Next Generation Tech Booster Scholarship
Next Generation Tech Booster Scholarship powered by Bertelsmann
Phase 1 Starts: Thursday, December 14th, 2023
Phase 1 Ends: Thursday, February 15th, 2024
Welcome to the Next Generation Tech Booster Scholarship Program! 🎉
Heartiest congratulations to all of you for making it here. 🙌
Over the next several months, we'll work together to build a community of passionate learners cheering each other on to the finish line. The exclusive Slack Communities for this scholarship program will be THE place to collaborate with your fellow scholars from the same Challenge Track & the Community Team
Therefore do join the Slack Community of your track to get to know important announcements, valuable tips and tricks to keep you motivated through the program and help for any challenges that come your way!
(Look for the invite link to join the Slack Community inside the 'Introduction to the Program' module under 'Join your Community' section)
🔖 Do bookmark this Scholarship Google Site as this space will be your go to spot for all important info. Keep returning to this space in the coming days to find all the resources you will need in this program!
Heartiest congratulations to all of you for making it here. 🙌
Over the next several months, we'll work together to build a community of passionate learners cheering each other on to the finish line. The exclusive Slack Communities for this scholarship program will be THE place to collaborate with your fellow scholars from the same Challenge Track & the Community Team
Therefore do join the Slack Community of your track to get to know important announcements, valuable tips and tricks to keep you motivated through the program and help for any challenges that come your way!
(Look for the invite link to join the Slack Community inside the 'Introduction to the Program' module under 'Join your Community' section)
🔖 Do bookmark this Scholarship Google Site as this space will be your go to spot for all important info. Keep returning to this space in the coming days to find all the resources you will need in this program!
Yours,
Palak (Your Community Manager) and Arshi & Maurice (Your Community Moderators) 💖
Follow the given steps to get started!
Go through the recording of the Kick-off Session of the program to know what to expect from this scholarship program, selection criteria to advance to Phase 2 and a glimpse of all that's coming!
Watch the recording 👉 HERE | Passcode: +KA9VG6y
Slides 👉 HERE
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Join the Slack Community of your track! You will find the Slack invitation link in the 'Introduction to the Program' module inside your classroom. Once inside start with:
Setting up your Slack profile
Introducing yourself in our #03_ice_breaker channel!
💡Pro tip: Scholars who add a profile image on their Slack Profile are 2x more likely to get a response!
Familiarise yourself with the eligibility criteria to attain one of the 500 full Nanodegree Scholarships in either:
Agile Software Developer
AI Programming with Python
OREnterprise Security
Log in to your Udacity Classroom and start learning!
💡Pro tip: Learners who make a habit of logging in to their classroom at least 3x a week are more likely to succeed!
Featured FAQs
How do I access my scholarship course?
You can access the Next Generation Tech Booster Challenge Course directly in your Udacity Classroom here >> https://learn.udacity.com/
Here on the ‘My Programs’ page, you will find your Challenge Course under ‘Currently Learning’ tab.
Look for your Challenge Course Card. It will bear the name of your track: Agile Software Developer, AI Programming with Python or Enterprise Security. Once you have found it, click on the ‘START’ button on this course card to explore the course!
Remember to log in using the same email ID which you used to apply for and receive the scholarship.
How do I join Slack Community for my track?
You will find the Slack invite link in the 'Introduction to the Program' module under the 'Join your Community' lesson inside your classroom. Once you click on the link, it’s just a couple short steps to get fully signed up for and join Slack. Reference our "How to Use Slack" page for some great tips on using Slack.
How do I retain my seat in the Challenge Program? What is the 'Active Participation Criteria'?
Inorder to make sure that the Scholarship opportunity is utilised by motivated scholars there is an 'Active Participation Criteria' in place.
Make sure to work through the Challenge phase once the program starts. If you do not start working through the material within the first 3 weeks of your program, you risk being "Revoked", or removed, from the program. The revoking date for this program is Jan 5th, 2024
Therefore, you must make progress in your Challenge Course before Jan 5th, 2024 in order to avoid being revoked and to continue in this program!
What are the criteria for earning a full scholarship for the Nanodegree programs?
Of the 17,000 Challenge Course recipients, 500 will be selected for the follow-on Nanodegree program. Selection into the second phase of the program, the Nanodegree program phase, is highly competitive. You will be 'eligible' for the full Nanodegree program once you fulfill the criteria below:
100% Course completion of the Challenge Course by Feb 15, 2024. This includes: lessons, videos, and quizzes.
Passing the Final Assessment.
Students who score highest on the Final Assessment will be prioritised for selection into the Nanodegree phase.
🙋🏽 Have more questions or want to know more? Dive into the detailed FAQs ➡️ HERE