Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened its Student Rewards program to university and college students in Hungary. Students aged 18 and older can access, for one year, more than 900 online courses, workshops and hands-on activities focused on artificial intelligence and cloud technologies at no cost.
Program content and value
- Participants can choose from over 900 courses, practical exercises, workshops and exam-preparation materials. No prior cloud technology experience is required to start the training.
- Students can also earn AWS credits and a voucher covering a professional certification exam; the total value available per student can reach up to $579.
Community engagement and rewards
Student Rewards encourages community participation as well as study. By completing tasks and engaging in the AWS Builder Center community, students collect badges that translate into credits and vouchers:
- Earning 7 badges grants $10 in AWS credits;
- 14 badges grant an additional $20 in AWS credits;
- Reaching 21 badges awards a $100 voucher for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.
AWS goals and Hungarian participation
"We want students to build real projects, not just work with theory," said Kim Majerus, AWS Vice President for Global Education. She noted that AWS Student Builder Groups are present on universities in more than 60 countries. Hungarian students can join an existing group or create a new community at their institution.
Enrollment and verification
Students can join the program via the AWS Builder Center. Student status is verified using the SheerID system.
Part of a broader education initiative
The Student Rewards program is part of AWS’s wider education efforts; the company has allocated more than $500 million globally to support student training.
Notes
While the program provides free access to a wide range of practical and theoretical materials, earning credits and vouchers requires active participation and badge collection. Students must submit the documentation requested by SheerID during registration to confirm their eligibility.
