do a fantastic job as an ambassador! She is always glued to her laptop at home when she’s not at school! 😛
Alicia would be a great Student Squad ambassador. She has an online following, is great with video editing software, and we need more female representation!
I’d choose my son Justin as a Student Squad ambassador. He’s into all the latest tech and social media savvy.
I think Javier would do a great job.
My parents picked me but I’ve got one more year of high school left – Otherwise I’m stepping up to the plate and nominating myself.
William my son is busy on social media and is heavily into gaming
I honestly don’t know anyone appropriate! Wish I did.
My son William – he meets all your qualifications and more
I definitly think my friend Paul would be a great fit for this program as he has a lot of followers accross multiple platforms and he’s a tech savy student
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