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Verify you're a student at an accredited higher education institution to get exclusive access to rewards that turn your activity into real value. As you learn, build, and contribute to Builder Center, you'll earn badges to unlock even more student rewards.
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Earn badges on Builder Center for even more rewards
7 badges: $10 AWS credits
14 badges: $20 AWS credits
21 badges: $100 AWS Certification voucher
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- Most verifications complete within minutes. If additional documentation is needed, it typically takes 24-48 hours.
Verify your student status
Sign in with your Builder ID. Complete student verification through a third-party, SheerID, by providing your name, college name, and school email address. Complete your profile
Go to your Builder Center profile to upload a photo, add information in the about section. This unlocks your first reward!Earn badges and unlock rewards
Earn badges by continuing to take actions on the Builder Center. Publish articles, comment, and maintain streaks to collect badges and unlock exclusive student rewards.
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Student Builder Groups
AWS Student Builder Groups are student-led communities at higher education institutions. Students come together to explore cloud technology, build innovative projects, and grow their technical skills.
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