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!
Quick Pathway to America’s AI Voice
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AI NextGen Challenge™ 2026
What is the Hype About?
AI NextGen Challenge™ 2026 is a Nation-wide AI Scholarship program worth US$ 12.3+ million; to be won by deserving top 10% of the performers across America. Vouched as the largest AI scholarship in USA till date; AI NextGen Challenge™ 2026 has officially opened at an exhilarating start; with massive registrations coming in for the forthcoming online scholarship test. Do not run out of November 30, 2025 to apply for the Online Scholarship Test on December 06, 2025.
keeping in view the astounding AI talent gap that exists and is widening with every passing year; USAII® commits itself to closing the same for a brighter much stable AI future for America; to begin with. Having made a mark in world-wide AI credentialing; USAII® is here with its most prestigious offering in the form of America’s largest AI scholarship to be awarded. Want to know more? Keep reading!
What makes it prestigious?
This national initiative is led by the vision of advancing equitable access to AI skills, innovation and future-ready education; through USAII® certifications and training; while aligning with;
Resonating with ONE VOICE-ONE NATION-THREE TRACKS …
USAII® has opened its arms to closing the rising skills gap with its cutting edge AI training and certification programs; strategically designed to uplift the AI nuances radar of the future generations.
Who can Participate?
- K12 Students with STEM background
- University Graduates and Undergraduates with STEM
Preparing America’s school and college students for the workforce of tomorrow- USAII® has opened this challenge for grades 9-12 students and college graduates and undergraduates with STEM background. However, there is no prior experience required to appear for the online scholarship test.
What is on offer?
Scholarships worth US$ 7.4+ million for STEM graduates and undergraduates
Scholarships worth US$ 4.8+ million for STEM students from grades 9-12
AI Education Vision 2026
Nominal Registration Fee
The registration fee is non-refundable and is kept nominal to make your way into the world of artificial intelligence a seamless process.
Awarding Scholarships
Students can participate their school or college or even register individually. The Top 10% of performers in the Online Scholarship Test will receive 100% Scholarship (ie fully paid) to enroll in world-class USAII® globally recognized AI certification programs at practically NO COST.
Additional Perks
USAII® Certifications on Offer
Top 10% of the performers will entitled to earning 100% scholarship for the above listed prestigious AI certifications from USAII®. The remaining students can enroll with a 25% school/ college-partnership discounts. All the students are advised to complete their respective certifications before April 2026; to appear well-prepared for the upcoming hackathon.
AI NextGen National Hackathon
The last lap and the most crucial hurdle to getting closer to becoming America’s National AI Voice is the AI NextGen National Hackathon. To be held in Atlanta, Georgia on June 20-21, 2026, it is the final lap to get closer to the premium perks lined ahead.
Two grand National AI Hackathons shall celebrate America’s brightest AI minds in its complete fervor.
- High-school students (grades 11-12)- June 20, 2026
- Undergrad and Graduate students- June 21, 2026
With the focus on AI for humanity, education, and sustainability, AI for industry, automation, and future work respectively- AI NextGen National Hackathon will bring out massive opportunities for you to excel at AI and network with global industry geniuses, learn from the masters, and gain astounding internship opportunities with prestigious tech giants worldwide.
USAII® believes in bringing AI education to all without thinking about the cost. This nation-wide scholarship and hackathon is the crystal clear proof.
Are you a School or a College? Want to Sponsor? Keep reading!
By supporting this National AI Event across America; you will gain nation-wide visibility alongside propagating AI education for all and strengthening STEM equity.
- Your sponsorship shall fund AI education, mentorship, and certification for deserving students nationwide; and you shall receive a CSR Impact Report summarizing student reach, scholarship data, diversity metrics, and educational outcomes.
- You shall engage early with high-potential innovators from high school and universities
- Sponsors receive 25% discount on USAII® AI workforce programs to upskill their teams; ensuring organizations stay AI-ready
- Gain nation-wide visibility and policy alignment across 50 US states
- 2 Way Sponsorship opportunities- Talent Partner (US$ 5000) and School/College sponsor (support 50 students or above)
You can also explore our premium sponsorship advantages – Platinum and Titanium sponsors perks.
The Final Call!
This is your opportunity to access world-class AI curriculum and certification pathways; get recognized as an AI empowered institution driving 21st-century education, access exclusive webinars, resource guides, USAII® co-branding privileges; and prestigious eligibility to host local qualifying tests and represent their region at the National Hackathon.
Participation are completely FREE for schools and colleges; and all online tests and program coordination are managed by USAII®. Through this initiative, USAII® extends its expertise to US schools, colleges, and universities; ensuring every student to learn, apply, and learn in Artificial Intelligence.