Student Opportunities

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Google Summer of Code 2026

Google

A global, online program focused on bringing new contributors into open source software development with 12+ week programming projects under mentor guidance.

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Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador

Microsoft

Join a global community of student leaders passionate about technology, community building, and developing technical and leadership skills through three milestones: Alpha, Beta, and Gold.

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Claude Campus Ambassador Program

Anthropic

Lead student-driven AI initiatives on campus with Anthropic support. Work directly with the team to launch educational initiatives, host events, and contribute feedback.

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Perplexity Campus Partner Program

Perplexity AI

Lead growth and marketing on campus for Perplexity AI. Partners are the on-campus voice connecting students to AI-powered research and study tools.

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MLH Hackathon Season 2026

Major League Hacking

Join the official collegiate hackathon league with over 200 student hackathons worldwide. Compete, learn, and build alongside thousands of hackers globally.

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Global Hack Week

Major League Hacking

Week-long online hackathon with workshops, challenges, and networking opportunities focused on various tech topics throughout the year.

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Hackathon: HackMIT 2026

MIT

Build innovative solutions in 24 hours with hackers from around the world.

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GitHub Student Developer Pack

GitHub Education

Access 100+ developer tools and services for free including GitHub Pro, Copilot Pro, cloud credits, and premium educational content to learn and build like a pro.

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Fulbright U.S. Student Program 2027-2028

U.S. Department of State

Prestigious scholarship for U.S. citizens to study, research, or teach English abroad with fully funded grants covering travel, living expenses, and more.

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GitHub Campus Experts

GitHub Education

Students who build technical communities on campus with training and support from GitHub in public speaking, technical writing, and community management.

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USACO Programming Contest 2026

USA Computing Olympiad

Most prestigious algorithmic programming competition for pre-college students with four online contests throughout the year and summer training camp for top performers.

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MLH Fellowship

Major League Hacking

Remote internship alternative where students contribute to Open Source, build projects, and gain real-world software engineering experience with mentorship.

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Smithsonian Internships

Smithsonian Institution

Paid internships across Smithsonian museums in archival, curatorial, education, communications, and cultural heritage roles with hands-on experience.

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NIH Summer Internship Program

National Institutes of Health

Full-time research positions in biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences across NIH institutes with opportunities in biology, engineering, psychology, and more.

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Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

Amazon

Scholarship up to $40,000 plus paid summer internship at Amazon for computer science students from underserved and underrepresented communities.

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U.S. Department of State Student Internship

U.S. Department of State

Paid internship providing substantive learning experiences in foreign affairs with opportunities to participate in meetings with senior officials.

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Hack the North 2026

University of Waterloo

Canada's biggest hackathon welcoming 1,000+ attendees with 1/3 being first-time hackers. Radical welcome with accommodations for all skill levels and backgrounds.

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Knight Hacks VIII

University of Central Florida

36-hour hackathon at UCF welcoming 700 hackers with engaging workshops, huge prizes, and legendary swag. Open to all skill levels.

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HackUTD

University of Texas at Dallas

Hackathon with technical workshops, sponsor fair opportunities, and expanded reach to schools worldwide with top-tier snacks and student organization partnerships.

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Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Coca-Cola Foundation

Achievement-based $20,000 scholarship recognizing high school seniors for leadership, service, and commitment to making significant community impact.

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Lockheed Martin Code Quest 2026

Lockheed Martin

Annual computer programming competition where teams solve 20-30 challenging algorithmic problems using Java, Python, C#, or C++.

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International Olympiad in Informatics 2026

IARCS / IOI

Prestigious annual international competition identifying students with exceptional talent in algorithms and computer programming.

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ElleHacks 2026

York University

Canada's largest hackathon for women and gender-diverse students running for its 10th iteration with workshops, mentorship, and networking.

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Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge

Habitat for Humanity

Year-round alternative school break volunteer opportunities building affordable housing across the United States with no prior experience needed.

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Develop for Good - Tech Volunteering

Develop for Good

Student volunteers build technology solutions for nonprofits through competitive program with hands-on project experience and Fellows grants available.

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Special Olympics Volunteer Program

Special Olympics

Support athletes with intellectual disabilities in roles like scorekeeping, coaching, and event support at local, regional, and national events year-round.