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Awesome Student Resources
Curated software, tools, textbooks, and channels for students, synced daily from the awesome-student-resources list.
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| Name | Description | Section |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Creative Cloud | Discounted Creative Cloud subscription for verified students (paid). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| Amazon Prime Student | Free six-month trial, then discounted Prime shipping and streaming (freemium). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| Apple Education Store | Official discount pricing on Mac and iPad for students (paid). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| Autodesk Education | Free one-year access to Autodesk design and engineering software for verified students (free). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| Canva for Education | Canva's paid design tools free for verified K-12 students and teachers (free). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| Figma Education | Figma's paid plan free for students and educators with verification (free). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| GitHub Student Developer Pack | Free developer tools and credits for verified students (free). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| Grammarly for Education | AI writing assistant free for verified students and schools (freemium). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| JetBrains for Students | All JetBrains IDEs free for students with a school email (free). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| Microsoft 365 Education | Free Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams with a school email (free). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| Notion for Education | Notion's paid plan free for students with a school email (free). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| Spotify Premium Student | Discounted ad-free music streaming for verified students (paid). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| Student Beans | Verifies student status for discounts across fashion, food, and tech brands worldwide (free). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| UNiDAYS | Free student-verification platform unlocking discounts across hundreds of brands (free). | Student Discounts & Free Access |
| Bold.org | Free, no-fee scholarships matched to your profile daily (free). | Scholarships & Financial Aid |
| Buddy4Study | India's largest free scholarship search platform for students (free). | Scholarships & Financial Aid |
| Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters | EU-funded full scholarships for joint master's programmes worldwide. | Scholarships & Financial Aid |
| Fastweb | Free scholarship search vetted against 1,000+ college partners (free). | Scholarships & Financial Aid |
| Federal Student Aid | The official FAFSA portal for US grants, work-study, and loans (free). | Scholarships & Financial Aid |
| FindAPhD | Free search across PhD studentships, funding, and scholarships worldwide (free). | Scholarships & Financial Aid |
| International Scholarships | Free searchable database of global scholarships for international students (free). | Scholarships & Financial Aid |
| Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program | Free, no-fee scholarships and mentorship for African students (free). | Scholarships & Financial Aid |
| MENA Scholar | Free directory of study, language, and exchange programs across the Middle East and North Africa (free). | Scholarships & Financial Aid |
| Scholars4Dev | Free scholarship search engine for students across Asia, Africa, and other developing regions (free). | Scholarships & Financial Aid |
| Scholarships.com | Free, vetted search across millions of scholarships and grants (free). | Scholarships & Financial Aid |
| Society of Women Engineers Scholarships | Free-to-apply scholarships for women pursuing engineering degrees (free). | Scholarships & Financial Aid |
| Study in Japan | Japanese government hub for MEXT, JASSO, and university scholarships to study in Japan (free). | Scholarships & Financial Aid |
| The Scholarship Hub | No-fee search across UK scholarships, bursaries, and grants (free). | Scholarships & Financial Aid |
| Consumer Financial Protection Bureau | The US government's free guide to federal and private student loan repayment options (free). | Financial Literacy & Money Management |
| Credit Karma | Free credit score monitoring and personalized financial guidance (free). | Financial Literacy & Money Management |
| Financial Consumer Agency of Canada | The Canadian government's official financial literacy and money-management hub (free). | Financial Literacy & Money Management |
| Investopedia | Free glossary, articles, and guides covering every personal-finance and investing basic (free). | Financial Literacy & Money Management |
| Khan Academy Personal Finance | Free course covering budgeting, credit, and investing basics (free). | Financial Literacy & Money Management |
| Money Saving Expert | Martin Lewis's free UK consumer and student money guidance (free). | Financial Literacy & Money Management |
| MoneyHelper | UK government-backed, free guidance on student loan repayment and money management (free). | Financial Literacy & Money Management |
| MoneySmart | The Australian government's official financial literacy and calculator hub (free). | Financial Literacy & Money Management |
| MyMoney.gov | The official US government financial literacy hub (free). | Financial Literacy & Money Management |
| National Centre for Financial Education | India's official financial literacy and money-management hub (free). | Financial Literacy & Money Management |
| Practical Money Skills | Visa's free global financial literacy program and resources (free). | Financial Literacy & Money Management |
| Sorted | New Zealand's free, government-backed personal finance guidance and tools (free). | Financial Literacy & Money Management |
| YNAB | Budgeting app with a free year-long trial for verified students (freemium). | Financial Literacy & Money Management |
| AAUW Work Smart | Free self-paced online training on negotiating salary and job offers (free). | University & Career Prep |
| AHEAD | Resources on requesting disability accommodations and services at university (free). | University & Career Prep |
| CollegeVine | Free peer and expert reviews for your college application essays (freemium). | University & Career Prep |
| Common App | The official application portal used by 1,000+ colleges (free). | University & Career Prep |
| Exponent | Free peer and AI mock interviews for tech and PM roles (freemium). | University & Career Prep |
| Novoresume | Free, ATS-friendly resume builder with student-focused templates (freemium). | University & Career Prep |
| OUAC | The official application portal for undergraduate admission to Ontario universities (free). | University & Career Prep |
| PracHub | Browse interview guides and questions by company, role, and topic (free). | University & Career Prep |
| ResumeAI | Free ATS resume checks against a job description (freemium). | University & Career Prep |
| The Muse | Free cover letter guides, templates, and examples (free). | University & Career Prep |
| Transferology | Free tool to check how your course credits transfer between US colleges (free). | University & Career Prep |
| UAC | The official university application portal for New South Wales and the ACT, Australia (free). | University & Career Prep |
| UC Berkeley LinkedIn Guide | Free university career-center guide to building and optimizing a student LinkedIn profile (free). | University & Career Prep |
| UCAS | The official UK application portal for undergraduate degree courses (free). | University & Career Prep |
| Yoodli | Free AI coach for interview and communication practice (freemium). | University & Career Prep |
| DA Global | Global education access network, formerly Diversity Abroad, covering study abroad and student global programs (free). | University & Career Prep |
| Erasmus+ | The EU's official student mobility and exchange program (free). | University & Career Prep |
| EU Immigration Portal | Official European Commission guidance on study visas and residence permits across the EU (free). | University & Career Prep |
| Gap Year Association | Accredited gap year program directory and planning resources (free). | University & Career Prep |
| GoAbroad | Directory of study abroad, volunteer, and internship programs worldwide (freemium). | University & Career Prep |
| International Student Insurance | Compare travel and health insurance plans built for study-abroad students (freemium). | University & Career Prep |
| New Colombo Plan | Australian government program funding study and internships across the Indo-Pacific (free). | University & Career Prep |
| Study in the States | The US Department of Homeland Security's official guidance on the F-1 student visa process (free). | University & Career Prep |
| SWAP Working Holidays | Canada's nonprofit work-and-travel program for gap-year and study/work abroad placements (paid). | University & Career Prep |
| Turing Scheme | The UK's official global study and work abroad funding scheme (free). | University & Career Prep |
| Handshake | Free campus recruiting platform connecting students to part-time jobs and internships (free). | University & Career Prep |
| Internshala | India's leading internship and part-time job platform for students (free). | University & Career Prep |
| Milkround | The UK's leading student and graduate job board for part-time work, internships, and schemes (free). | University & Career Prep |
| Snagajob | Free marketplace for hourly and part-time jobs near campus (free). | University & Career Prep |
| StudentJob | Free student job board covering part-time work and internships across nine European countries (free). | University & Career Prep |
| Upwork | Global freelance marketplace for remote work you can do from anywhere (freemium). | University & Career Prep |
| WayUp | Free job board for internships and part-time work aimed at students (free). | University & Career Prep |
| Apprenticeship.gov | The official US government registered apprenticeship finder (free). | Vocational & Alternative Paths |
| Australian Apprenticeships | The Australian government's hub for apprenticeship and traineeship pathways and support (free). | Vocational & Alternative Paths |
| Course Report | Free directory and reviews of coding and tech bootcamps worldwide (free). | Vocational & Alternative Paths |
| Find an Apprenticeship | The official UK government apprenticeship search and application service (free). | Vocational & Alternative Paths |
| Make it in Germany | The official German government portal for finding an Ausbildung vocational training placement (free). | Vocational & Alternative Paths |
| Mike Rowe Works Foundation | Nonprofit scholarships and advocacy for skilled trades careers (free). | Vocational & Alternative Paths |
| Onisep | France's official public guide to apprenticeship (alternance) training paths, in French (free). | Vocational & Alternative Paths |
| Red Seal Program | Canada's interprovincial trade certification and apprenticeship standard (free). | Vocational & Alternative Paths |
| Skill India (NSDC) | India's official government hub for vocational training, skilling programs, and certification (free). | Vocational & Alternative Paths |
| SkillsFuture Singapore | Singapore's official portal for skills-training credits and course subsidies (free). | Vocational & Alternative Paths |
| Best Delegate | Free Model UN guides, cheat sheets, and training resources (freemium). | Debate & Public Speaking |
| English-Speaking Union | International nonprofit promoting debate, public speaking, and language skills (free). | Debate & Public Speaking |
| Global Classrooms | UNA-NCA's Model UN curriculum and conferences for grades 5-12, including middle school (free). | Debate & Public Speaking |
| How to Ace the Impromptu Speech | Free framework-based guide to structuring impromptu and extemporaneous speeches (free). | Debate & Public Speaking |
| IDEA Debatabase | Free database of arguments for and against 700+ debate motions (free). | Debate & Public Speaking |
| Jugend debattiert | Germany's official youth debate program and training materials, in German (free). | Debate & Public Speaking |
| National Model United Nations | Model UN conferences and preparation resources from a nonprofit educational organization (freemium). | Debate & Public Speaking |
| National Speech & Debate Association | Topic analysis, competition resources, and event guides (freemium). | Debate & Public Speaking |
| ProCon.org | Free, nonpartisan pros-and-cons research on debated issues (free). | Debate & Public Speaking |
| Toastmasters International | Global public-speaking clubs and self-study materials (freemium). | Debate & Public Speaking |
| World Schools Debating Championships | The international high-school debate format's free training and adjudication guides (free). | Debate & Public Speaking |
| Ambleside Online | Free, complete Charlotte Mason curriculum with book lists and schedules (free). | Homeschooling |
| DUNEHA | Free, active homeschooling community and support association for Dubai and the Northern Emirates (free). | Homeschooling |
| Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool | Free, complete K-12 curriculum you can follow day by day (free). | Homeschooling |
| Eduscol: L'instruction en famille | France's official Ministry of Education guidance on home education authorization (free). | Homeschooling |
| Freedom Homeschooling | Free directory of free homeschool curricula sorted by subject (free). | Homeschooling |
| GOV.UK Home Education | Official UK government guidance on home education rights. | Homeschooling |
| Home Education Association | Australia's national nonprofit for home educator support, advocacy, and registration guidance (free). | Homeschooling |
| HSLDA | US homeschool laws, record-keeping, and testing requirements by state (free). | Homeschooling |
| HSLDA Canada | Canadian home education legal protection and guidance. | Homeschooling |
| Pestalozzi Trust | South African home education legal defense association and guidance (free). | Homeschooling |
| Swashikshan | India's national network and support association for homeschooling families (free). | Homeschooling |
| The Homeschool Mom | Free planners, record-keeping printables, and getting-started guides (free). | Homeschooling |
| Understood.org | Free guidance on homeschooling kids with an IEP, 504 plan, or learning difference (free). | Homeschooling |
| Wrightslaw | Special education law, IEP, and Section 504 advocacy guidance (free). | Homeschooling |
| Anki | Free, open spaced-repetition flashcards (free). | FOSS Picks |
| Cal.com | Free, open-source, self-hostable scheduling and booking tool (free). | FOSS Picks |
| Firefly III | Free, open, self-hosted personal finance and budgeting manager (free). | FOSS Picks |
| Freeplane | Free, open mind-mapping tool with AI integration (free). | FOSS Picks |
| GIMP | Free, open image editor (free). | FOSS Picks |
| Habitica | Free, open-source habit and task tracker with RPG-style gamification (free). | FOSS Picks |
| Inkscape | Free, open vector graphics editor (free). | FOSS Picks |
| Jitsi Meet | Free, open-source video calls with no account required (free). | FOSS Picks |
| Joplin | Free, open note-taking app with markdown and sync (free). | FOSS Picks |
| KeePassXC | Free, open-source, offline password manager (free). | FOSS Picks |
| Krita | Free, open painting and illustration app (free). | FOSS Picks |
| LibreOffice | Free, open office suite: documents, spreadsheets, slides (free). | FOSS Picks |
| OBS Studio | Free, open screen recording and live streaming (free). | FOSS Picks |
| Okular | Free, open universal document viewer with annotations (free). | FOSS Picks |
| StudyMap | Crowdsourced map of student-important places like exam centres and libraries (free). | FOSS Picks |
| Vikunja | Free, open task and project manager (free). | FOSS Picks |
| Zotero | Free, open reference and citation manager (free). | FOSS Picks |
| Breaking Math | Weekly conversations making math concepts click (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| College Info Geek | Thomas Frank's long-running blog, podcast, and videos on study skills and student productivity (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| Cortex | Weekly conversations on productivity systems, tools, and workflows (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| Deep Questions with Cal Newport | Weekly podcast on deep work, focus, and study strategy (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| Farnam Street | Essays on mental models, decision-making, and clearer thinking (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| Hidden Brain | NPR podcast exploring the psychology behind everyday decisions (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| James Clear's 3-2-1 Newsletter | Weekly ideas, quotes, and questions on habits and learning (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| Ness Labs Newsletter | Neuroscience-backed insights on productivity, focus, and learning (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| Radiolab | Science, philosophy, and human-interest stories from WNYC Studios (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| Scott Young's Blog | Deep dives on learning faster and building hard skills (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| Stuff You Missed in History Class | Two-a-week deep dives into overlooked history (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| The Learning Scientists Podcast | Evidence-based study techniques explained by cognitive scientists (free). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| Zeitblüten | German-language blog on time management, focus, and self-organization (freemium). | Blogs, Newsletters & Podcasts |
| A Mind for Numbers | Learn math and science even if you struggle (paid). | Books We Trust |
| Atomic Habits | Build study habits that actually stick (paid). | Books We Trust |
| Broke Millennial | Erin Lowry on student loans, credit, budgeting, and talking about money (paid). | Books We Trust |
| Deep Work | Build the ability to focus without distraction (paid). | Books We Trust |
| Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Angela Duckworth on why passion and persistence beat raw talent (paid). | Books We Trust |
| How to Take Smart Notes | Turn reading into writing with a note system (paid). | Books We Trust |
| Make It Stick | The science of durable, effective learning (paid). | Books We Trust |
| Mindset | Carol Dweck's companion site on growth versus fixed mindsets (paid). | Books We Trust |
| Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise | Learn deliberate practice for developing expertise (paid). | Books We Trust |
| The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | Build habits for effective goals and priorities (paid). | Books We Trust |
| The Art of Learning | Josh Waitzkin on the mental principles behind mastering any skill (paid). | Books We Trust |
| Ultralearning | Scott Young's strategies for aggressive, self-directed skill learning (paid). | Books We Trust |
| Why We Sleep | Matthew Walker on how sleep drives memory, learning, and health (paid). | Books We Trust |
| A Realistic Guide to Time Management | Todoist's free guide to time-blocking your calendar and building a workable schedule (free). | Guides & How-Tos |
| Ali Abdaal | Evidence-based study and productivity guides (free). | Guides & How-Tos |
| Anki Manual | The official guide to spaced repetition with Anki (free). | Guides & How-Tos |
| Cornell Note-Taking System | Cornell University's official guide to the Cornell note-taking method (free). | Guides & How-Tos |
| How to Remember Anything Forever-ish | Playable primer on spaced repetition (free). | Guides & How-Tos |
| Learning How to Learn | The popular free course on how learning works (freemium). | Guides & How-Tos |
| Pomodoro Technique | Francesco Cirillo's official guide to the Pomodoro time-management method (free). | Guides & How-Tos |
| Retrieval Practice | Pooja Agarwal's free guides on retrieval practice, spacing, and interleaving (free). | Guides & How-Tos |
| Student Guide to Generative AI | Barnard College's free guide to using AI tools without compromising academic integrity (free). | Guides & How-Tos |
| The Learning Scientists | Cognitive scientists' blog and posters on evidence-based study strategies (free). | Guides & How-Tos |
| Zettelkasten.de | In-depth guide to the Zettelkasten note-taking and thinking method (free). | Guides & How-Tos |
| 7 Cups | Free, anonymous chat with trained volunteer listeners, 24/7 (freemium). | Mental Health & Wellbeing |
| ADDitude | Strategies and community support for ADHD and neurodivergent students (freemium). | Mental Health & Wellbeing |
| ANAD | Free peer support and treatment referrals for eating disorders. | Mental Health & Wellbeing |
| Befrienders Worldwide | Free directory of confidential emotional-support helplines worldwide (free). | Mental Health & Wellbeing |
| CHADD | Nonprofit support and resources for ADHD, from Children and Adults with ADHD (free). | Mental Health & Wellbeing |
| Child Mind Institute | Free, expert guidance on managing test anxiety and exam-day stress (free). | Mental Health & Wellbeing |
| Crisis Text Line | Free, 24/7 text-based crisis support with trained counselors (free). | Mental Health & Wellbeing |
| Headspace | Guided meditation and sleep, free for teens and students (freemium). | Mental Health & Wellbeing |
| JED Foundation | Nonprofit resources on managing finals-week and exam-period burnout (free). | Mental Health & Wellbeing |
| NAMI HelpLine | Free, nationwide peer support and resource referrals for mental health conditions (free). | Mental Health & Wellbeing |
| NHS Every Mind Matters | Free official guidance on stress, anxiety, and sleep (free). | Mental Health & Wellbeing |
| Student Minds | UK student mental health charity's free guide to coping with homesickness at university (free). | Mental Health & Wellbeing |
| The Trevor Project | Free, confidential crisis support and resources for LGBTQ+ young people (free). | Mental Health & Wellbeing |
| Academia Stack Exchange | Q&A on academic life, research, and navigating school systems (free). | Communities |
| AnitaB.org | Global nonprofit community, mentorship, and career network for women in tech (free). | Communities |
| ESN (Erasmus Student Network) | Nonprofit network connecting international and exchange students through local support and events (free). | Communities |
| Focusmate | Free virtual body-doubling sessions to stay accountable while studying (freemium). | Communities |
| I'm First | Free community and guidance for first-generation college students (free). | Communities |
| Mathematics Stack Exchange | Q&A for working through math problems step by step (free). | Communities |
| oSTEM | Nonprofit professional association and chapter network for LGBTQ+ people in STEM (free). | Communities |
| r/APStudents | Community for AP course and exam prep (free). | Communities |
| r/GetStudying | Study motivation, methods, and accountability (free). | Communities |
| r/HomeworkHelp | Large, active community for help across every school subject (free). | Communities |
| r/IBO | The main community for IB Diploma students (free). | Communities |
| r/igcse | Support and resources for IGCSE students (free). | Communities |
| r/SAT | Strategy, practice, and score discussion for the SAT (free). | Communities |
| Study Together | Large Discord and livestream community for study accountability (free). | Communities |
| StudyStream | 24/7 video study rooms and a Discord community to stay accountable (freemium). | Communities |
| Awesome Skills & Plugins for Students | Curated AI coding-agent skills and plugins built for students (free). | More from StudentSuite |
| Awesome Study Resources | Curated exam, curriculum, and subject-study resources for students (free). | More from StudentSuite |
| StudyMap | A crowdsourced map of student-important places: exam centres, libraries, and more (free). | More from StudentSuite |
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