StrideAI Fellowship Application
Applications for Fall 2025 Cohort are open:
◆ Fall Cohort will run from September 29th to December 19, 2025
◆ Final application deadline: August 15, 2025
STRIDE AI is a selective AI program for ambitious high school students. In the program, you learn the fundamentals of AI and apply them to building a real-world project.
The program is not for all students - but if you’re ambitious and want to build your AI skills or an AI project, we welcome you to apply.
We offer a few programs, depending on your background and interest.
Stride AI Fellowship (12 weeks) - Targeted to high school students looking to pursue their ideas in AI and build a capstone project (Prior background in coding/graphic design/web dev/video editing/robotics required) ($3499 CAD)
Stride AI Fundamentals (4 weeks)- Foundational course targeted to students who want to develop their baseline skills in coding/graphic design/web dev/video editing/robotics (Ideal for those limited/no experience). Completing this program first will also strengthen your application for the fellowship. ($999 CAD)
Special Combo Discount: Stride AI Fundamentals + Stride AI Fellowship (16 weeks) ($3999 CAD)
P.S. We have financial aid available for students with financial need.
Best of luck with the application!
Selected students will be notified by email to schedule their virtual interview! Those who make it to an offer will receive an email with the final registration package, enrolment and policy info.
Please include country code ex. +1 XXX-XXX-XXX
What gender do you most identify with?
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Which cohort are you applying to?
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E.g., EST (Eastern Standard Time), PST (Pacific Standard Time), etc. Please list your timezone for mentor matching purposes.
Which program sounds best suited to you?
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Stride AI Fellowship (12 weeks) - Targeted to high school students looking to pursue their ideas in AI and build a capstone project (Prior background in coding/graphic design/web dev/video editing/robotics required)
Stride AI Fundamentals (4 weeks)- Foundational course targeted to students who want to develop their baseline skills in coding/graphic design/web dev/video editing/robotics (Ideal for those limited/no experience). Completing this program first will also strengthen your application for the fellowship.
Expected High School Graduation Year
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Please write as full year (e.g., 2025).
Prior Programming Experience
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Which math courses have you taken/are enrolled in?
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Eg. algebra, functions, advanced functions, calculus
Why are you interested in AI?
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150-250 words. Please be specific (ex. include AI use cases / applications that excite you!)
Why are you a good candidate for the Stride AI Fellowship?
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Describe your relevant experience / past projects!
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Include anything you've worked on in school, extra-curriculars, personal projects.
Showcase the work you're proud of! If you want to upload multiple files, submit as a Zip file.
Include any portfolio / personal website links:
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What's your ideal goal from the Stride AI Fellowship? Select all that apply:
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What's your ideal goal from the Stride AI Fellowship? Select all that apply:
Which of the following professional fields are you most interested in pursuing?
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Which of the following professional fields are you most interested in pursuing?
Which area does your past experience best align with.
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Which area does your past experience best align with.
List the AI topics / focus areas you're most interested in learning about through this program!
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How did you hear about the STRIDE AI Fellowship Program?
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Do you have any special learning needs / accommodations? If Yes, describe below.
Do you allow Stride AI to take class and performance videos and photography of your child for expos, website, catalogue and brochure?
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Do you allow Stride AI to take class and performance videos and photography of your child for expos, website, catalogue and brochure?
Would you like to apply for need-based financial aid scholarship?
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We offer several scholarships to students in three main categories: academic criteria, economic criteria and in support of distinguished service to the community ( if any of your parents are in Military, Police, Fire Fighters, EMS, or are Veterans or Registered Nurses)
Note: Stride AI gives financial aid to students whose families make less than $50,000 per year (CAN/US applicants).
Would you like to apply for need-based financial aid scholarship?
Anything else you'd like to mention?
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Parent/Guardian Phone Number
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