Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I sign up to participate?
A: You can sign up to participate here. Select ‘Join hackathon’ and create a Devpost account.
Q: I am enrolled in a non University bootcamp course. Am I eligible?
A: Unfortunately, only university students are eligible for this year’s competition.
Q: When will we get the design challenge prompt?
A: The design prompt will be delivered via email and on Devpost on Friday, March 6 @ 12 PM EST / 9 AM PST.
Q: How do I know if my Figma account is verified?
A: You can check if you are verified at figma.com/education/apply. The page will display “We have successfully verified your education status!” if you are verified.
Q: I’m having trouble getting verified for education on Figma. Do you have any tips?
A: You can verify your education account at figma.com/education/apply. If you are having issues, please join the #verification-support channel on the event Slack space (accessible after you sign up for the event on Devpost) or email us at education@figma.com. Resources on troubleshooting and best practices can be found on the Devpost resources page.
Q: My Figma education verification was denied. How do I get help?
A: Please ensure you are eligible for the Figma for Education program by referencing our eligibility guidelines. If you are having issues, please join the #verification-support channel on the event Slack space (accessible after you sign up for the event on Devpost) or email us at education@figma.com. Resources on troubleshooting and best practices can be found on the Devpost resources page.
Q: I do not have a team. Can I participate alone as a team of one person?
A: No, only teams of 2-4 members can participate in the competition.
Q: How will projects be scored?
A: Projects are judged by a panel of seasoned industry professionals against the judging criteria outlined on Devpost.
Q: I am working with a team. Do we all need to be education verified on Figma?
A: Yes! All team members must be verified for the Figma for Education program using their school-issued email. You can check if you are verified at figma.com/education/apply.
Q: I am working with a team. Do we all need to register on Devpost?
A: Yes! All team members must create their own account and register on Devpost via figbuild2026.devpost.com.
Q: I am working with a team. Do we all need to individually submit our project at the end, or does one person submit the project on behalf of our team?
A: Only one team member will submit your final project on Devpost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I sign up to participate?
A: You can sign up to participate here. Select ‘Join hackathon’ and create a Devpost account.
Q: I am enrolled in a non University bootcamp course. Am I eligible?
A: Unfortunately, only university students are eligible for this year’s competition.
Q: When will we get the design challenge prompt?
A: The design prompt will be delivered via email and on Devpost on Friday, March 6 @ 12 PM EST / 9 AM PST.
Q: How do I know if my Figma account is verified?
A: You can check if you are verified at figma.com/education/apply. The page will display “We have successfully verified your education status!” if you are verified.
Q: I’m having trouble getting verified for education on Figma. Do you have any tips?
A: You can verify your education account at figma.com/education/apply. If you are having issues, please join the #verification-support channel on the event Slack space (accessible after you sign up for the event on Devpost) or email us at education@figma.com. Resources on troubleshooting and best practices can be found on the Devpost resources page.
Q: My Figma education verification was denied. How do I get help?
A: Please ensure you are eligible for the Figma for Education program by referencing our eligibility guidelines. If you are having issues, please join the #verification-support channel on the event Slack space (accessible after you sign up for the event on Devpost) or email us at education@figma.com. Resources on troubleshooting and best practices can be found on the Devpost resources page.
Q: I do not have a team. Can I participate alone as a team of one person?
A: No, only teams of 2-4 members can participate in the competition.
Q: How will projects be scored?
A: Projects are judged by a panel of seasoned industry professionals against the judging criteria outlined on Devpost.
Q: I am working with a team. Do we all need to be education verified on Figma?
A: Yes! All team members must be verified for the Figma for Education program using their school-issued email. You can check if you are verified at figma.com/education/apply.
Q: I am working with a team. Do we all need to register on Devpost?
A: Yes! All team members must create their own account and register on Devpost via figbuild2026.devpost.com.
Q: I am working with a team. Do we all need to individually submit our project at the end, or does one person submit the project on behalf of our team?
A: Only one team member will submit your final project on Devpost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I sign up to participate?
A: You can sign up to participate here. Select ‘Join hackathon’ and create a Devpost account.
Q: I am enrolled in a non University bootcamp course. Am I eligible?
A: Unfortunately, only university students are eligible for this year’s competition.
Q: When will we get the design challenge prompt?
A: The design prompt will be delivered via email and on Devpost on Friday, March 6 @ 12 PM EST / 9 AM PST.
Q: How do I know if my Figma account is verified?
A: You can check if you are verified at figma.com/education/apply. The page will display “We have successfully verified your education status!” if you are verified.
Q: I’m having trouble getting verified for education on Figma. Do you have any tips?
A: You can verify your education account at figma.com/education/apply. If you are having issues, please join the #verification-support channel on the event Slack space (accessible after you sign up for the event on Devpost) or email us at education@figma.com. Resources on troubleshooting and best practices can be found on the Devpost resources page.
Q: My Figma education verification was denied. How do I get help?
A: Please ensure you are eligible for the Figma for Education program by referencing our eligibility guidelines. If you are having issues, please join the #verification-support channel on the event Slack space (accessible after you sign up for the event on Devpost) or email us at education@figma.com. Resources on troubleshooting and best practices can be found on the Devpost resources page.
Q: I do not have a team. Can I participate alone as a team of one person?
A: No, only teams of 2-4 members can participate in the competition.
Q: How will projects be scored?
A: Projects are judged by a panel of seasoned industry professionals against the judging criteria outlined on Devpost.
Q: I am working with a team. Do we all need to be education verified on Figma?
A: Yes! All team members must be verified for the Figma for Education program using their school-issued email. You can check if you are verified at figma.com/education/apply.
Q: I am working with a team. Do we all need to register on Devpost?
A: Yes! All team members must create their own account and register on Devpost via figbuild2026.devpost.com.
Q: I am working with a team. Do we all need to individually submit our project at the end, or does one person submit the project on behalf of our team?
A: Only one team member will submit your final project on Devpost.