The Mark Cuban Foundation has announced an expansion of its free AI Bootcamps, bringing advanced artificial intelligence education to underserved high school students and educators in 29 U.S. cities this fall.
Applications are open for high school students (grades 9–12) and educators for the year-long, free Teacher Bootcamp. The program prioritizes girls, students of color, first-generation college-goers, and those from low-income backgrounds, with applications accepted until September 30, 2025.
The curriculum offers hands-on experience with generative AI tools, ethical AI modules, and specialized tracks in various fields. Participants will complete capstone projects under the guidance of industry mentors, and each location will have a dedicated Teacher Fellow to enhance educational outcomes.
Bootcamps will be held on November 1, 8, and 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with meals, transportation, and technology provided at no cost.
These are the confirmed 2025 Bootcamp Locations:
- Arizona: Tempe
- California: Mountain View
- Colorado: Denver
- Connecticut: Hartford
- Florida: Melbourne, Miami
- Georgia: Atlanta
- Illinois: Chicago
- Indiana: Fort Wayne, Indianapolis
- Iowa: Johnston (Des Moines area)
- Kansas: Hutchinson
- Michigan: Pontiac
- Minnesota: Minneapolis
- Missouri: St. Louis
- Nebraska: Omaha
- New York: New York City
- North Carolina: Charlotte, Raleigh
- Ohio: Cleveland
- Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
- Rhode Island: Providence
- Texas: Houston, Richardson, San Antonio, Plano
- Utah: Salt Lake City
- Virginia: Richmond
Key partnerships include Girls Inc. in San Antonio, Miami-Dade College, Electric Works in Fort Wayne, and Perficient in St. Louis, Minneapolis, and Plano.
Since 2019, the Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamp has provided AI education to thousands of students in over 30 cities. The Teacher Fellowship, running from March 2025 to May 2026, supports 30 educators with stipends, mentorship, and national recognition. Teacher Bootcamps involve participants from 48 states and reach over 100,000 students.
Students and educators can apply for bootcamps at markcubanai.org.
KEY QUOTES:
“As AI becomes an integral part of daily life, it’s essential that all young people have access to this powerful technology. Our goal is to ensure that every interested student, regardless of background or resources, can explore AI and its limitless possibilities.”
Mark Cuban, Founder of the Mark Cuban Foundation
“By equipping underserved students and educators with practical AI skills and ethical insights, we’re actively working toward equity in education and preparing young people for the future.”
Charlotte Dungan, Chief Learning Officer at the Mark Cuban Foundation
