The only thing standing between you and a tech career is the opportunity. Here it is.
We're offering a full scholarship to become an AI Developer — built for New Yorkers ready for more.
In 6 months, you'll go from complete beginner to job-ready AI Developer. Plus, you'll have 6 months of job search support to land your first role in tech.
The Break into Tech AI Developer scholarship is a learning opportunity for underrepresented New Yorkers ready for a better career — no tech experience needed. Fully funded by the Zero Irving Workforce Development Project Fund.
Sound too good to be true?
We get it. You've probably seen programs that promise a lot and deliver nothing.
This is different. The Break Into Tech AI Developer Scholarship is fully funded by the Zero Irving Workforce Development Project Fund — a real scholarship, with real support, for real New Yorkers.
Who is Skillcrush?
14 years of experience turning beginners into developers
The Break Into Tech AI Developer scholarship is powered by Skillcrush, an online tech education platform built on one core belief: tech is for everyone.
Since 2012, Skillcrush has helped over 200,000 students across 148 countries learn to code, build real projects, and land jobs in tech — most of them starting with zero experience, just like you.
We know what it takes to turn "I could never do this" into "I just got hired." The Break Into Tech AI Developer Scholarship is how we're bringing that same proven curriculum, mentorship, and career support into a New York City classroom — so you can make it happen, too.
If any of this sounds familiar…
You are exactly who we built this for.
What your scholarship includes
6 months of hands-on AI developer training
Starting from zero — no experience required.
A free laptop
Yours to keep after you graduate.
An AI Developer Certificate
Issued by Skillcrush.
Up to 6 months of job coaching
Helping you land your first tech role.
A community and mentors
Who are with you every step of the way, cheering you on.
The median total pay for an AI Developer with 0–1 year of experience in NYC
That's the market you'll be stepping into — and we're going to help you get ready for it.
Source: Glassdoor
What is an AI Developer?
You've probably already used something an AI Developer built — a chatbot that actually helped you, a tool that summarized a document in seconds, an app that felt like it read your mind. AI Developers are the people who create those experiences. They combine web development skills with AI tools to build apps that are smarter, faster, and more useful than anything that came before.
Companies like Stripe, Duolingo, Morgan Stanley, and Bing have already transformed how they serve their customers using exactly these kinds of tools — and they're just the beginning. It's the fastest-growing skill in tech right now, and the demand for people who can build these apps is only going up.
Totally new to coding? So were they.
Skillcrush alums who came in with zero tech experience — and built a whole new career.
"The skills I learned from Skillcrush made me more prepared for my first role than my coworkers who had computer science degrees. To realize that I'm doing Skillcrush and I'm learning these skills and within a year I have a job — it is mind blowing!"
"The Skillcrush program is very supportive of women, career-changers, & under-represented groups in tech, which I found very uplifting and encouraging. The courses were very informative, fun & the right amount of challenge."
"Skillcrush completely changed my life. Only 10 months after starting my first lesson, I was able to land a flexible job at a media agency and am continuously growing my freelance web design/dev business."
What you'll learn
From your very first line of code to your first day on the job — here's the full journey, step by step.
Front End Development
FoundationsFull Stack Development
BuildAI Development
SpecializeGet Hired Program
Land the jobWhen & where you'll learn
A modern, professional space in the heart of Lower Manhattan — right where NYC's tech community comes to work and connect.
After class wraps, the work continues. The Get Hired Program runs for up to six months — pairing ~20 hours of at-home work with 1-hour weekly group sessions, held virtually, to dig into job search strategy, support, and coaching helping you land your first role in tech.
Up to 6 months (less if you land a job sooner!)
What happens after you apply
You've read this far.
Something in here spoke to you.
Don't talk yourself out of what could be the best decision you ever make.
Only 15 scholarships available.
Applications close August 1, 2026.
Classes start September 18, 2026.
Not sure if you qualify? Apply anyway.
We review every application individually. We'd rather hear from you than have you talk yourself out of it.
Have questions? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out at hello@skillcrush.com