Formerly Google Developer Student Clubs. Lead a campus tech community with Google's backing and resources. Perks: Google Cloud credits, swag, technical mentorship, networking with Google engineers. Leads can attend Google I/O Extended and DevFest. Solution Challenge is a global hackathon solving UN SDGs. Presence: Very active in Malaysia with chapters at UM, UTM, USM, MMU, APU, Sunway, Monash. Commitment: Volunteer role, 1 year term, students only.
Paid open-source coding program where you contribute to real-world projects mentored by experienced developers. Stipend: $750–$6,600 (varies by project size and country PPP). Small (~90 hrs): $750–$1,650 • Medium (~175 hrs): $1,500–$3,300 • Large (~350 hrs): $3,000–$6,600. Malaysia: ~$1,500–$3,000 for medium projects. Duration: 8–22 weeks, fully remote. Eligibility: 18+, not student-only since 2022. ~10–20% acceptance rate. Payment: Two installments.
Lead an AWS-backed cloud computing club on your campus. One of the more selective student programs globally. Perks: $200 AWS credits + $25 per club member, free AWS certification exam vouchers, QA Learning licence, exclusive swag, resume reviews. Mentorship: Monthly calls with AWS Advocacy team, mentorship from AWS staff. Selectivity: ~87 Captains selected globally per cohort. Alumni have joined AWS as SWEs and Solutions Architects. Commitment: 12 months, students 18+.
Anthropic's paid campus program to build AI communities and provide direct product feedback. Stipend: $1,750 for 10-week program, 8 hours/week. Perks: API credits, coaching from Wasserman Next Gen team, direct access to Anthropic research/product/education teams. Role: Host events with Anthropic support, create content, establish AI builder clubs, provide product feedback. Tracks: Campus Ambassador (broader outreach) and Builder Club (technical).
Build a Notion community on campus through workshops, templates, and resources. Perks: Notion swag, event budget, early access to features, direct feedback channel to product team. Top Benefit: Invitation to Make with Notion conference (SF, travel covered for top leaders). Role: Host Notion workshops, create templates/resources, build campus community, provide product feedback. Commitment: 1 year, students only.
Lead design events and workshops on campus with Figma's support. One of the best perks packages for student programs. Perks: Free ticket to Config (~$500+ value), monthly gift card incentives, budget for campus events, exclusive access to Figma leadership. Top performers win all-expenses-paid trip to Figma SF HQ. Role: Organize design events, lead workshops, host multi-campus hackathons. Commitment: 1 year, students only. Past leaders have transitioned to roles at Figma.
Represent Perplexity AI on campus with direct access to company leadership including the co-founder. Perks: Free Perplexity Pro account (~$200/year), early access to features, marketing budget for campus events, exclusive merch. Top performers get SF HQ trip. Monthly meetings with Perplexity leadership. Commitment: 2–3 hours/month minimum, semester term. Max 3 strategists per campus. Past strategists have converted to full-time roles.
GitHub's flagship student leadership program with one of the strongest alumni networks in tech. Perks: Event reimbursement budget, exclusive red hoodie and swag kit, GitHub Education Discord (~230 experts globally). Top Benefit: Travel funding to GitHub Universe, speaking opportunities. Extras: Monthly webinars from GitHub engineers, community leadership training. Eligibility: GitHub account 6+ months, Student Developer Pack verified. Until graduation. Applications: Open February and August.
One of the largest student tech programs with ~2,800+ members in 101+ countries. Milestone-based progression system. Levels: New → Alpha → Beta → Gold. Alpha Perks: $150/month Azure credits (~$1,800/year), Visual Studio Enterprise, Microsoft 365, LinkedIn Learning, free domain, certification vouchers. Beta Perks: Swag box and Summit access. Gold Perks: MVP mentorship pathway. Eligibility: Students 16+, ongoing commitment.
Coming soon. Student-led program bringing Lovable to universities through meetups, hackathons, and more. Status: Coming soon — details not yet announced. Format: Student-led meetups, hackathons, and community events at universities.
