Your dream career in AI is just a registration away!
You are a school student with STEM major and still feeling perplexed about a thriving future in AI professionally? This is your chance to understand how could this become a reality with no-fuss. Also, the story does not end there- college students- graduates and undergraduates- also stand a golden opportunity to build it big in AI. HOW? Keep reading!
Ever since, STEM has been a thriving field of specialization and this year- USAII® is bringing the most coveted and America-wide AI NextGen Challenge™ 2026 that culminates into a National AI Hackathon scheduled for June 2026 in Atlanta. The details, perks, scholarships, networking opportunities, and much more- unraveling one at a time!
The AI NextGen Challenge™ 2026 is open to grades 9–12, undergraduate, and graduate STEM students, offering nationwide access to AI learning, scholarships, and career-building opportunities. USAII® is partnering with over 2,000+ schools and colleges to engage over 100,000+ students. The Online Scholarship Test shall witness the top 10% of the performers; earning a 100% scholarship for USAII®’s globally recognized certifications — CAIP™, ™CAIPa, and CAIE™.
As the White House Task Force on AI Education aims at creating new educational and workforce development opportunities for America’s youth; the USAII® massive AI scholarship program shall enable them to gain interest and requisite expertise in AI technology from an early age. This early exposure is deemed critical for cultivating the skills and understanding necessary to thrive in the AI-driven workforce of the future.
This staggering event culminates into the AI NextGen National Hackathon 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia (June 20–21, 2026), where 250 top innovators will compete for $100,000 in cash prizes and national recognition.
“Artificial Intelligence is the language of the future, and early learners have the strongest advantage,” said Ajit K. Jha, Chief Product Partner, USAII®. Continuing with the sentiment, Mike Spaeth, Global VP, Growth & Partnerships stated that,“This initiative is a pivotal step toward building America’s AI workforce.”
This is your chance to compete for full AI Scholarships, world-class AI certification access, and an opportunity of a lifetime to become America’s next AI Innovator!
The Big AI Opportunity Won’t Wait- Act Now!
Round 2 Scholarship Registration Closes December 31, 2025
For more information on the ‘AI NextGen Challenge 2026’, click here
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The United States Artificial Intelligence Institute (USAII®) is a premier provider of AI certifications and training, committed to equipping learners of all levels with industry-relevant skills and credentials. Visit www.usaii.org for more information.
