9 months ago
AI Vidya Expands Scholarships for Inclusive AI Education
AI Vidya is a group that teaches people about Artificial Intelligence.
They gave out Rs 1 crore in scholarships in 2025 to help people from poor backgrounds learn AI skills.
Now, they plan to give out Rs 10 crore in scholarships in 2026 to help even more people.
These scholarships are for students and job seekers who want to learn about AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Generative AI.
The founder, Raj Varma, believes that everyone has talent, but not everyone has the same opportunities.
So, AI Vidya is trying to make sure that people from all backgrounds can learn these important skills and get good jobs.
AI Vidya awarded Rs 1 crore in scholarships in 2025 to underprivileged learners.
The organization plans to offer Rs 10 crore in scholarships in 2026.
Scholarships target students, job seekers, and early-career professionals from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Focus areas include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Generative AI.
AI Vidya aims to democratize access to quality AI education and bridge the digital skills gap.
- Who
- AI Vidya, founded by Raj Varma
- What
- Announced Rs 10 crore scholarships for 2026, following Rs 1 crore scholarships in 2025
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- When
- 2025 and 2026
- Why
- To democratize access to quality AI education and empower learners from underserved communities
Key facts
- Organization
- AI Vidya
- Founder
- Raj Varma
- Scholarship Amount (2025)
- Rs 1 crore
- Scholarship Amount (2026)
- Rs 10 crore
- Target Beneficiaries
- Students, job seekers, early-career professionals from underserved communities
- Focus Areas
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Generative AI
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
Quotes
Raj Varma
Founder of AI Vidya
“Talent is universal, but access to opportunity is not. Through our Rs 1 crore scholarship initiative in 2025, we have witnessed meaningful and transformative outcomes. Our Rs10 crore commitment for 2026 is a decisive step towards empowering learners from underserved communities to actively participate in the AI-driven future.”
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