AI Scholars Program in Silicon Valley
AI Scholars in Silicon Valley is a 30-hour, in-person artificial intelligence bootcamp that exposes high school students to fundamental AI concepts and guides them to build a socially impactful AI project.
Taught by our team of graduate students from Stanford, MIT, and more, students receive a personalized learning experience in small groups.
Silicon Valley Program Logistics
Location: Inspirit AI Hub at 335 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
Program Tuition: $2,200 USD
Prerequisites: Students in grades 8-12. Beginners are welcome, and advanced cohorts are available.
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Contact: Jared Greene, Program Director,
jaredgreene@inspiritai.com
Winter 2025 Program Schedule
Winter 1: Daily, December 20 - 24, 2025, 9:00am - 4:00pm (with 1-hour lunch break with the faculty)
Winter 2: Daily, December 26 - 30, 2025, 9:00am - 4:00pm (with 1-hour lunch break with the faculty)
Spring 2026 Program Schedule
Spring 1: Every Wednesday, January 21 - March 25, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Spring 2: Every Saturday, January 24 – March 28, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Spring 3: Every Sunday, February 22 - May 10 (No class on March 29 and April 5), 9:00am - 12:00pm
Spring 4: Every Tuesday, February 24 – May 12 (No class on March 31 and April 7), 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Spring Break 5: Weekdays, March 30 – April 3, 9:00am - 4:00pm (one hour lunch break with the faculty)
Spring Break 6: Weekdays, April 6 – April 10, 9:00am - 4:00pm (one hour lunch break with the faculty)
Summer 2026 Program Schedule
Summer 1: Weekdays, June 8 – June 12, 9:00am - 4:00pm (one hour lunch break with the faculty)
Summer 2: Weekdays, June 15 – June 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Summer 3: Weekdays, June 15 – June 26, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Summer 4: Weekdays, July 6 – July 10, 9:00am - 4:00pm (one hour lunch break with the faculty)
Summer 5: Weekdays, July 13 – July 24, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Summer 6: Weekdays, July 13 – July 24, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Summer 7: Weekdays, July 27 – July 31, 9:00am - 4:00pm (one hour lunch break with the faculty)
Summer 8: Weekdays, August 3 – August 14, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Summer 9: Weekdays, August 3 – August 14, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
What to Expect
AI for Social Good Project
Students develop fundamental AI skills and apply them to a mentor-led group project that they later present during a final showcase. Students gain access to an online portal for continuous learning after the program.
AI Careers and Ventures
Students learn from industry and academic speakers about AI’s impact in domains such as healthcare, transportation, and chat applications. Students receive guidance on pursuing various careers that involve AI.
Pre-College Preparation
Students attend workshops aimed to prepare them for leading CS and AI programs internationally. Students gain inspiration from successful Stanford and MIT admissions essays and learning how to communicate their project experiences effectively.
Additional Program Features
Students attending the full-day (9am-4pm) program will enjoy gourmet lunches with Inspirit faculty each day.
Students will have the opportunity to ride in a Waymo autonomous cab (subject to availability).
All students will receive a copy of Dr. Fei-Fei Li’s book, The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI.
Students will get to take an AI-focused tour of the Stanford University campus led by a Stanford AI graduate student.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders: From High School to Higher Education
Our AI Scholars come from schools from around the world and often attend the world’s most prestigious higher education institutions. Here is a snapshot of some of our students’ journeys from Harker School, Palo Alto High School, Lynbrook High School, Homestead High School, Menlo School, The Nueva School, Evergreen Valley High School, Castilleja, Bellarmine College Preparatory, and more.
AI Scholars Curriculum Overview
Program Structure
The program typically runs as a 10-session experiential bootcamp that exposes students to fundamental concepts, applications of AI and guides them to work on a hands-on project in a domain of their choice.
Pre-Program Materials
Students will receive preparation materials in advance to help them get the most out of the camp once they begin. This will include a Python and AI basics video series, and other readings.
