How much time do I need to dedicate to this program?

We trust you to manage your schedule and determine how much time you can allot to ambassador activities. We believe most ambassadors should be able to handle most activities if they set aside two hours per week. The commitment to the program is one semester, with a chance to opt for extension if you’re interested.

Do I need previous experience?

Not at all! We’re building a movement to defend everyone’s right to privacy, so we’re interested in your ability to lead and inspire others. Show us examples of how you’ve made a difference in your community.

No, this is not a paid position. We’re looking for ambassadors who are inspired by building a better internet where privacy is the default. If you want to influence the internet of the future, the Proton University Ambassador program is for you. And while you won’t get paid, you will get networking opportunities and exclusive swag.

Do I get support and training?

Yes. If you’re selected as a Proton University Ambassador, we will host a kick-off call with you to walk you through how the program works. We will also be in constant communication via email and chat to answer your questions and make sure you get the support you need. You will also be invited to monthly calls with other ambassadors to share your feedback and stories from the campus.

Do I need experience in social media or marketing?

It’s helpful but not required! You could decide to organize offline activities with your community instead, such as distributing our merchandise and initiating discussions about privacy. It’s perfectly fine if you are active on campus, even if you don’t even own a social media account. And vice versa.

Do I need to have a minimum number of followers?

No! All kinds of applications are welcome. What matters are the examples of how you can unite people and how you already make a difference in your community.

Become a Proton University Ambassador

Be a leader in the privacy movement. If you’re a student in the U.S., join a community of passionate students who believe online privacy is worth fighting for.

Apply now!

How it works

Join our exclusive program

Apply to join a small, handpicked group of students who will help shape the future of the internet.

Learn while you lead

Collaborate with one of the most trusted brands in tech on ways to educate and inspire your community to protect their privacy.

Gain experience and rewards

Meet like-minded individuals, help build a better internet where privacy is the default, and receive exclusive gifts.

Why become a Proton University Ambassador?

You’ll build leadership skills, stay ahead of the latest technology trends, and collaborate with the team behind Proton. This is your opportunity to lead change from the bottom up by teaching people how they can control what happens to their information online.

Depending on the involvement, ambassadors will receive rewards that include:

Proton gifts cards, merchandise, and swag
Invitations to special events and workshops
Support for university events
Networking opportunities with the security experts and engineers behind Proton
Opportunity to influence Proton product development by giving feedback
Chance to become the first inaugural class of Proton university ambassadors and shape the program further
Access to Proton social media audience through mentions on our channels
LinkedIn status and reference letters

What does a Proton University Ambassador do?

As an ambassador, you’ll work together with members of the Proton team to help spread the word about privacy and Proton within your community. With the Proton team’s support and guidance, you will:

Be an advocate for online privacy and security
Lead conversations to help your peers understand the value of their data and how to protect it
Distribute Proton content, guides, and merchandise
Create content about the importance of privacy and the benefits of using encrypted tools like Proton
Share exclusive discount codes for Proton services, including Proton Mail, Proton VPN, Proton Calendar, and Proton Drive

How to become a Proton University Ambassador?

We invite all students enrolled in universities in the U.S. to apply to the program. We plan to open the program to universities in more countries in the future. You can apply by filling in the form below. Applications must be submitted by February 28.

We have a limited number of openings, so we’ll only select the strongest applicants to be ambassadors. To stand out, please use the application form to mention community activities and student organizations that you have been involved in. If your application is successful, we’ll contact you later and invite you to join a kick-off call where we’ll share more information about the program.

Apply now!

Who are we looking for?

You’re smart, understand the internet, and want to make a difference in your community. You know a better internet is possible and that a grassroots movement is critical to making it happen. And most importantly, you believe your personal data belongs to you, not Big Tech, and everyone has the same basic right to privacy.

If this sounds like you and you attend any university or college in the U.S., we want to hear from you!

Not a student in the U.S.?

If you’re not enrolled in a U.S. university or college but are still interested in participating, please check this page for future updates. We plan to extend this program in the future.

Not a Proton user yet?

Proton provides easy-to-use encrypted email, calendar, file storage, and VPN, built on the principle of your data, your rules. By choosing and advocating Proton, you protect your privacy and contribute to building a better internet for everyone.

Start protecting your online privacy today by getting a free Proton account.

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People behind Proton

Proton has over 400 team members working in more than 20 countries, representing over 40 nationalities. We’re headquartered in Geneva and have additional offices in Zurich, Skopje, Taipei, Vilnius, and Prague.

We’re solving real-world problems every day, and we want to invite young Ambassadors like you to join us in building a better internet that protects everyone’s privacy online.

Learn more about the team behind Proton.