How to get Hackathon sponsorship by Github Education

[cubecodefowad]

Hi everyone,

Hi Everyone,

I was wondering how to contact GitHub Education to ask them for sponsorship regarding a hackathon. In a previous article, someone mentioned i fill a form on education.github.com/events. Unfortunately I believe this is outdated, and their is no such form here. Can anyone help me? If anyone has any queries about the hackathon they can reach out to me here. [redacted due to PII]

Thanks Alot.

[queenofcorgis]

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[queenofcorgis]

Hey there @cubecodefowad 👋🏼

GitHub partners with Major League Hacking, the official student hackathon league.
To organize a hackathon with support from GitHub, you can become an MLH member (it's free!) and join a MLH hackathon season.

Here are a few other ways GitHub can support your efforts:

1. GitHub Education
   As a student, you may qualify for the GitHub Student Developer Pack, which provides free access to various tools and resources for learning and building projects. This includes access to GitHub Pro, Copilot Pro and other software and services that could be helpful for your projects.
2. Campus Experts
   Connect with a Campus Expert in your area. Campus Experts are experienced in creating community, running events and more. You can read more about that here:

• About the Campus Experts program
• Become a Campus Expert
• Find a Campus Expert

3. GitHub Sponsors
   If you have open-source projects, you can apply for GitHub Sponsors to receive financial support from the community. This program allows individuals and organizations to sponsor your work directly.
4. Community and Open Source
   Consider sharing your projects on GitHub as open-source repositories. This can help you connect with a global community of developers and enthusiasts who might contribute to your work or provide guidance and resources.
5. Local and Regional Support
   While GitHub itself does not provide direct financial aid, you might explore partnerships with local businesses, technology companies, or educational institutions in your region. Highlighting your achievements and goals, as you’ve done here, can help attract sponsors.

We appreciate your understanding. Best wishes on your event and all endeavors!