# OpenAI Scholars 2019 Program Concludes With Eight Final Projects

OpenAI announced via Twitter that its second cohort of OpenAI Scholars has successfully completed the program, with all eight participants presenting their final projects at a Demo Day event held at OpenAI's offices.

The OpenAI Scholars program is designed to provide opportunities for individuals from underrepresented groups in artificial intelligence to develop their skills through hands-on research experience. The 2019 class represents the program's second iteration, building on the foundation established by the inaugural cohort.

All eight scholars in this year's class completed the program and showcased their work, demonstrating the program's effectiveness in nurturing AI talent. The Demo Day presentation format allowed scholars to share their research findings and project outcomes with the broader OpenAI community.

This matters because diversifying the AI research community remains a critical challenge in the technology sector. Programs like OpenAI