Microsoft Cloud & Data Scholarship 2023 – Apply Now

• How can I benefit from this program?

  You will work on real-world projects with the most up-to-date content, co-created with top industry experts to build your portfolio. Throughout your journey, you will have access to a supportive online community, where you will get support from mentors and fellow learners, along with building a strong industry network. Graduates from both tracks have the opportunity to take the related Microsoft Certification exam at no cost.

• How many spots will be available?

  There are 150 scholarships available. Winners will be announced on April ending, 2022 and will have full access to the Nanodegree program content on April 26, 2022. Scholarship recipients must begin and make progress in their course by the 4th week of the program, or they will be removed.

• What does the learner journey look like as part of this program?

  Students will have access to the course material through their classroom and will have regular virtual touch points with a Udacity Tutor to check on their progress, work through case studies and solve their technical blockers. In order to graduate, students must complete a set of projects within the specified time frame.

• What support is offered to me as a student?

  Students take part in live webinars led by our Udacity tutors who are content experts. There are 1-2 webinars per project, where Udacity tutors track progress, work through technical blockers, and work on relevant case studies together. Additionally, students join an online Slack community at the start of the program, where they can reach out to Udacity tutors at any point in their journey with questions, network with their peers and find motivation.

• What are the eligibility criteria to enroll?

  Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. We encourage individuals at any skill level to apply.

• Are there any fees for enrollment?

  No, this is a free scholarship opportunity.

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• Are there any prerequisites for enrollment?

  Data Analysis and Visualization using Microsoft Power BI prerequisites include:

  • Basics for Microsoft Excel
  • Must pass a short examination to be considered.
  • Learners will need a Windows operating system, and will need to download and install free Power BI Desktop software.

  AI Engineer using Microsoft Azure prerequisite include:

  • Python programming skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Azure
  • Ability to navigate Azure portal
  • Familiarity with Azure data sources
  • Knowledge of JSON REST
  • Ability to use APIs in application development
  • Must pass a technical examination to be considered.

• Is this program online, in-person, or combination of both?

  The program takes place 100% online. You can work from wherever you want to, as long as you have a working internet connection.

• How many hours a week should I expect to spend on my coursework, in order to finish on time?

  Between instructional content, quizzes, projects, and other course-related activity, we estimate that investing 10-15 hours/week of self-study (including attending virtual project webinars led by Udacity tutors) will enable Nanodegree program learners to proceed through the curriculum at a successful pace.