DreamSpark

DreamSpark is an invention from Microsoft enabling students from all over the world (estimated up to 35 million) to get software design and development tools at no charge (or a very little fee). It was originally designed for college students, but now it also includes highschool students.  And now it's comming to Denmark. At this point it is in the testing phase, but hopefully shortly be a reallity.

For more info see Martin Esmann's blog or the official site.