The AWS AI & ML Scholarship program, in collaboration with Udacity, is an AI/ML-focused scholarship program providing 2,500 Udacity nano degree scholarships annually, as well as a mentorship program, to students who identify as underserved or underrepresented in technology.
The Amazon AI and ML Scholarship program aims to make the future tech workforce more diverse by removing financial barriers, providing skills training for a career in tech, and offering mentorship support.
The AWS AI & ML Scholarship program uses a free, student-only version of AWS DeepRacer to prequalify participants for the scholarship application.
Eligibility Requirements
The requirements for the AWS AI and ML Scholarship are as follows;
Any student over the age of 16 who self-identifies as underserved or underrepresented in technology and is currently enrolled in high school or college, may apply (subject to terms and conditions on Udacity).
No prior knowledge in machine learning, computer science, or car racing is needed. This program is designed to help anyone get started with ML through the engaging concept of racing.
Benefits
The scholarship covers full tuition for Udacity’s Nanodegree program. At each stage you will gain AI knowledge and receive coaching from professionals.
The program is designed to help anyone get started with Machine Learning (ML) with no prior technical knowledge required.
Selection Process for Amazon AI and ML Scholarship
AWS AI & ML Scholarship Event
Start Date
End Date
Applications Open – First Cohort
2/1/2024
5/31/2024
Application Open – Second Cohort
6/1/2024
9/30/2024
Udacity NanoDegree 1 – First Cohort (1000 students)
6/19/2024
10/18/2024
Udacity NanoDegree 1 – Second Cohort (1000 students)
