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Application Deadline: June 24, 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 Udacity/AWS AI & ML Scholars Program. Develop AI & Agentic AI skills powered by AWS cloud and AI technology that reflect real industry needs, joining a global community of 100,000 learners.
Through a Challenge Phase based on the AWS AI Practitioner learning plan, you’ll gain hands-on experience with real AWS tools like Amazon PartyRock and Amazon Bedrock, explore practical AI use cases and apply responsible AI best practices.
The top 4,500 learners, selected based on assessment performance, will advance to a fully funded Udacity Nanodegree scholarship, preparing them for specialized, AWS-aligned AI careers.
How it work
Build Your AI Foundation
Start with the AWS Artificial Intelligence Practitioner Learning Plan and develop practical, career-relevant AI skills using real AWS tools.
During the Challenge Phase, you’ll explore:
- Core AI concepts and generative AI technologies.
- Natural language processing and computer vision applications.
- AWS services including Amazon PartyRock Data preparation, model training, deployment and monitoring.
- Responsible AI best practices and real-world case studies.
Extend Your Learning with AWS Skill Builder Access
Challenge Phase completers will receive three months of AWS Skill Builder access, providing additional exposure to AWS AI content and tools.
This extended access allows you to continue building practical AWS knowledge, reinforcing your skills beyond the core program experience.
Specialize in a Future- Focused AI Career Track
Top 4,500 learners based on assessment performance will advance into one of three Nanodegree tracks, aligned with in-demand AI roles.
- Future AWS AI Programmer
- Future AWS Agentic AI Business Professional
- Future AWS Agent Developer
Each track includes hands-on, portfolio-ready projects that prepare you to apply AI skills in real-world roles.
Application Deadline
- March 24, 2026 – June 24, 2026: Applications Open & Challenge Phase
- July 5, 2026: Assessment Sent Via Email
- July 13, 2026: Assessment Deadline
- July 27, 2026: Nanodegree Program Recipients Announcement
- August 4, 2026 – November 4, 2026: Udacity Nanodegree Program (All Three Tracks)
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Udacity/AWS AI & ML Scholars Program
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