Top 5 Developer/Student Programs
Tags: api, learning, opensource, beginners
Published: 2024-01-27 10:52:43

Hey Folks are you interested to up-skill yourself 👀 and want to be stand unique in your college 😄? So Discover these curated Developer and Student programs designed to enhance your skills 😎 for future growth 🚀.

## 1) _Google Developer Student Club_
 

![GDSC](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/eb83z5twj38sk16xp8i3.png)

Google Developer Student Clubs provide an opportunity for college and university students to connect and learn with other developers from around the globe. With over 1,500 chapters across more than 100 countries, you'll have the chance to explore new ideas, build solutions for local businesses and communities, and gain hands-on experience with Google technology.

Google Developer Student Clubs are university based community groups for students interested in Google developer technologies. Students from all undergraduate or graduate programs with an interest in growing as a developer are welcome. By joining a GDSC, students grow their knowledge in a peer-to-peer learning environment and build solutions for local businesses and their community.

###What is the eligibility to apply this program ?

- Having a minimum of two years left until graduation which means you must be in the 2nd or 3rd year of your graduation
- Must be enrolled in an UG program at any college or university
- Commitment of one year to work
- Leadership Skills and strong technical understanding of computer programming.
- Host a meet-up event once a month and at least every 3 months.

If you don't selected as Lead you can also contribute as Core Team in GDSC.

> Check [GDSC](https://developers.google.com/community/gdsc) and apply to lead your local university chapter 😀.
 
## 2) _Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors_

![MLSA](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/dbdn08wbbpuqc8c51z2z.png)

The Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador program is a great way for students to connect with others who share their passion for technology. Upon acceptance, you'll be connected to a global community of fellow Ambassadors via Microsoft Teams, as well as with Microsoft mentors who are there to help you along your journey.

If you're not sure what your passion is, that's okay too. As long as you're willing to explore different things and try them out, you're welcome in tech community! 

### What is the eligibility to apply for this program ?

- To apply, you must be at least 16 years old, have valid identification and be actively enrolled in an accredited, higher education academic institution.
- Students from all academic backgrounds who want to grow their career and tech skills while making a difference in their communities are welcome to apply. Some experience in coding or technology is helpful.
- Students in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, and the Region of Crimea are not eligible for the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors program. U.S. export regulations prohibit the export of goods and services to these countries/regions and therefore students of these countries/regions are not eligible to participate.

> Those who are interested and willing to became a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador can apply here : [MLSA](https://studentambassadors.microsoft.com/)

## 3) _Amazon Web Services (AWS) Community Builders_

![AWS](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/1dpndqgj9x3ka9ahz6m0.jpg)

The AWS Community Builders program is the perfect opportunity for technical builders using AWS services to share their knowledge and skills with others. As a member of the program, you'll create community contributions such as written technical resources and video content, including blog posts, videos, webinars, tutorials, open source projects and more.

Additionally, you'll have the chance to organize technical communities that help other AWS builders learn new skills and build on the platform. By joining the AWS Community Builders program, you'll be able to share your experience and help others succeed with AWS.

### What is the eligibility to apply for this program ?

- Any individual who is 18 or older and passionate about building on AWS can apply to join the AWS Community Builders program. The application process is open to AWS technical builders worldwide, and all interested individuals are welcome and encouraged to apply. The AWS Community Builders program seeks applicants from all regions, demographics, and underrepresented communities.
- Applications will be reviewed twice a year, and applicants who are accepted into the program will be invited on a twice-yearly basis. While there is no single specific criterion for being accepted into the program, emphasis is placed on evidence and accuracy of technical content that helps other AWS-focused builders, such as blog posts, videos, open source contributions, and presentations.
 

> To become a part of the AWS program [AWS](https://aws.amazon.com/developer/community/community-builders/), you need to fill in an application form and complete the application process.(The process is not always open, so make sure you follow their social media to fit in the application window.)

## 4) _GitHub Campus Expert_ 

![Github Campus Expert](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/e6m1uctlb1ghwxcwrg2w.png)

The Campus Experts program is for student leaders who are passionate about building diverse and inclusive spaces for learning skills, sharing experiences, and building projects together. They can be found all over the world leading in-person and online conferences, meetups, and hackathons, as well as maintaining open-source projects.  

With the GitHub Campus Experts training, you'll learn technical and professional skills such as public speaking, technical writing, community leadership, and software development that will help you build a strong technical community, teach valuable skills, create new opportunities for your student community.

### What is the eligibility to apply for this program ?

To become a GitHub Campus Expert, you must:

- Be a GitHub user for at least six months.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be enrolled in a formal higher education institution.
- Have more than one year left as a student before graduating.
- Not be enrolled in the GitHub Campus Advisors Program.
- Validate your student status through the [GitHub Student Developer Pack](https://education.github.com/pack).

> so, if you think you have little experience and you can make change in your Campus ? Apply here : [Github Campus Expert](https://education.github.com/experts)

## 5) _Postman Student Leader_

![Postman Student Leader](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/8bmeuq7u0d3b253rs0nf.png)

If you are interested in API so it's your program , if you are not interested then it is also your program 😅. Because the APIs are not just for developers. According to Postman's latest State of the API Report, almost half of the survey respondents identified as holding non-developer roles, such as management, solutions architects, business and data analysts, educators and researchers.

Postman is an API development tool that helps to build, test, and modify APIs. You must be wondering what APIs are, We don't know about APIs.

Even I didn't know about APIs until I did the Postman Student Expert Certification

Postman has various [student programs](https://www.postman.com/student-program/) from where we can learn about APIs and also gives us the opportunity to promote API literacy amongst students and educators.

### What is the eligibility to apply for this program ?

- The Postman API Fundamentals Student Expert Certification is the prerequisite for applying to become a Postman Student Leader. 
- If you are currently a Postman Student Expert, you are already eligible to apply for the Postman Student Leader Program. 
- You can learn more about the Postman Student Leader Program below. 

> Apply from here :-[Postman Student Leader](https://www.postman.com/student-program/student-leader/).

### Wait, Wait
 where are you going folks here below is some surprise for you all 😁 🔜.

#### Some bonus ✨ points of Youtube Tutorials 🤩 that might help you to apply 

1. [How to become a GDSC Lead | Google Developer Students Club | Apply Now](https://youtu.be/rF3IG7GhwFM?si=lpvmFNi0QOVkAaZH)

2. [Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador | How to apply (MLSA )](https://youtu.be/_H65WfXPxuA?si=S3EnjTMSsInflTrp)

3. [Simple steps to become AWS Community Builder | Benefits and How to Apply](https://youtu.be/EGOykqu4Fio?si=yG0k8QbudcRLB9ZQ)

4. [GitHub Campus Experts 2021 Application Process](https://youtu.be/hr7iuApWdS0?si=Z-Yvg4HZ5wrumbcU)

5. [How to become a Postman Student Expert ? Application Process, Benifits of Program,Get Certified](https://youtu.be/8gT2AThoODo?si=ExjfGq4PpsFAqmd9)

There are such many programs you can apply from here :-

- [CNCF Ambassador](https://www.cncf.io/people/ambassadors/application-process/)
- [MLH Fellowship](https://fellowship.mlh.io/) 
- [AWS Educate Ambassador](https://www.awseducate.com/registration/s/?language=en_US#APP_TYPE)
- [Google Summer of Code](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/)
- [Google Developer Experts](https://developers.google.com/community/experts)

There are some more programs that i might have missed so you can explore more on google 😇 .


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