Udacity & AWS AI & ML Scholarship

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  1. AsianStew

    AsianStew Moderator Staff Member

    Just got an email about half an hour ago from Udacity and their scholarship for 2500 students.
    Email below this program info link: https://www.udacity.com/scholarships/aws-ai-ml-scholarship-program

    Udacity & AWS AI & ML Scholarship Program: Time to apply
    Fast track a new career with job-ready skills in the lucrative field of AI & ML.

    Applications open: February 1st - May 31st, 2024

    What is the goal of this program?

    AWS, in partnership with Udacity, provides scholarships to underserved students globally, aiming to foster diversity in the tech workforce. The program removes financial barriers, offering top-tier digital skills training, mentorship, and support. Recipients enroll in Udacity's AI Programming with Python Nanodegree, paving the way for a rewarding career in AI & ML.

    How will this program set me up for success?

    • Gain hands-on experience with real-world projects and current industry content, co-created by leading experts.
    • Receive guidance from AWS mentors.
    • Benefit from a supportive online community.
    • Engage in "Ask Me Anything" sessions with industry experts.
    • The entire program is 100% remote.

    Exclusive Access: Introducing Generative AI with AWS

    When you apply to the scholarship you also gain exclusive access to Introducing Generative AI with AWS. This free course offers an in-depth exploration of generative AI, emphasizing foundational concepts and real world applications. You'll obtain practical knowledge of machine learning and generative AI, while exploring responsible and inclusive AI applications within society.

    Eligibility: Learners who complete the scholarship prerequisites through AWS DeepRacer Student and complete a Udacity application gain free access to the course. You can enjoy access to the course until December 31, 2024.

    Build your future in tech today.

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    AsianStew, Feb 1, 2024
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  2. Johann

    Johann Well-Known Member

    Underserved students globally -- sounds to me there'd be way more than 2,500 underserved students in less-developed countries. Don't see how they could make very many of these available in the US. America doubtless has plenty of underserved students, but lots of places have many times more -- underserved, WAY underserved and not served at all.

    Can't see how it applies to a lot of folks on DI. And those it does apply to -- well, the numbers don't look good, if it's truly "global." I wish good luck to those US prospective students who meet the AWS definition of "underserved" - whatever that may be, in income etc.
     
    Johann, Feb 2, 2024
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  3. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    DI has been around a long, long time and constantly has fresh content, which means it's pretty high on search engine results. Most people who get information from here don't actually join, and they stop by here from everywhere.
     
    SteveFoerster, Feb 2, 2024
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  4. Johann

    Johann Well-Known Member

    True - and a much-needed reminder. Thanks.

    My point still stands. The scholarship deal appears to be global - for underserved students. It's great if some of that large community stop by and learn of it. However there's a tendency here for some North American members to view global offers as a freebie everyone should go after, "get 'em before they're gone" regardless of their being relatively well-off. A sort of Groupon. That's what I'm speaking out against.
     
    Johann, Feb 2, 2024
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  5. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    Oh, I see what you mean. Yes, we agree.
     
    SteveFoerster, Feb 2, 2024
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