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Tesla AI Fellowship
by Tesla Inc
🟡 Partial Funding 🟢 Active 🎓 PhD 🌍 United States
60%
Match
Competitiveness: Highly Competitive
Win Probability: 4%  ·  Effort: 9/10  ·  Reward: 7/10
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Award Amount
$40,000/year + Tesla coll
Duration
3-5 years
Deadline
October annually
Level
PhD
Acceptance
1-5%
Difficulty
Very Hard

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Instant Application Intelligence

60%
Eligibility Match
4%
Win Probability
9/10
Difficulty
60–80 hours
Time Required
7/10
Reward Score
📋 Overview
💰
Award Amount
$40,000/year + Tesla collaboration
⏱
Duration
3-5 years
📍
Study Country
United States
🏛️
Provider
Tesla Inc
🎓
Level
PhD
📖
Fields
Computer Science, AI, Data Sci
🏆
Awards/Year
Varies
📅
Deadline
October annually
Tesla fellowship for exceptional PhD students in AI and autonomous vehicle technology.
Who Should Apply
PhD students in AI machine learning and autonomous systems
Education Level
PhD
Eligible Fields
Computer Science, AI, Data Science
Key Benefits
Partial tuition support
Tags
PhDTechnologyCorporateStudy in USA
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Data not publicly available
Applicants Last Year
Varies
Winners
1-5%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Competitive
Competition Level
Competition level: Highly Competitive — Acceptance rate: 1-5%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Partial
Living Stipend
No
Total Award
$40,000/year + Tesla collaboration
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Partial
🏠 Living Stipend
No
🏡 Accommodation
No
✈️ Travel Allowance
No
💊 Health Insurance
No
🎁 Other Benefits
Networking; mentoring; research support (varies by programme)
🔄 Renewable
Yes (annual renewal)
📄 Application Requirements
Essay Required
Yes
Rec Letters
2 letters
Documents Required
  • CV / Resume
  • 2 letters Recommendation Letters
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Yes
  • IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent
  • Interview: Some programmes
📋 Application Process:
1. Check eligibility criteria 2. Apply via company scholarship portal 3. Submit essays and documents 4. Review 5. Interview (some programmes) 6. Award notification
AI/ML/autonomy/robotics research focus; strong academic record
✅ Eligibility Deep Dive
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Varies by Programme
🎓 Academic Level
PhD
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent
🎂 Age Limit
None specified
💼 Work Experience
None required
🏆 Leadership
Preferred
💰 Financial Need
No
🎯 Target Students
International Students
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Check eligibility criteria
⏱ 1-2 weeks Medium
2
Apply via company scholarship portal
⏱ 1-2 weeks High ⚠ Rejection Risk
3
Submit essays and documents
⏱ 1 week Medium
4
Review
⏱ 1 week Medium
5
Interview (some programmes)
⏱ Varies Medium ⚠ Rejection Risk
6
Award notification
⏱ Varies Medium
📅 Timeline
📅 Applications Open
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
⏰ Deadline
October annually
🎤 Interview
Some programmes
🎓 Study Starts
September/October or January (varies)
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
Applications Open
Prepare your documents and essays
October annually
Applications Close
Submit before this hard deadline
Some programmes
Interview / Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates notified
After selection
Results Announced
Successful applicants notified
September/October or January (varies)
Study Begins
Course starts at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Academic excellence; technical skills and career goals; clear study/research plan
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💹 Cost Analysis
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Estimated Study Cost
$40,000/year + Tesla collaboration
Amount Covered
Varies
Out of Pocket
Good
Value Rating
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
PhD students in AI machine learning and autonomous systems
The scholarship provides: $40,000/year + Tesla collaboration — Partial tuition support
The application deadline is: October annually. Check the official website for the most current information.
Competition level: Highly Competitive. Acceptance rate: 1-5%. A strong application is essential.
Yes (annual renewal)
Typically: academic transcripts, passport, English language scores, 2 letters, CV/resume, personal statement/essays. Check the official website for the exact list.
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Contact
university-relations@tesla.com
Last updated: 2026-05-31
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