StrideAI Fellowship Application

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Applications for Summer 2026 Cohort are open:

◆ Summer 2026 Cohort will run from July 6th to July 31st, 2026

◆ Final application deadline: May 15, 2026

Applications for Fall 2026 Cohort are open:

◆ Fall Cohort will run from September 24th to December 16, 2026

◆ Final application deadline: August 31, 2026

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.

Let's get started 👇

Application Form

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone Number

Please include country code ex. +1 XXX-XXX-XXX

What gender do you most identify with?

Date of Birth

Country

If Other, specify:

City

Name of Current School

Which cohort are you applying to?

Current Timezone

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?

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.

Grade

Expected High School Graduation Year

Please write as full year (e.g., 2026).

Prior Programming Experience

Which math courses have you taken/are enrolled in?

Eg. algebra, functions, advanced functions, calculus

Why are you interested in AI?

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?

150-250 words.

Describe your relevant experience / past projects!

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.

Size limit: 10 MB

Include any portfolio / personal website links:

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?

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!

How did you hear about the STRIDE AI Fellowship Program?

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?

Would you like to apply for need-based financial aid scholarship?

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).

Anything else you'd like to mention?

Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian Phone Number

Parent/Guardian Email

By clicking Submit I/Parent/Guardian hereby certify that the information I have provided is accurate and complete.