The Perplexity Campus Strategist program offers college students an opportunity to gain practical experience in AI while working with one of the industry’s leading companies.
Program overview: Perplexity’s 2025 Campus Strategist initiative is accepting applications through December 28, 2024, offering students a chance to engage with AI technology and industry leadership.
- The free program provides monthly virtual meetings with Perplexity’s leadership team
- Participants gain experience in creating and executing campus marketing campaigns
- Students receive a complimentary Perplexity Pro account and early access to new features
- Top-performing strategists earn a trip to Perplexity’s San Francisco headquarters
Eligibility requirements: Perplexity has established specific criteria to ensure selected candidates can effectively represent the company on campus.
- Applicants must be full-time university students and current Perplexity users
- Strong communication skills and entrepreneurial spirit are essential qualities
- The program is open to students from all academic majors
- Each campus is limited to three strategist positions
- Time commitment is minimal, requiring only 2-3 hours per month
Application process: The straightforward application focuses on gathering essential information about potential candidates.
- Students must provide basic personal information and university details
- Applications require social media handles and campus involvement history
- Candidates must explain their motivation for joining the program
- The application window closes on December 28, 2024
Past success stories: The 2024 program demonstrated creative implementation of AI promotion strategies across campuses.
- Previous strategists organized innovative marketing campaigns
- Notable events included flying promotional banners over major football games
- Students successfully managed marketing budgets for campus events
Future implications: As AI continues to reshape education and industry, programs like this represent a growing trend of technology companies investing in student talent development while simultaneously building brand awareness on college campuses.
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