United States Artificial Intelligence Institute

Apply For AI NextGen Challenge™ 2026

  • Open to students in Grades 11 and 12 as well as undergraduate and graduates students in STEM programs from accredited U.S. institutions.
  • Students must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or currently studying in the United States.
  • Students may apply individually or through their school, college, or university.
  • A non-refundable scholarship test fee of US $49 (CAIP-Advanced™) or US $88 (CAIE™) must be paid during registration.
  • Scholarships are merit-based and awarded to the top 10% of qualified students based on performance in the AI Scholarship Test.
  • Scholarship decisions by USAII® are final and binding.
  • Selected students will receive a 100% program scholarship covering full access to the CAIP-Advanced™ or CAIE™ certification program.
  • Scholarships do not include costs for devices, internet access, or other personal learning expenses.
  • Scholarship recipients must complete the full program and pass the certification exam to earn their official USAII® credentials.
  • If a student does not meet eligibility or score criteria, USAII® is not obligated to award scholarships.
  • Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.
  • Program cancellation requests must be emailed to support@usaii.org but will not qualify for any refund.
  • All official communication will be sent to the registered email address provided during application.
  • Cheating, misrepresentation, multiple registrations, or plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification without a refund.
  • USAII® reserves the right to modify program timelines, structure, eligibility, or rules without prior notice due to academic, regulatory, or operational requirements.
  • USAII® is not responsible for technical failures, incomplete submissions, or delays caused by internet or system issues during registration or testing.
  • By submitting the application, the candidate agrees to all USAII® policies, terms, and program conditions stated here and on www.usaii.org.

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