AWS AI & ML Scholars Program 2026
AWS and Udacity offer 100,000 free AI/ML scholarships for 2026. The Challenge phase (free access to course + projects) runs until June 24. Top completers advance to a full Udacity Nanodegree. Build and deploy AI apps on AWS PartyRock and Amazon Bedrock.
100,000 scholarships globally — one of the easiest high-value AI credentials to access, backed by AWS with direct path to certification.
AWS and Udacity are sponsoring 100,000 learners worldwide with free AI/ML training in 2026. The programme is designed for beginners — no prior technical knowledge needed.
Programme phases:
Phase 1 — Challenge (FREE, closes June 24, 2026):
- Self-paced online course
- Build AI apps with AWS PartyRock and Amazon Bedrock
- Complete 2 hands-on projects
- Earn a certificate of completion
- Receive 3 months free AWS Skill Builder subscription
Phase 2 — Nanodegree (top completers only):
- Full Udacity AI/ML Nanodegree scholarship
- Advanced curriculum and career support
Three course tracks available:
- AWS AI Practitioner Challenge
- Generative AI fundamentals
- Applied ML on AWS
Enrol any time before June 24, 2026 — programme is fully self-paced. Note: spots are capped at 100,000 total enrolments.