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AWS Student Learn > Share challenge

AWS Student Learn > Share challenge

Calling US-based 18+ students! Kick-start your cloud journey, earn a badge, share what you learned, and enter to win AWS Cloud Institute scholarships, AWS Credits, and cool swag!

Ben Fowler

Senior Product Manager

Welcome to AWS Student Learn > Share Challenge!

Are you ready to kickstart your cloud computing journey and win amazing prizes? Join us for the AWS Student Learn > Share Challenge, where you'll gain valuable AWS skills, earn badges, and share your knowledge with the community. Three randomly selected US students will win full-ride AWS Cloud Institute  scholarships ($5670 value each), plus $1,000 in AWS credits and a custom AWS Builder mechanical keyboard. Three additional US students will receive $1000 in AWS credits and an AWS Builder mechanical keyboard! Terms Apply. 

In this challenge, you will:

  1. Choose an AWS Knowledge badge  to pursue
  2. Complete free learning modules for that badge
  3. Take the assessment and earn your chosen badge
  4. Share your learning journey on AWS Builder Center

Win Amazing Prizes!

Three randomly selected qualified student submissions from the US will each receive:
  • A full scholarship to AWS Cloud Institute 
  • $1,000 in AWS Credits
  • A custom AWS Builder wireless mechanical keyboard (valued at $400)
Plus, an additional three randomly selected submissions from the US will each receive:
  • $1,000 in AWS Credits
  • An AWS Builder wireless mechanical keyboard (valued at $400)
What's the keyboard like? It's a Keychron Q1 or Q3 (your choice) wireless mechanical one, in AWS Builder themes!
AWS Builder Keyboard, mechanical wireless with bright colors

To qualify for the random draw, your submission must include:

✅ A valid Credly badge linked in your article
✅ A LinkedIn profile confirming current student status
✅ A minimum 500-word article answering all required questions
✅ The tag #learn-aws-challenge-1  

How to Enter the Challenge

  1. Choose an AWS Knowledge badge  that interests you
  2. Find the Knowledge Badge readiness path  for that badge
  3. Complete the courses you need to pass the assessment
  4. Take the assessment and earn your badge (minimum 80% score required)
  5. Create an AWS Builder Center article that includes:
    1. A link to your completion badge on Credly
    2. Answers to these questions (minimum 500 words):
      1. What did you learn?
      2. What was most challenging?
      3. What was most rewarding?
      4. What do you plan to do next in your cloud journey?
      5. Tag your article with #learn-aws-challenge-1

Additional Suggestions for your article 🎨

  • Dive deep into a specific AWS service or concept
  • Share practical examples or mini-projects you created
  • Include diagrams or infographics to explain complex ideas
  • Discuss how your new knowledge applies to real-world scenarios
  • Offer tips and tricks for other students learning AWS

Timeline

  • Challenge Start: October 14, 2025
  • Submission Deadline: November 7, 2025
  • Winners Announced: November 14, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

  • This challenge is open to verified students in the United States, ages 18 and up
  • Winners must have a LinkedIn profile indicating current student status
  • Submitted articles must be a minimum of 500 words
  • Articles must include a valid Credly badge link and use the #learn-aws-challenge-1 tag

Ready to Build Your Future in the Cloud?

Bookmark this page and get ready to start your AWS learning journey on October 13, 2025! Remember: This challenge is about learning, sharing, and growing together. Every AWS expert started as a beginner, and we're here to support you every step of the way!

More About AWS Knowledge Badges

AWS Knowledge badges  are a great way to demonstrate your progress in gaining knowledge and skills for specific AWS Cloud topics. Here's what you need to know:
  • All AWS Knowledge badges are free to earn and share
  • Each badge has a dedicated learning path on AWS Skill Builder 
  • The content required for the badge assessments is available for free on Skill Builder
  • Some learning paths may suggest optional paid labs, but these are not required to earn the badge
  • Badges cover a wide range of topics, from Cloud Essentials to specialized areas like Serverless, EKS, and Media & Entertainment
  • To earn a badge, you need to score at least 80% on the associated assessment
Here's how to earn an AWS Knowledge Badge:
  1. Register for a free AWS Skill Builder account 
  2. Enroll in the Knowledge Badge Readiness Path for your chosen topic
  3. Complete the learning modules and take the assessment
  4. Create a Credly account  to claim your digital badge
Join the conversation with #learn-aws-challenge-1  and let's build the future of cloud computing together!
# challenge# learn-aws-challenge-1
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