How to Become a GitHub Campus Expert 2024?
Submit your Application: Apply Here
How Are GitHub Campus Experts?
- Student Leaders: Passionate about technology and building inclusive communities.
- Community Builders: Focused on bridging the gap between classrooms and industry.
- Event Leaders: Organize conferences, meetups, and hackathons.
- Open-Source Advocates: Maintain and contribute to open-source projects.
Program Highlights 🌍
- Established: Running for 8 years, supporting over 470 students globally.
- Local Leaders: Understand their school’s unique challenges.
- Learning Opportunities: Access to resources and training for industry-valued skills.
Application Process 📝
- Volume: Thousands of applications received each cycle.
- Selection: Only a few are chosen to ensure quality support. In February 2024, 27 out of 3500+ applicants were selected. A similar number will be admitted in August.
What GitHub Campus Experts Are Not ❌
- Brand Ambassadors: Not required to be a Git expert or computer science major.
- Focus: Helping peers learn new technologies and best practices.
What Makes a Great Campus Expert? 🌟
- Tech Enthusiast: Loves organizing tech events like hackathons, webinars, and workshops.
- Knowledge Sharer: Enjoys teaching and helping others achieve their goals.
- Team Player: Prefers teamwork and collaboration.
- Community Focused: Driven to expand opportunities on campus.
- Advocate: Promotes diversity and inclusion in tech.
Criteria to Apply 📋
- 18 years or older.
- Must have been active for at least six months.
- Have more than a year left before graduation.
- Be a GitHub user for at least six months.
- Not be within three months of finishing your studies.
- Not be enrolled in the GitHub Campus Advisors Program.
- There is a limit to the number of Campus Experts per university. Check the support channels if you have questions.
What We Want to Learn About You 💡
- Motivation: What drives you? Why do you do what you do?
- Interest: Why do you want to join the program? What are your goals?
- Growth and Potential: What skills do you want to learn, and how will they help you grow?
- Contribution: What impact have you made or want to make on your campus and community?
How the Application Process Works 🛠️
Two Sections:
- Application Form: Describe community challenges, opportunities, and growth potential.
- Video Resume: Share more about yourself, including motivations and interests.
Timeline:
- Application Form Submission: Deadline: August 31, 2024, 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
- Review Period: Up to 1 month.
- Video Resume Submission: Instructions provided if selected, with a 2-week submission window.
- Final Review: Up to 3 weeks for video resume review. Notification of acceptance or declination.
After Submission 🔍
- Review Time: Up to 3 weeks.
- Outcome: Accepted applicants receive an invitation for GitHub Campus Experts Training.
Avoid Mistakes 🚫
- Be Specific: Don’t use vague answers. Provide clear and detailed responses.
- Avoid AI: Write your answers yourself. Don’t rely on AI tools.
- Give Full Details: Make sure all parts of your application are filled out completely.
- Meet Deadlines: Submit everything on time. Late submissions won’t be accepted.
- Follow Instructions: Stick to the application guidelines carefully.
Application Form Tips and Tricks 💡
- Show Enthusiasm: Explain why you’re excited about tech and community building.
- Highlight Your Work: Talk about any events you’ve organized or projects you’ve led.
- Be Detailed: Describe the challenges your community faces and how you can help.
- Explain Your Growth: Mention what new skills you want to learn and how they’ll help you.
- Show Your Impact: Explain how your involvement will benefit your campus and tech community.
- Be Genuine: Use your own words and experiences. Be yourself.
- Check Your Work: Proofread your application to fix any errors.
Changes in 2025 🔄
- Application Frequency: Moving to once a year.
- Announcement: Exact month will be announced later.
- Cohort Size: Larger single cohort with the same number of Campus Experts selected.
Next Steps 🚀
- Prepare: Get the GitHub Student Developer Pack.
- Subscribe: Join the GitHub Education newsletter for updates.
- Apply: Applications open at midnight Pacific Time, August 1, 2024.
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