Application deadline: November 30, 2023
If you are 18 years or older, understand English and want to develop professional skills in project management, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, this scholarship program is for you.
As a global leader in media, education and services, Bertelsmann aims to empower people around the world to succeed in the technology and data industries, especially those who historically have not had access to such skills development opportunities. This program aims to prepare enthusiastic learners for exciting, well-paying technology careers.
Bertelsmann and Udacity partner to create change. This scholarship program aims to give learners around the world the opportunity to develop lucrative digital skills, regardless of their cultural background or social status. Apply to the Next Generation Tech Booster today and gain applicable skills to start a new career in technology and help open the industry to the advancement of talent everywhere.
Benefits
- Convenient: Classes are part-time and online so you can learn when and where it suits you.
- Flexible: Udacity’s flexible schedule means you can dedicate a few hours to the Challenge phase and 8-10 hours to the Nanodegree phase per week.
- In-depth: Students can access dozens of hours of free training modules and tutorials on project management, cybersecurity or artificial intelligence and their real-world applications.
- Inclusive: The scholarship is available to interested learners from all over the world.
- Cutting Edge: Students have the exciting opportunity to gain skills in one of the three most in-demand and fastest-growing technology areas.
- Supported by a mentor: All students will be supported by content experts and tutors during the program.
How it works?
- Step 1: Select a Path Learners applying to the program will select one of three courses: Agile Software Development, AI Programming with Python, and Enterprise Security.
- Step 2: Challenge Course
17,000 applicants accepted into the program will enroll in a challenge course for the selected major, where they will learn the fundamental elements of their chosen subject. The artificial intelligence and cybersecurity courses include technical assessments on which candidates will be tested in order to qualify. The project management sector is not subject to any technical evaluation before the Challenge Course. - Step 3: Announcement of scholarship recipients
The top 500 students in their respective challenge courses receive a scholarship from the Nanodegree program.
Scholarship timeline
- Monday October 23, 2023: Opening of Next Generation Tech Booster applications on the Udacity website
- Thursday November 30, 2023: last day to submit applications to obtain access to scholarships on Udacity
- Monday December 11, 2023: Scholarship holders are informed of their admission to the program
- Friday December 15, 2023: start date of the Phase 1 challenge
- Thursday February 15, 2024: end date of the Phase 1 challenge
- Friday March 8, 2024: start date of phase 2 Nanodegree
- Monday July 15, 2024: End date of Phase 2 Nanodegree
For more information:
Visit the official webpage of the Udacity Next Generation Tech Booster Scholarship 2023
