USAII® Broadcasts World AI Hackathon 2026 Registrations Are Now Formally Open

About the role

The USAII® World AI Hackathon 2026 is an online competition open to high school students (Grades 9–12) and full-time students at all levels of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and build AI solutions addressing real-world challenges.
• Participate in structured mentorship sessions to ensure responsible and effective AI development.
• Compete for a total prize pool of $15,000, including $6,000 for the High School class and $9,000 for the College class.
• Win scholarships towards USAII®'s globally recognized AI certification programs.

Requirements

• High school students (Grades 9–12) and full-time students at all levels of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
• Interest in AI and a passion for innovation.
• Basic understanding of AI concepts and programming skills.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required beyond those outlined above.

Skills

• Programming skills (Python, Java, etc.)
• Understanding of AI concepts and principles
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to collaborate with other students from around the world.
• Structured mentorship to guide participants through the competition process.
• Recognition certificates and award bulletins for participants.
• Access to future USAII® learning pathways, showcases, and global initiatives.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

• Registration opens: April 28, 2026
• Hackathon dates: June 14–21, 2026