The Udacity/Amazon AI and ML scholarship program 2026 is a global learning initiative designed to help learners build foundational skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Generative AI. The program is delivered in collaboration between Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Udacity and aims to provide accessible, industry-aligned AI training for beginners and early-career learners worldwide. The program is structured as a two-phase learning experience.
In the first phase, participants take part in a challenge-based learning program using AWS tools such as Amazon Bedrock and PartyRock, where they build practical AI applications and gain hands-on experience. In the second phase, top-performing learners are selected for a fully funded Udacity Nanodegree scholarship to further develop their AI skills and work on advanced, project-based learning tracks.
A little on Udacity and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s leading cloud computing platform, offering a wide range of services used by startups, enterprises, and governments globally. Udacity is an online education platform that provides industry-focused training programs designed to equip learners with job-ready technical and digital skills.
Program benefits
This scholarship program comes with benefits such as:
- Free access to foundational AI and ML training
- Hands-on experience with AWS AI tools such as Amazon Bedrock and PartyRock
- Opportunity to build real-world AI projectsAccess to AWS Skill Builder learning resources (up to 3 months)
- Fully funded Udacity Nanodegree scholarship for top-performing learners
- Career-aligned AI and ML skill development
Eligibility
To be considered for the Udacity/AWS AI and ML scholarship program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 18 years oldNo prior AI or ML experience required
- Open to learners worldwideSuitable for students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals
- Motivated individuals interested in AI, ML, or career switching into tech
How to apply
Interested and eligible candidates should apply online through the official Udacity application platform when applications are open. Participants may be required to complete a challenge phase before progressing to the scholarship stage.
Application deadline
The application deadline is on June 24, 2026 (or earlier if the program reaches capacity).
For more details visit the Udacity/Amazon AI and ML scholarship program website.
