{"id":12748,"date":"2014-11-05T11:15:52","date_gmt":"2014-11-05T16:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.xamarin.com\/?p=12748"},"modified":"2014-11-05T11:15:52","modified_gmt":"2014-11-05T16:15:52","slug":"xamarin-for-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/xamarin\/xamarin-for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Xamarin for Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\tToday, we are pleased to announce a new program that makes it easier than ever for students to build the apps of their dreams with Xamarin.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-15219\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2019\/04\/csharp-mortarboard.png\" alt=\"csharp-mortarboard\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Xamarin Platform &#8211; Free for Students<\/h2>\n<p>Xamarin wants students to bring their app ideas to life using the best mobile development platform. Students currently enrolled in a degree or diploma-granting course of study can now develop amazing native apps for iOS and Android with Xamarin Studio for free. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/xamarin.com\/student\">our student page<\/a> to learn more and apply.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/xamarin.com\/student#apply\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15230\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2019\/04\/ApplyNowButton.png\" alt=\"ApplyNowButton\" width=\"394\" height=\"36\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Xamarin Student Ambassadors<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Update<\/strong>:\u00a0The Xamarin Student Ambassador program has been renamed to the Xamarin Student Partner program. <a href=\"https:\/\/xamarin.com\/student#partners\">Apply today<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, in order to bring cross-platform mobile development to campuses around the globe, we&#8217;ve created the\u00a0Xamarin Student Ambassador program. As a student ambassador, you&#8217;ll help fellow students build amazing mobile apps in C# \u2014 and you&#8217;ll get recognition and rewards from Xamarin for your efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Consider becoming a Xamarin Student Ambassador if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You love building mobile apps.<\/li>\n<li>You\u00a0enjoy teaching others.<\/li>\n<li>You keep up with\u00a0the latest technologies.<\/li>\n<li>You enjoy giving technical talks and presentations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Benefits of being a Xamarin Student Ambassador include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work hand-in-hand with Xamarin engineers and evangelists.<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary Xamarin Business subscriptions for iOS, Android, and Mac.<\/li>\n<li>Cool\u00a0Xamarin swag\u00a0for you and your peers.<\/li>\n<li>Unique opportunities to participate in Xamarin Evolve and other in-person events.<\/li>\n<li>Attend Xamarin University for free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To apply, complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1v4exlQCfQ7xwZIFG-enjihDTX2Bhg5msyMQpWuQxUVw\/viewform\">Xamarin Student Ambassador<\/a> application. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please don&#8217;t hesitate to <a href=\"mailto:education@xamarin.com\">let us know<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Xamarin Empowers Educators<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re an educator at an accredited academic institution teaching, or considering teaching, a mobile development course, we want to empower you with free and discounted Xamarin software, educational material, and other resources.<\/p>\n<p>Get in touch with us at <a href=\"mailto:education@xamarin.com\">education@xamarin.com<\/a> today.\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, we are pleased to announce a new program that makes it easier than ever for students to build the apps of their dreams with Xamarin. Xamarin Platform &#8211; Free for Students Xamarin wants students to bring their app ideas to life using the best mobile development platform. 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