Obtaining AWS Promotional Credit Vouchers for 20 Students (Years 1–4 and Graduates) in DevOps Summer Program

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Hello AWS Community,

I’m a DevOps Architect organizing a Summer 2025 DevOps Practice Program for 20 students through the company that I work for. The students are from various IT faculties, ranging from years 1–4 to recent graduates, and will use AWS as the primary cloud platform for hands-on labs and projects (e.g., AWS Fundamentals, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes).

I’m seeking AWS Promotional Credit vouchers to enable these students to use AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda) without incurring fees. While AWS Educate and Cloud Credit for Research are potential options, they may not suit all students due to their diverse academic levels (e.g., first-year undergraduates may not qualify for research credits, and graduates may face eligibility issues with Educate).

What are the best ways to secure credits for this diverse group? Are there AWS programs, partnerships, or alternative initiatives that can provide credits for students across different academic years and recent graduates? Any guidance on eligibility, application processes, or other options would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

re:Post Agent · Accepted Answer

For your DevOps Summer Program with a diverse group of students, there are several options to secure AWS credits:

1. AWS Educate: This is specifically designed for students and educators. Students can sign up using their educational institution email addresses to access AWS Promotional Credits once their applications are approved. The verification process typically takes from a few minutes to a few days. This would be most suitable for your current students, though recent graduates might face eligibility challenges.

2. AWS Events and Webinars: Keep an eye out for AWS-sponsored events, webinars, or workshops that sometimes offer promotional credits to participants. This could be an option for all students regardless of their academic status.

3. AWS Skill Builder and CloudQuest: These platforms offer free training resources that might include credits or access to AWS resources for hands-on practice.

4. "Get AWS Certified" Challenge: Students can participate in AWS certification challenges that sometimes offer discounts on certification exams, which could complement your program's learning objectives.

5. AWS Activate: While primarily for startups, this program might be worth exploring, especially for your graduate students who might be working on entrepreneurial projects.

Important considerations:
- AWS Credits typically have expiration dates, so plan resource allocation accordingly
- Not all AWS services may be eligible for credit redemption
- Some credits may have region restrictions
- Credits are generally non-transferable
- Students will need to activate AWS accounts (requiring credit/debit cards) to redeem vouchers

For your specific situation with students across different academic levels, you might want to consider a mixed approach: AWS Educate for eligible students, while exploring other programs or directly contacting AWS education representatives to discuss options for your specific program needs, especially for the recent graduates who may not qualify for student-specific programs.  
**Sources**  
[How Can I Get Free AWS Credits as a Student for Learning? | AWS re:Post](https://repost.aws/questions/QUdi80H8pOTTKFmwFjgks_YA/how-can-i-get-free-aws-credits-as-a-student-for-learning)  
[How to get a promotional code for credits? | AWS re:Post](https://repost.aws/questions/QURT4ROoOwTLGRNFSswm34wA/how-to-get-a-promotional-code-for-credits)  
[Community | Unlocking AWS Credits: A Comprehensive Guide](https://community.aws/content/2aEQy4l7lCyRaFSO3jlThfw6Voi/unlocking-aws-credits-a-comprehensive-guide-to-maximize-cloud-savings-and-resources)

Obtaining AWS Promotional Credit Vouchers for 20 Students (Years 1–4 and Graduates) in DevOps Summer Program

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