https://swabud.techVerified tech opportunities for students in NepalenTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://swabud.tech/opportunities/nasa-space-apps-challenge-2026.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/nasa-space-apps-challenge-2026.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A two-day global hackathon where teams use open space and Earth data to solve challenges set by NASA and its partner agencies. Hundreds of local events run worldwide, and there is a virtual option for anyone without a local event. When: 14 to 15 Nov 2026. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/hacktoberfest-2026.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/hacktoberfest-2026.htmlEvents & ConferencesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A month-long open-source celebration. In 2026 it focuses on in-person and online events about building and learning with open-source AI and open-weight models, instead of counting pull requests. When: 1 to 31 Oct 2026. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/pgconf-nepal-2026.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/pgconf-nepal-2026.htmlEvents & ConferencesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Nepal's PostgreSQL conference: talks and knowledge sharing about the PostgreSQL database, with pre-conference training. A strong event for students interested in databases and backend development. When: 18 to 21 Nov 2026. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/ai-conf-2027-kathmandu.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/ai-conf-2027-kathmandu.htmlEvents & ConferencesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Three days of talks and keynotes on building, shipping and scaling AI, from research to production, plus a community hike around the Kathmandu valley. The call for speakers is open. When: 8 to 10 Jan 2027. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/hult-prize-2026-27.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/hult-prize-2026-27.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A global startup competition for university students. Teams build a venture that addresses one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and compete from campus rounds upward. When: 2026-27 cycle, registration open. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/imagine-cup-2027.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/imagine-cup-2027.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Microsoft's student startup competition for student founders building a product. Registering unlocks Azure credits to build and test a minimum viable product. When: Deadlines to be announced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/picoctf-2027.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/picoctf-2027.htmlCTFs & Security ChallengesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A beginner-friendly online cybersecurity capture-the-flag competition. The practice gym stays open all year, so you can train before the next competition. When: 2027 dates to be announced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/google-summer-of-code-2027.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/google-summer-of-code-2027.htmlInternships & FellowshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A remote programme where contributors new to open source write code for open-source organisations with a mentor, and receive a stipend. When: 2027 timeline to be announced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/outreachy-may-2027.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/outreachy-may-2027.htmlInternships & FellowshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Paid, remote three-month internships in open source and open science, for people who face under-representation or systemic bias in the tech industry where they live. When: May 2027 round opens early 2027. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/lfx-mentorship-spring-2027.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/lfx-mentorship-spring-2027.htmlInternships & FellowshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Paid mentorships on Linux Foundation open-source projects. Full-time mentorships last 12 weeks and part-time ones 24 weeks. When: 1 Mar to 31 May 2027. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/mlh-fellowship.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/mlh-fellowship.htmlInternships & FellowshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A 12-week remote programme where fellows learn software engineering by working on real projects with peers and mentors, with an educational stipend. When: Rolling batches. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/chevening-2027-28.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/chevening-2027-28.htmlScholarshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000The UK government's fully funded scholarship for a one-year master's degree in the UK, for future leaders with a clear plan to make a positive impact. When: Applications closed 6 Oct 2026. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/mext-scholarship-2027.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/mext-scholarship-2027.htmlScholarshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Japanese government scholarships for Nepali students, in four categories: research (postgraduate), undergraduate, specialized training college and teacher training. When: 2027 round closed. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/github-student-developer-pack.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/github-student-developer-pack.htmlStudent Programs & PerksTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A bundle of developer tools, cloud credits and learning platforms that are free or discounted for students, including GitHub Pro. When: Always open for students. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/bsides-kathmandu-2026.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/bsides-kathmandu-2026.htmlEvents & ConferencesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Nepal's first BSides security conference: a one-day, community-driven event with technical talks, hands-on villages, a live capture-the-flag competition and a stage for first-time speakers. When: 21 Nov 2026. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/wordcamp-nepal-2027.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/wordcamp-nepal-2027.htmlEvents & ConferencesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Nepal's national WordPress conference for developers, designers, writers and businesses that build with WordPress. Recent WordCamps in Nepal have included a contributor day and a main conference day. When: 29 to 30 Jan 2027. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/ieeextreme-20.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/ieeextreme-20.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A 24-hour global programming competition for teams of IEEE student members, usually organised through IEEE Student Branches at colleges. When: 31 Oct 2026. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/advent-of-cyber-2026.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/advent-of-cyber-2026.htmlCTFs & Security ChallengesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000TryHackMe's free December event with one beginner-friendly security challenge released each day. The 2025 edition had 24 challenges and a prize pool of USD 150,000. When: Every December. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/fusemachines-ai-fellowship-nepal.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/fusemachines-ai-fellowship-nepal.htmlInternships & FellowshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A six-month AI and data science programme in Nepal, now in its ninth year, covering machine learning, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, generative AI and MLOps. Selected candidates receive full scholarships. When: Next round expected early 2027. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/teach-for-nepal-fellowship.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/teach-for-nepal-fellowship.htmlInternships & FellowshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A two-year, full-time paid fellowship where graduates and young professionals teach in public schools to improve students' learning and opportunities. When: Check for the next cohort. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/global-korea-scholarship.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/global-korea-scholarship.htmlScholarshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Fully funded study in Korea for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, including a year of Korean language training, tuition, airfare and a monthly allowance. When: Undergraduate around October, graduate around February. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/un-online-volunteering.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/un-online-volunteering.htmlVolunteeringTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Remote volunteer assignments for UN agencies and partner organisations working on sustainable development, from design and data to translation and research. When: Always open. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/swabud-campus-ambassadors.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/swabud-campus-ambassadors.htmlStudent Programs & PerksTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Represent SWABUD at your college: share verified opportunities with classmates, send us local events and help organise sessions on finding and applying for opportunities. When: Applications open. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/global-game-jam-2027.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/global-game-jam-2027.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000The world's largest game jam: build a game around a shared theme in one week, at a physical site or a virtual one. When: 25 to 31 Jan 2027. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/gates-cambridge-2027.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/gates-cambridge-2027.htmlScholarshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Full-cost scholarships for outstanding applicants from outside the UK to study a postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge. When: Apply by 6 Jan 2027. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/holland-scholarship.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/holland-scholarship.htmlScholarshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A EUR 5,000 scholarship for the first year of a bachelor's or master's programme in the Netherlands for students from outside the EEA. When: Opens yearly around November. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/turkiye-scholarships.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/turkiye-scholarships.htmlScholarshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Government scholarships for associate, bachelor's, master's and PhD study in Türkiye, covering tuition, a monthly allowance, accommodation, health insurance and a flight. When: Once a year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/nisc-community.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/nisc-community.htmlStudent Programs & PerksTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A student IT community in Nepalgunj and a SWABUD community partner, bringing students in western Nepal together to learn, build and share opportunities. When: Through the year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/anais-2026-nepal-ai-school.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/anais-2026-nepal-ai-school.htmlEvents & ConferencesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000The seventh Annual Nepal AI School: about ten days of AI lectures and hands-on labs taught by international researchers, held in person near Kathmandu. When: 28 Dec 2026 to 7 Jan 2027. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/locus-national-technological-festival.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/locus-national-technological-festival.htmlEvents & ConferencesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Nepal's national-level technology festival run by Pulchowk engineering students, with project exhibitions, hackathons, coding contests and robotics competitions. When: Usually Jan to Mar. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/techsprint-nec-hackathon.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/techsprint-nec-hackathon.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A collegiate hackathon at Nepal Engineering College with team challenges, a penetration testing challenge and a symposium. When: Usually January. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/kmc-hackverse.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/kmc-hackverse.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A 48-hour national hackathon for BCA students, where shortlisted teams build their proposed projects. When: Mid-year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/kaggle-competitions.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/kaggle-competitions.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Data science and machine learning competitions that run all year, including beginner "Getting Started" competitions with tutorials and public notebooks to learn from. When: Always running. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/fulbright-nepal.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/fulbright-nepal.htmlScholarshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000The U.S. government's Fulbright programme for graduate study in the United States, run in Nepal by the Fulbright Commission. When: Dates set for each competition. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/erasmus-mundus-joint-masters.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/erasmus-mundus-joint-masters.htmlScholarshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Joint master's programmes run by groups of European universities, with EU-funded scholarships for top applicants. Students study in at least two countries. When: Deadlines vary by programme. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/daad-scholarships.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/daad-scholarships.htmlScholarshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A searchable database of scholarships for studying and researching in Germany, filtered by your country, subject and level. When: Deadlines vary by scholarship. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/gdg-on-campus.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/gdg-on-campus.htmlStudent Programs & PerksTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000University developer clubs that run workshops, study jams and projects. Join your college's chapter, or apply to lead one. When: Events through the year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/freecodecamp-certifications.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/freecodecamp-certifications.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Free, self-paced curricula with projects and certifications in web development, JavaScript, Python, data analysis and more. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/portswigger-web-security-academy.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/portswigger-web-security-academy.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Free online training in web application security, with interactive labs on vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS and access control. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/sans-holiday-hack-challenge-2026.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/sans-holiday-hack-challenge-2026.htmlCTFs & Security ChallengesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A free, story-driven cybersecurity game with challenges ranging from short beginner warm-ups to expert-level capstones. When: Each winter. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/ctftime-upcoming-ctfs.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/ctftime-upcoming-ctfs.htmlCTFs & Security ChallengesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000The global calendar of capture-the-flag competitions, with online CTFs almost every weekend and team rankings. When: Every week. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/overthewire-wargames.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/overthewire-wargames.htmlCTFs & Security ChallengesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Free security wargames you play over SSH. Bandit teaches the Linux command line from zero and is the classic first step before real CTFs. When: Always open. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/advent-of-code.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/advent-of-code.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A December programming puzzle event you can solve in any language. The 2025 edition had 12 days of puzzles. When: Every December. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/codeforces-contests.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/codeforces-contests.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Regular online competitive programming rounds with global ratings, from beginner Div. 4 rounds to advanced Div. 1. When: Every week. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/cs50x.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/cs50x.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Harvard's famous introduction to computer science, free online: C, Python, SQL, web development and problem solving, with a final project. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/elements-of-ai.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/elements-of-ai.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A free online introduction to artificial intelligence for non-experts, explaining what AI is, what it can and cannot do, and how it is built. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/cisco-networking-academy.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/cisco-networking-academy.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Free self-paced courses in networking, cybersecurity, Python and more, including introductions to cybersecurity and networking basics. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/kaggle-learn.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/kaggle-learn.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Short, free, hands-on courses in Python, pandas, machine learning, SQL and data visualisation, run in the browser. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/google-ml-crash-course.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/google-ml-crash-course.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Google's free, practical introduction to machine learning, with videos, interactive visualisations and coding exercises. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/hot-tasking-manager.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/hot-tasking-manager.htmlVolunteeringTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Map buildings and roads from satellite imagery to support disaster response and development projects. You can map from your laptop in any spare hour. When: Always open. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/zooniverse.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/zooniverse.htmlVolunteeringTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Help researchers classify galaxies, transcribe records and label wildlife images. Real science projects, done online by volunteers. When: Always open. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/jetbrains-student-licence.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/jetbrains-student-licence.htmlStudent Programs & PerksTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Free educational licences for JetBrains professional IDEs, such as IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm and WebStorm, while you are a student. When: Always open for students. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/azure-for-students.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/azure-for-students.htmlStudent Programs & PerksTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Cloud credit for students to build and deploy projects on Microsoft Azure, with no credit card required. When: Always open for students. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/mlh-global-hack-week.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/mlh-global-hack-week.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Week-long online hacking events with daily challenges, live workshops and livestreams on themes like AI, open source and beginners. When: Several times a year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/devpost-hackathons.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/devpost-hackathons.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Hundreds of hackathons run by companies and communities, many fully online and open to participants worldwide, with cash and credit prizes. When: Every week. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/devfolio-hackathons.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/devfolio-hackathons.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Student hackathons and buildathons, many in South Asia, plus online web3 and AI hackathons. When: Every month. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/ethglobal-hackathons.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/ethglobal-hackathons.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Online and in-person hackathons for building on Ethereum and web3, with large sponsor prize pools. When: Several times a year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/drivendata-competitions.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/drivendata-competitions.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Data science competitions on social impact problems in health, climate, education and more. When: Always open. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/aicrowd-challenges.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/aicrowd-challenges.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Machine learning and AI research challenges hosted with universities and companies. When: Always open. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/leetcode-contests.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/leetcode-contests.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Weekly and biweekly timed coding contests, the most common practice for technical interviews. When: Every week. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/codechef-starters.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/codechef-starters.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Weekly rated programming contests with divisions for beginners and experts. When: Every week. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/atcoder-contests.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/atcoder-contests.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Japanese competitive programming contests with clean problems; the Beginner Contest runs every week. When: Every week. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/icpc.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/icpc.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000The oldest and largest programming contest for university teams, with regional rounds leading to the World Finals. When: Each season. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/meta-hacker-cup.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/meta-hacker-cup.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000An annual online programming competition with several rounds, open to programmers worldwide. When: Once a year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/project-euler.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/project-euler.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Hundreds of mathematical programming problems that build problem-solving and algorithm skills. When: Always open. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/ludum-dare.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/ludum-dare.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000One of the oldest online game jams: make a game in 48 or 72 hours around a theme. When: Several times a year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/js13kgames.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/js13kgames.htmlHackathons & CompetitionsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A month-long competition to build a web game in under 13 kilobytes of JavaScript. When: Once a year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/picogym-practice.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/picogym-practice.htmlCTFs & Security ChallengesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Year-round practice problems from past picoCTF competitions, sorted by category and difficulty. When: Always open. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/pwn-college.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/pwn-college.htmlCTFs & Security ChallengesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Free, hands-on cybersecurity education from Arizona State University, from Linux basics to exploitation. When: Always open. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/cryptohack.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/cryptohack.htmlCTFs & Security ChallengesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A free platform for learning modern cryptography through challenges. When: Always open. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/root-me.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/root-me.htmlCTFs & Security ChallengesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Hundreds of free hacking challenges and virtual environments across web, network, forensics and more. When: Always open. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/hacker101-ctf.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/hacker101-ctf.htmlCTFs & Security ChallengesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A free web security CTF and video course from HackerOne, built to train new bug hunters. When: Always open. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/owasp-juice-shop.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/owasp-juice-shop.htmlCTFs & Security ChallengesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A deliberately insecure web app you run locally to practise finding real web vulnerabilities. When: Always open. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/hack-the-box.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/hack-the-box.htmlCTFs & Security ChallengesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Hands-on hacking labs, CTF events and an academy with free and paid content. When: Always open. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/bug-bounty-programs.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/bug-bounty-programs.htmlCTFs & Security ChallengesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Companies pay researchers who responsibly report security bugs through public bug bounty programmes. When: Always open. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/google-ctf.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/google-ctf.htmlCTFs & Security ChallengesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Google's annual capture-the-flag competition, with a beginner quest in some years and a tough main event. When: Once a year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/summer-of-bitcoin.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/summer-of-bitcoin.htmlInternships & FellowshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A global, online summer internship programme that introduces university students to bitcoin open-source development and design. When: Each summer. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/season-of-kde.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/season-of-kde.htmlInternships & FellowshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A mentorship programme where newcomers contribute to KDE open-source software with a mentor's support. When: Once a year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/un-internships.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/un-internships.htmlInternships & FellowshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Internships across UN offices and agencies for students and recent graduates, posted on the UN careers portal. When: Always open. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/cern-summer-student.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/cern-summer-student.htmlInternships & FellowshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Summer placements at CERN in physics, engineering and computing, including places for students from non-member states. When: Once a year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/chinese-government-scholarship.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/chinese-government-scholarship.htmlScholarshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Government scholarships for degree study in China, offered through Chinese embassies and universities. When: Once a year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/india-scholarships-nepal.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/india-scholarships-nepal.htmlScholarshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Several scholarship schemes for Nepali students to study in India and Nepal, announced on the Indian Embassy website. When: Check embassy notices. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/adb-japan-scholarship.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/adb-japan-scholarship.htmlScholarshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Full scholarships for postgraduate study in economics, management, science and technology at partner universities in Asia and the Pacific. When: Varies by university. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/oist-research-internship.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/oist-research-internship.htmlInternships & FellowshipsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Research internships in Japan for students who want to work in a research unit at OIST. When: Several rounds a year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/google-io.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/google-io.htmlEvents & ConferencesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Google's annual developer conference, streamed free online with sessions on Android, web, cloud and AI. When: Once a year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/microsoft-build.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/microsoft-build.htmlEvents & ConferencesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Microsoft's yearly developer conference, with free online sessions on AI, cloud and developer tools. When: Once a year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/github-universe.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/github-universe.htmlEvents & ConferencesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000GitHub's annual developer conference, with a free virtual pass for sessions on developer tools, AI and open source. When: Once a year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/fossasia-summit.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/fossasia-summit.htmlEvents & ConferencesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Asia's open-source technology conference, with talks and workshops on open hardware, AI, cloud and software. When: Once a year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/gdg-kathmandu-events.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/gdg-kathmandu-events.htmlEvents & ConferencesTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Meetups, study jams and DevFest Kathmandu run by the Google Developer Group community in Kathmandu. When: Through the year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/cs50p.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/cs50p.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Harvard's free introduction to programming using Python, with problem sets and a final project. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/cs50w.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/cs50w.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Harvard's free course on building web apps with Python, Django, JavaScript and SQL. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/cs50-cybersecurity.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/cs50-cybersecurity.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Harvard's free introduction to cybersecurity for technical and non-technical learners. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/the-odin-project.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/the-odin-project.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A free, open-source full-stack web development curriculum built around real projects. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/huggingface-learn.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/huggingface-learn.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Free courses on NLP, large language models, agents, diffusion models and more, using open-source tools. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/deeplearning-ai-short-courses.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/deeplearning-ai-short-courses.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Free short courses, about an hour each, on building with AI, created with leading AI companies. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/fastai-course.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/fastai-course.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A free, code-first course that teaches deep learning by building real models from the first lesson. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/google-cloud-skills-boost.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/google-cloud-skills-boost.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Learning paths, hands-on labs and skill badges for Google Cloud, with some content free. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/aws-skill-builder.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/aws-skill-builder.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000AWS's learning centre with hundreds of free digital courses, plus paid labs and exam prep. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/aws-educate.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/aws-educate.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Free cloud learning for students and newcomers, with self-paced content and labs without a credit card. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/microsoft-learn.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/microsoft-learn.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Free learning paths and modules on Azure, AI, data, security and developer tools, with sandboxes. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/ibm-skillsbuild.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/ibm-skillsbuild.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Free courses and digital credentials in AI, cybersecurity, data and cloud for learners and students. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/linux-foundation-free-courses.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/linux-foundation-free-courses.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Free introductory courses on Linux, open source, cloud native, DevOps and more. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/mit-opencourseware.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/mit-opencourseware.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Free lecture notes, videos and exams from thousands of MIT courses. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/khan-academy-computing.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/khan-academy-computing.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Free lessons in programming, computer science and the maths behind them. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/coursera.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/coursera.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000University and company courses; many can be audited free, and Financial Aid can cover certificate fees. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/edx.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/edx.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Courses from universities such as Harvard and MIT; many can be audited free, with paid certificates. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/google-career-certificates.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/google-career-certificates.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Paid professional certificates in cybersecurity, data analytics, IT support, UX design and more, taken online. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/comptia-security-plus.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/comptia-security-plus.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A widely recognised entry-level cybersecurity certification exam. When: Always available. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/cisco-ccna.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/cisco-ccna.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Cisco's associate-level networking certification covering routing, switching, security and automation. When: Always available. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/aws-cloud-practitioner.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/aws-cloud-practitioner.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000AWS's foundational cloud certification, a common first cloud credential for students. When: Always available. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/microsoft-azure-fundamentals.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/microsoft-azure-fundamentals.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Microsoft's foundational cloud certification exam, with free preparation paths on Microsoft Learn. When: Always available. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/tryhackme-learning.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/tryhackme-learning.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Guided, browser-based cybersecurity learning paths, from complete beginner to job-ready, with free rooms. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/github-skills.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/github-skills.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Free interactive courses that teach Git, GitHub, Actions and more inside real repositories. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/exercism.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/exercism.htmlCourses & CertificationsTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Free coding practice in over 70 languages with optional human mentoring. When: Self-paced. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/youthmappers.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/youthmappers.htmlVolunteeringTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A global network of university student chapters that map for humanitarian and development needs with OpenStreetMap. When: Through the year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/missing-maps.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/missing-maps.htmlVolunteeringTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Open humanitarian mapping events where volunteers map vulnerable places so responders can reach people in need. When: Through the year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/wikipedia-nepali.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/wikipedia-nepali.htmlVolunteeringTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Improve Nepali-language Wikipedia articles on science, technology and Nepal so more people can learn in Nepali. When: Always open. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/be-my-eyes.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/be-my-eyes.htmlVolunteeringTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Help blind and low-vision people with everyday tasks through short video calls from your phone. When: Always open. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/nepal-red-cross-youth.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/nepal-red-cross-youth.htmlVolunteeringTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Volunteer with Nepal Red Cross in first aid, disaster preparedness and community service across the country. When: Through the year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/code-for-nepal.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/code-for-nepal.htmlVolunteeringTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000A nonprofit working on open data and digital literacy in Nepal, with ways for volunteers to contribute. When: Through the year. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/figma-education.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/figma-education.htmlStudent Programs & PerksTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Free Figma plans for students and educators, for design and prototyping. When: Always open for students. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/microsoft-365-education.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/microsoft-365-education.htmlStudent Programs & PerksTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Office apps such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint free for eligible students with a school email. When: Always open for students. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/autodesk-education.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/autodesk-education.htmlStudent Programs & PerksTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Free educational access to Autodesk software such as AutoCAD, Fusion and Maya for students. When: Always open for students. https://swabud.tech/opportunities/unity-student.htmlhttps://swabud.tech/opportunities/unity-student.htmlStudent Programs & PerksTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Free access to Unity Pro features and learning resources for students learning game development. When: Always open for students.