AWS AI ML Scholarship Programme

(Updated 24/04/23) The AWS Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Scholarship programme, in collaboration with Intel and Udacity, aims to help underserved and underrepresented high school and college students learn foundational ML concepts to prepare them for careers in AI and ML.

APPLICATION WINDOW

CLOSED

DEADLINE

30 Sep 2023

PRIZES

Participants can earn up to two of 2,500 scholarships awarded annually to assist them in pursuing a career in AI & ML.

2,000 students per year will receive scholarships for the Udacity AI Programming with Python Nanodegree programme (a $4,000 USD value). This four-month collaborative virtual course teaches programming tools and techniques fundamental to machine learning, with support from Udacity teachers in weekly group sessions.

500 of the top performing students who achieve the highest scores in the first Udacity Nanodegree programme can earn a second, more advanced Udacity Nanodegree. This six-month course combines deep learning and ML engineering concepts to prepare students for a career in AI & ML.

All 2,000 students in the programme will receive tailored mentoring and career guidance through monthly “Ask Me Anything” seminars with top industry experts. Topics range from career development and networking, promoting diversity and equity in the tech workforce, to technical experience in the field.

Participants in the second Nanodegree programme will receive a full year of one-on-one mentorship from an AWS or Intel employee who will provide guidance for both coursework and preparing for a career in technology.

OTHER KEY DATES

February 1 2023: AWS AI & ML Scholarship applications open on AWS DeepRacer Student. Learn, practice, and participate by completing prerequisites to unlock your unique code to complete.
May 31, 2023: Last day to submit your application for the summer cohort.
June 1, 2023: The Winter cohort applications open.
June 14, 2023 - October 15, 2023: Udacity NanoDegree 1: Summer cohort (1000 students).
October 16, 2023 - February 15, 2024: Udacity NanoDegree 1: Winter cohort (1000 students).
April 10, 2024 - August 12, 2024: Udacity NanoDegree: Combined cohorts (500 students)..
April 10, 2024 - April 10, 2025: 12-Month mentorship for the top 500 students.

HOST COUNTRY

United States

Note that while some organisers may accept applications from all around the world, you may still be required to travel to the host country in order to take part in the later stages of a competition for instance, or you may be required to live there for a period of time to take part in a funded programme (e.g. scholarship, incubator, accelerator).

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Credit: AWS AI ML Scholarship Programme

Date Added: 2 May 2022