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Whether you’re new to AI or looking to break into the field, the AWS AI & ML Scholarship program, in collaboration with Udacity, helps students globally to learn foundational skills to prepare for careers in technology. Through a comprehensive AI training program designed by AWS experts, students will get hands-on with real-world projects, learn from industry mentors, and access career resources. 

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. 

Eligibility

• Q: Who can apply to the AWS AI & ML Scholarship program?
  
  Any student over the age of 16 that 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).Q: How do I prequalify for the AWS AI & ML Scholarship program?
  Prequalifying for the scholarship is based on two criteria completed on AWS DeepRacer Student:
  1. Review coursework and pass assessments. To qualify you must score 80% or better on all required assessments on AWS DeepRacer Student learning modules. Each assessment is based on different chapters you can find in the Learn section in the AWS DeepRacer Student navigation pane.Achieve a minimum single lap time. Each month from March to September, a new leaderboard is launched in the AWS DeepRacer Student League, featuring a new track design. To qualify for the scholarship, you will need to complete a single lap in less than 2 minutes on any single leaderboard.
  Q: If I prequalify for the AWS AI & ML Scholarship, do I automatically receive a Udacity Nanodegree scholarship?No. Students who prequalify for the AWS AI & ML Scholarship are given access to the application for the Udacity Nanodegree scholarship. Udacity determines which prequalified students are awarded Udacity Nanodegree scholarships.
  Q: How will I know if I have completed all of the prerequisites on AWS DeepRacer Student?
  By opting in to the AWS AI & ML Scholarship at AWS DeepRacer Student registration, students have their progress towards completing the prerequisites tracked automatically in the dashboard section of DeepRacer Student. When a student successfully completes all requirements, they will receive an automated email with a unique application code and instructions to finish their application on Udacity. At the close of each application period, selected recipients will receive an email from Udacity regarding their enrollment.Q: Am I required to provide proof of enrollment before being selected for the AWS AI & ML Scholarship?
  
  You may be asked to provide proof of enrollment (such as a college transcript) to receive the AWS AI & ML Scholarship.

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