RunwayML

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This is a special program for students who are passionate about AI and want to build a community at their university.
If you are accepted into this program, you become a campus leader for Runway.

• What you do: You host workshops, hackathons, or demo days at your school to teach others how to use Runway.
• What you get: This is much better than a simple discount. Ambassadors often receive a complimentary (free) plan and a massive bundle of credits (up to 100,000 credits) to support their events and personal creative work. Morever, you get bonus credits for sending referrals to Runway.
• How to Apply?: On the same Education page, look for the "Student Ambassador (runwayml.com)" section. You will need to submit an application explaining how you plan to promote AI creativity on your campus.

So, overall, you can get these benefits from Runway as of June 2026.

• Free Plan: 125 one-time credits (good for ~25 seconds of fast video).
• Standard Plan (with discount): 625 credits per month.
• Pro Plan (with 25% discount): 2,250 credits per month.
• Student Ambassador: Up to 100,000 credits (if accepted).

Key Benefits

• 100k Credits (Ambassadors): Massive credit allowance for student leaders.
• No Watermarks: Paid/Ambassador plans remove the Runway logo.
• Upscale to 4K: Create professional, high-definition video.
• Commercial Rights: You own the videos you create.
• Networking: Ambassadors get direct access to the Runway team and other creators.

• Student email address (.edu / academic)• Valid Student ID verification• No credit card required
• Discount: Must be a current student or educator with valid proof (ID or.edu email).
• Ambassador: Must be a student enrolled in a university and willing to host events or build a community.
• Creative Partner: Must be an artist with a high-quality public portfolio of work.