Archive · 21 Dec 2025
₹1 Crore in AI Scholarships Awarded in 2025
In 2025, AI Vidya, a company started by Raj Varma, gave away ₹1 crore in scholarships to help students from poor backgrounds learn about artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and generative AI.
These scholarships help people get the skills they need to find jobs in technology.
The program includes training, projects, mentorship, and career advice.
AI Vidya plans to give away even more scholarships, ₹10 crore, in 2026 to reach more people and work with schools, non-profits, and companies to help improve job opportunities for those who need it most.
AI Vidya awarded ₹1 crore in scholarships in 2025 to underprivileged students for AI and related technologies.
The scholarships focus on job-oriented skills in AI, machine learning, data science, and generative AI.
Recipients receive training, project-based learning, mentorship, and career guidance.
Founded by Raj Varma, the program aims to address gaps in access to emerging technology education.
A larger ₹10 crore scholarship program is planned for 2026 to scale training efforts and widen collaboration.
- Who
- AI Vidya, founded by Raj Varma
- What
- Awarded ₹1 crore in AI scholarships to underprivileged students
- When
- 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To enable access to job-oriented skills in emerging technologies and address gaps in education access
- Scholarship Amount
- ₹1 crore
- Year
- 2025
- Focus Areas
- AI, machine learning, data science, generative AI
- Founder
- Raj Varma
- Target Group
- Underprivileged and underserved communities
- Planned Expansion
- ₹10 crore in 2026