AWS AI & ML Scholars

AWS and Udacity are partnering to offer a beginner-friendly course in Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), focusing on its historical context, core Machine Learning (ML) concepts, and real-world applications.

The Challenge course is available to all eligible learners who complete the enrollment application on the program website within the stipulated duration.

• In this course, you'll explore the foundational concepts of generative artificial intelligence. To earn your certificate of completion, you’ll need to finish the Introducing Generative AI with AWS course and successfully complete two projects.

• Throughout your learning journey, you'll have access to an online community platform where you can connect with fellow learners—whether you need support with challenges, want to exchange ideas, or simply network. Get ready for an engaging and rewarding experience!

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Submit the online application form
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Basic Python knowledge
• English proficiency

No, there is no cost incurred to the learner.

• The classroom will open from May 28, 2025.
• It means a student can join at any time when the program is active and complete the course. It is self-paced during the program duration, which means you can finish at your own pace before the classroom end date of August 5, 2025.

Learners can self-enroll in the Challenge by completing the application beginning on May 28, 2025. To learn more, please visit the program website

• 5/28/2025 - 8/1/2025: Application Form Open on Udacity Website
• 5/28/2025 - 8/5/2025: Challenge - Introducing Generative AI with AWS
• 8/11/2025: Assessment sent via email
• 8/18/2025: Assessment deadline
• 8/21/2025: Nanodegree program recipients announced
• 8/25/2025 - 11/25/2025: Udacity Nanodegree

You will have immediate access to the course upon enrollment and can continue learning throughout the program duration. Please note that the Challenge classroom will close on August 5, 2025. We encourage you to complete the course and submit the projects as soon as possible before this date to download your certificate of completion!

During the Challenge Phase, you'll have the opportunity to work on two projects based on the instructions in the classroom. It's a great opportunity to showcase your work while moving forward with the course!

This is a fully online program. Throughout the course, students get to learn through online videos in their classroom.

You should maintain the same email address you used to apply for the program for the duration of your entire course in order to maintain eligibility for this program.

There are no withdrawal or postponing options available in the program. You should only join this program if you are committed to learning within the defined timeline of the program.

After successfully completing the Challenge phase and downloading your certificate of completion, you will receive an email with a short assessment for your chosen track available during a specified date range. Be sure to complete your assessment within this window to be eligible for the next step in this learning journey!

Learners are expected to spend around 20 hours in total to complete the coursework on time.

You can start learning right after you enroll. After you enroll successfully, you can visit your classroom to find the content and begin your journey.

We'll have an online Circle Student Community where you can ask questions, get answers, and find support from your peers, student advocates.

Once you are enrolled in the program, you will find the link to Circle Student Community in your classroom. Make sure to use the same email and password associated with Udacity. The student community has been created specifically for this program to enable you to connect with your classmates, support each other's work, answer questions, and share relevant ideas and resources.

The Support team will contact you via email. Please make sure to check your e-mail frequently and you will need to use one email for everything during the learning journey. Note: Check your spam or promotions folder to see if you received emails from our side.

You will be able to download your Certificate of Completion once you have completed 100% of the content and passed the two projects included in this Challenge course. You will have detailed instructions on how to complete these projects inside your classroom.

To download your certificate, you must successfully complete 100% of your Introducing Generative AI with AWS track (finish the content and pass the projects) within the timeframe allotted.

There are no documents required. Once you are eligible for the certificate after completing the track and passing the projects, you will be eligible to download your certificate.

Certificates will be issued based on the name provided in your classroom. You can edit your name from inside your Classroom settings BEFORE generating the certificate but not after. Please make sure that the first name and last name displayed in your Classroom settings appear in the way you would like them displayed on your certificate.

Udacity only provides graduates with a digital copy of the certificate. However, you can always download and print your certificate, if you wish!

After completing the Challenge, learners will receive an email to complete the technical assessment to be eligible for the Nanodegree phase.

• After completing the Introducing Generative AI with AWS course and downloading your certificate of completion, you’ll receive a technical assessment aligned with your desired Nanodegree track, as indicated on your application. Learners who complete the course and pass the assessment will be eligible for a fully-funded Nanodegree program.

• Assessments will be delivered via email — see the important dates listed below. This assessment is your next step toward becoming a full AWS AI & ML Scholar. If you’re not selected, don’t worry — you’ll still gain access to additional AWS Educate resources to help you continue learning and growing in your AI and ML journey.

-Timeline

• 5/28/2025 - 8/1/2025 Application Form Open on Udacity Website
• 5/28/2025 - 8/5/2025 Challenge - Introducing Generative AI with AWS
• 8/11/2025 Assessment sent via email
• 8/18/2025 Assessment deadline
• 8/21/2025 Nanodegree program recipients announced

Eligible learners can attempt this assessment once within the defined timeline.

We recommend going through the content diligently to learn all the required fundamentals to be the best prepared for the Assessment. You will also have the assessment instructions in the invitation for guidance.

Learners who complete the Challenge course and download their certificate of completion will retain static access to the course content. Those who don’t complete the course by the deadline will lose access after the deadline passes.

Please note that assessment scores won’t be shared individually - selected learners for the Nanodegree program will be announced on August 21, 2025.