Invent 2026 “All Builders Welcome” Grant
The All Builders Welcome (ABW) Grant program fully covers attendance at AWS re: Invent 2026 in Las Vegas (December 1–5, 2026), the world’s largest cloud event. This is the first year the program is open to students (previously reserved for early-career professionals).
What the grant covers (100% funded by AWS):
• Full conference pass (2,200+ sessions, 70% interactive, sneak peeks at product announcements)
• Round-trip airfare
• 5 nights’ lodging
• Dedicated program for grant recipients: welcome event, peer networking, mentoring sessions with AWS experts
• Access to the Expo (450+ AWS partners) and community activations
Eligibility criteria (summary):
• Be at least 21 years old
• Be a student preparing for a career in technology, OR be within the first 5 years of your tech career
• Meet one of the following two criteria:
o Have faced specific barriers or disadvantages in pursuing opportunities in tech
o Participation would help advance the program’s mission of inclusion and diversity
• Not have previously received an ABW or We Power Tech scholarship for the same event
• Not be an employee of AWS/Amazon or their subsidiaries
⏰ Application deadline: July 14, 2026
Link to apply: https://aws.amazon.com/events/reinvent/experiences/all-builders-welcome/
⚠️ Check with the U.S. Embassy to see if visa appointments are available before applying.
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