Carnegie Mellon AI Scholars
Fully-funded 4-week residential program combining classroom AI, faculty research, industry engagement.
AI Scholars is a fully funded, merit-based program
rising high school seniors
four-week immersive program
How to Apply
- Submit application with demonstration of financial need
- Provide documentation of financial need (tax documents or NACAC Fee Waiver)
- Complete application by deadline
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