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The Claude Campus Ambassador Program 2026: Empowering Student Leadership in AI

The 2026 Claude Campus Ambassador Program by Anthropic supports student-led AI initiatives worldwide for the 2026–2027 academic year. Open to undergraduates, graduate students, PhDs, and postdocs (18+ with work authorization), ambassadors receive a $3,600 stipend, API credits, expert access, and global networking. Leaders run Claude Builder Clubs, Campus Conversations, or Science Workshops.

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Editorial Team
Sep 03, 2026
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The Claude Campus Ambassador Program 2026: Empowering Student Leadership in AI

Applications are officially open for the 2026 Claude Campus Ambassador Program, an initiative by Anthropic designed to support student-led AI learning, building, and research at universities worldwide. Spanning the 2026–2027 academic year (September 2026 – June 2027), the program equips participants with mentorship, financial backing, and official resources to pioneer AI initiatives within their campus communities.

Key Program Benefits

  • $3,600 Financial Stipend: Awarded to all selected campus ambassadors to recognize their contribution to community building.
  • Anthropic API Credits: Provided to facilitate hands-on development and project experimentation.
  • Direct Access to Experts: Opportunities to host and learn from Anthropic guest speakers and scientific teams.
  • Global Network: Access to an international community of student leaders, along with potential office visits for graduate participants.

Tracks & Leadership Roles

  • Claude Builder Clubs (Undergraduates): Focused on establishing student builder communities, hosting technical or non-technical workshops, running hackathons, and managing demo nights.
  • Campus Conversations (Graduate Students): Designed for Master’s students in STEM or the humanities to lead discussion groups around the societal and educational impacts of AI, offering spaces to demo Claude projects.
  • Science Workshops (PhDs & Postdocs): Tailored for researchers using AI to advance scientific disciplines. Leadership involves hosting Claude for Science workshops and engaging directly with Anthropic’s math and science research teams.

Eligibility & Application

  • Target Audience: Undergraduate, Master's, PhD students, and postdoctoral researchers worldwide. (Note: Graduate and PhD tracks may focus on a smaller pool of institutions during the initial pilot phase).
  • Basic Requirements: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and hold valid work authorization in their country of study.
  • Deadline: September 12, 2026. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.


To learn more or submit an application, visit the Claude Campus Ambassador Program Page. 

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