AAIVA

Scholarships

Talent is everywhere. Access is not.

AIVA scholarships exist so that cost is not the reason someone misses the AI transition. Funded places are supported by partners, foundations and employers.

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Legacy scholarship

The AIVA John Doe Legacy Scholarship

Established in honor and lasting memory of John Doe, whose vision, dedication and contribution helped bring AIVA to life. Recipients are designated John Doe Legacy Scholars.

Recipients are designated John Doe Legacy Scholars.

John Doe is a placeholder name pending the final memorial designation.

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Eligibility

  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Clear commitment to applying AI in work or enterprise
  • Completed AIVA application
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Available scholarships

Other funded pathways

Partial scholarship
Open

Women in AI Scholarship

Supports women entering AI engineering, data and applied AI professions.

  • • Women applicants across Africa
  • • Any AIVA school
Fixed-value award
Opening soon

SME Owner Award

A fixed-value award for owners of small businesses adopting AI in their operations.

  • • Owner or operator of a registered or informal SME
  • • AI Business or Applied AI school
Sponsor-funded cohort
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Sponsored Cohort Places

Places funded by partner organizations for a defined region, industry or group.

  • • Eligibility set by the sponsoring organization

How it works

One application covers admission and funding

  1. 1Complete the AIVA application and select the funding step.
  2. 2Indicate the scholarship you are applying for and your circumstances.
  3. 3Admissions reviews academic fit and funding need together.
  4. 4Scholarship status appears in your applicant dashboard.
  5. 5Accepted scholars confirm their place and enroll.