G Venkata Sandeep Reddy
Posted on June 9, 2024
Table of Contents
- Introduction to GitHub Education
- Qualification
- Before you begin
- Drop a Application
- Advantages of GitHub Education
Introduction to GitHub Education
GitHub Education is the concept of "Empowering the next generation of developers". It bridges the gap between coding education and a tech career, and is accessible to everyone globally at no cost.
GitHub Education is a commitment to bringing tech and open source collaboration to students and educators across the globe.
Qualification
To qualify for student benefits, you must:
- Have a GitHub account.
- Be at least 13 years old.
- Be currently enrolled in a degree or diploma granting course of study from a recognized educational institution.
- Be able to provide documentation from your school which demonstrates your current student status.
Before you begin
- Complete your GitHub account billing information with your full legal name as it appears on your academic affiliation documentation. (You do not have to add a payment method.)
- Verify your academic email address on your GitHub account, if your school provides one.
- Secure your GitHub account with two-factor authentication. (It is recommended to use the GitHub Mobile app.)
- Personalize your public GitHub Profile with your photo, your name, your pronouns, and more.
Drop a Application
- Navigate to the GitHub Education page for students in GitHub Portal.
- Click on Join GitHub Education button.
- Make sure that Student is Selected
- Scroll down to Application tab.
- Click on Select this School Button
- Click on Continue Button
- Scroll down to Please upload proof of academic status tab and upload your marks memo (for faster verification).
- Click on Process my application Wait 24 hours for verifvation.
Advantages of GitHub Education
- Free GutHub Pro Account.
- Code in the cloud with GitHub Codespaces.
- Learn faster and code better with GitHub Copilot.
- Start using professional developer tools.
- Become a leader in tech with GitHub Campus Experts.
- Work on real-world projects with Community Exchange.
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G Venkata Sandeep Reddy
Posted on June 9, 2024
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