Announcing Databricks student fellows

Summary

Databricks is launching the Student Fellows Program, an opportunity for university and college students interested in computer science, AI, and data engineering to become leaders in their campus communities. Fellows receive specialized training from Databricks experts, build hands-on skills with the Databricks platform, and organize campus activities such as hackathons, tech talks, and study groups while connecting peers with resources. The initiative also offers opportunities for free or discounted certification exam vouchers and practical experience intended to support applications for internships with Databricks, its customers, or partners. Student Fellows’ primary mission is to foster a community of learners and serve as a bridge between Databricks and their university communities, with the first cohort currently accepting applications.

Context

The program responds to the changing technology landscape shaped by AI and large-scale data, and aims to help students build skills and career pathways in data and AI.

Approach / What changed

Databricks will provide specialized training, practical platform experience, certification exam voucher opportunities, and a campus leadership role involving events, peer resources, and community building.

Takeaways

• Student Fellows are university and college students passionate about computer science, AI, and data engineering who become campus leaders and a bridge to Databricks.
• Fellows can run hackathons, tech talks, and study groups, while sharing resources and fostering a community of learners.
• The program offers free or discounted certification exam vouchers and experience that can support internship applications with Databricks, its customers, or partners.

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