
Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
AI and data science training for Canadian youth
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
The Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program aims to support Canadian organizations with initiatives that train pre-university students in artificial intelligence and data science, emphasizing diversity and inclusion. Though the maximum funding amount is not specified, projects must engage at least 1,000 participants to be eligible.
Activities funded
- Initiatives for training in artificial intelligence and data science benefiting Canadian pre-university students.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 70,000
Launch data science curriculum for elementary students
$ 100,000
Establish AI summer camp for female students in tech
$ 85,000
Implement AI mentorship program for underrepresented youth
$ 80,000
Promote AI learning through hackathons for high schoolers
$ 95,000
Develop an AI training workshop for high school students
Eligibility
- Initiatives must involve training in artificial intelligence and data science.
- Applying organizations must be based in Canada.
- Projects must benefit Canadian pre-university students.
- Programs must include a minimum of 1,000 participants.
- An approach valuing diversity and inclusion is considered an asset.
Who is eligible?
- Organizations involved in training initiatives in artificial intelligence and data science
- Organizations based in Canada
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations must be based in Canada.
How to apply
1
Open call for applications
- Applications open for submission
- Ensure eligibility criteria are met
2
Attend informational webinar
- Join the webinar to learn more
3
Submit application
- Submit application by the deadline
4
Wait for project selection
- Await selection notification
- Only selected projects will be contacted
Additional information
- The Scale AI team will only contact those projects that have been selected.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program Program
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