BECOME UNSW FOUNDERS
STUDENT AMBASSADORS
Official regconition
Official UNSW Founders certificate & Linkedin Badge
Become the face of UNSW Founders
Represent UNSW Founders at university level events
Leadership opportunities
Gain hands on leadership & communication skills
About UNSW Founders
UNSW Founders is the university’s hub for entrepreneurship. Since 2015, we’ve supported 200+ startups each year, provided skills training to 25,000+ students, staff and alumni, and delivered 10,000+ coaching sessions.
About the Program
What is the Student Ambassador Program (SAP)?
A volunteer program empowering UNSW students to engage with Australia’s most entrepreneurial campus through hands-on events, community activations, and outreach. This program also aims to remove structural barriers that limit diverse students’ access to entrepreneurship at UNSW.
2026 Applications closed
Who is this for?
Current UNSW students who are curious about startups, events, creativity or just meeting new people. We’re looking for reliable students who are keen to learn.
No experience needed
Why join?
You’ll earn:
Real leadership experience
Event & communication skills
Priority access to Founders events
Certificates & experience for your CV
UNSW Founders merch
Networking with founders, staff & industry
A supportive student community
Exclusive trainings on leadership, communication, event delivery & marketing
What you’ll do
Run pop-ups and on-campus activations
Support UNSW Founders sold-out events
Help students discover programs & opportunities
Create fun, relatable content on social media
Bring good vibes everywhere you go!
Full Position Description on the application form
Roles you can apply for
Student Ambassador (SA)
The core of the program. You’ll help deliver events, activations and engagement across campus.
You’ll be good at this if you:
enjoy talking to people
like helping & supporting events
want to get involved in the startup community
You will be placed into Events, Marketing & Communications, or Outreach team based on your interests and experience.
Chief Student Entrepreneur (CSE)
For experienced student startup founders. You’ll represent UNSW Founders at events and lead student engagement initiatives.
(No separate application, CSEs are selected from the ambassador pool.)
Program info
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26 Feb 2026: Applications close
Early March: Group interview
21 Mar 2026: Training day
Late March: Offers released
Term 1-3 2026: Events, community activations & content creation.
O-weeks: Major activation delivery
Late Term 3 2026: Program ends
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To apply, you must be:
A current UNSW student in 2026
Able to commit to all Ambassador activities throughout 2026.
Able to attend the group interview in early March and Training Day on 21 March.
Keen to join one of our teams: Events, Marketing & Comms, or Outreach.
Interested in entrepreneurship, student engagement, or community building.
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Around 1–2 activities per week (Minimum 20 hours per term).
Ambassadors must be able to commit to all program activities throughout 2026, including on-campus activations, event support and weekly team tasks. The workload is flexible and designed around student schedules.
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Friendly, positive attitude
Reliable and punctual
Comfortable talking to students
Team player
Willing to learn
Excited about entrepreneurship or events
You do NOT need to have a startup.
How to apply
Fill out the application form (personal information + 1 page resume + short responses)
If shortlisted → group interview
Attend Training Day
Receive an offer
Welcome to the team!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Relevant experience is preferred but not compulsory.
We look for students who are curious, proactive and excited about events, marketing, outreach or entrepreneurship.
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The Student Ambassador role is volunteer based but offer extensive opportunities to grow.
See benefits above.
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The program runs from Term 1 to Term 3 2026. Applications for the 2026 cohort close on 26 February 2026.
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Student Ambassador
A volunteer role open to any UNSW student.
Supports events, activations, workshops and student engagement.
Works in one of three teams: Events, Marketing & Comms, or Outreach.
Focus is on building experience, learning skills and representing Founders on campus.
No experience needed, it's the entry point into the ecosystem.
Chief Student Entrepreneur (CSE)
A leadership position for students who already have a startup or are actively building one.
Represents UNSW Founders at major events, panels, media opportunities and internal leadership meetings.
Works closely with the Founders team on strategy, entrepreneurship engagement and student founder advocacy.
Acts as a role model for the ambassador cohort and wider student community.
Selected through a separate process; only a small number of CSEs are appointed each year.
Read more about CSE here
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Yes, we look for students who are reliable and keen to learn. We will offer supports to help you get started with your ideas.
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Yes, all faculties welcome.
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Yes, upon completion of program requirements.
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Yes. On the application form, you can indicate if you’d like to be considered for the CSE role. To be considered for the CSE roles, you must have a current startup of your own.
Got questions?
Email founders@unsw.edu.au
Delivered by
William Nguyen
William Nguyen is a UNSW student leader, educator-in-training, and long-time champion of international student communities. As a Social Media Assistant and program facilitator at UNSW Founders, he has helped deliver some of the university’s most impactful student-focused events and initiatives. William is passionate about empowering students to discover entrepreneurship, build community and grow their confidence through real experiences.