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Bertelsmann and Udacity are awarding learners scholarships for foundational courses in Generative AI and Ethical Hacker. Bertelsmann is also offering 500 of these 17,000 learners an opportunity to take the related Nanodegree in these fields.

There are two phases to the Next Generation Tech Booster: the Challenge phase, and the Nanodegree phase.
As part of the first phase, you will learn about the foundational elements of the track you’ve selected, a subject that is pivotal to in-demand tech skills. Two of the three Challenge tracks (Generative AI and Ethical Hacker) have prerequisites that you will be tested on in order to qualify for these Challenge tracks. The Digital Marketing Challenge track has no prerequisites, so applying for this track does not involve a test.
To qualify for the second Nanodegree phase, all students must first complete the Challenge phase. In other words, students cannot apply directly for the Nanodegree phase or skip the Challenge phase. So, by applying for this scholarship, you are applying for the Challenge phase and initiating the opportunity to qualify for the subsequent Nanodegree phase.
After completing the first phase, you will get the chance to prove what you’ve learned in a Final Assessment. The 500 students who score highest on this Final Assessment, in addition to other criteria, are selected for the Nanodegree phase. Throughout your entire journey and during both phases, you will have access to an online community platform where you will be able to ask other students and tutors for support to help you through any learning difficulties, or just network.

The Challenge phase gives students an opportunity to familiarize themselves with their chosen track and build related skills.
In the Nanodegree phase, students will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects designed by industry experts and to build a skillset of in-demand tech skills.

The last day to submit applications for scholarship access to Udacity is Thursday, November 30, 2024

Digital Marketing:
• No prerequisites needed

Generative AI:
• Database fundamentals
• Intermediate Python

• Course 1 Prerequisites:
Use Python at an intermediate level, including creating variables, importing libraries, writing functions, and extracting information from nested data structures.

• Course 2 Prerequisites:
Use Python at an intermediate level, including creating variables, importing libraries, writing functions, and extracting information from nested data structures.
Describe the high-level history and landscape of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and generative AI.

Ethical Hacker:
• Network Security Fundamentals
• Command line interface Basics
• Computer Networking Basics
• Client-Server Model
• Basic Linux
• Cloud Computing Proficiency
• Cybersecurity Fluency

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Submit the online application form
• Be 18 years of age or older
• English-speaking
• Pass the technical assessment in the application (if applicable for their track)
• If you are a Bertelsmann employee, please apply for the Bertelsmann Employee Scholarship, which is exclusive to employees, rather than the Next Generation Tech Booster.
Further information can be found under the following link:

No, this scholarship program is free of charge for you. Bertelsmann covers the costs from a central budget.

The Challenge phase is designed to run from Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 to Wednesday, February 12th, 2025. However, it is important to note that the program is self-paced: You can finish it in less than the designated time if you wish. Please note that you must have completed at least 25 percent of the course content by the activation deadline (the exact date will be communicated at the start of the course) in order to continue to actively participate in the scholarship. After completing the first phase, you will get the chance to assess what you’ve learned in a Final Assessment. The best 500 students are prioritized for the Nanodegree phase. All students who complete the Challenge Course are granted access to the Final Assessment in the middle/end of February. The selected participants will be informed shortly after completing the test and will be granted access to their Nanodegree program from Wednesday, 5th March 2025 to Friday, 11th July 2025.

This is a fully online program with live virtual Project Walkthrough Webinars. Throughout the duration of the program, students get to learn through online videos in their classroom and interact with peers, coaches, and instructors on their community platform and in their Project Walkthrough Webinars run by Udacity Tutors.

If you are a Bertelsmann employee, please participate in the specially designed and tailored Bertelsmann Employee Scholarship instead. You can find all the information on this website: