Amazon Web Services is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of its AI & ML Scholars Program. Specifically, this technical education program helps underrepresented learners scale their impact through artificial intelligence training. Consequently, selected scholars work directly with AWS engineers and Udacity mentors to deploy machine learning models.
Program Overview
This is a technical upskilling program. Therefore, it is ideal for students and professionals who need advanced cloud and AI credentials to serve the modern tech industry. By joining, you get access to fully funded Udacity Nanodegrees and AWS certification pathways.
Key Benefits
Participants receive high-value educational and career support. Specifically, the benefits include:
- Education: Fully funded scholarships for intensive Udacity Nanodegree programs.
- Mentorship: Exclusive virtual networking and mentoring sessions with top AWS tech leaders.
- Career: Priority consideration for AWS internship and early-career hiring pipelines.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, an applicant must be a high school or college student. Crucially, you must have a foundational interest in tech and belong to an underrepresented community in technology.
- Age: Must be at least 16 years old.
- Background: Open to women, minorities, and individuals from low-income backgrounds.
- Pre-requisite: Must complete a basic introductory coding assessment on the AWS platform.
Application Process
- Deadline: June 24, 2026.
- Submission: Apply via the AWS AI & ML student portal.
- Requirements: Online application form, demographic details, and completion of the prerequisite course.
