AI Vidya, a future-focused AI education initiative founded by Raj Varma, today announced that it has awarded approximately USD $120,000 in scholarships in 2025 to learners from underprivileged and underserved communities, reinforcing its mission to democratize access to high-quality AI education.

AI Vidya, a future-focused AI education initiative founded by Raj Varma, today announced that it has awarded approximately USD $120,000 in scholarships in 2025 to learners from underprivileged and underserved communities, reinforcing its mission to democratize access to high-quality AI education. Building on this momentum, AI Vidya has unveiled an ambitious plan to award approximately USD $1.2 million in scholarships in 2026, significantly expanding its impact across India and other emerging markets.

The scholarships are designed to help students, job seekers, and early-career professionals from economically disadvantaged backgrounds acquire job-ready skills in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Generative AI—skills that are rapidly shaping the global workforce.

“Talent is universal, but access to opportunity is not,” said Raj Varma, Founder of AI Vidya.
“Through our USD $120,000 scholarship initiative in 2025, we have already seen life-changing outcomes. Our USD $1.2 million scholarship commitment for 2026 reflects our long-term vision to ensure learners from underserved communities can actively participate in the global AI economy.”

Advancing Inclusive AI Education

Under the leadership of Raj Varma, AI Vidya’s scholarship programs prioritize:

• Learners from low-income and marginalized communities
• Students and professionals affected by unemployment and rapid technological change
• First-generation learners aspiring to build careers in AI and emerging technologies

Scholarship recipients gain access to industry-aligned curriculum, hands-on projects, expert mentorship, certifications, and career guidance, enabling them to transition from learning to real-world impact.

2026 Vision: Scaling Opportunity

With a planned USD $1.2 million scholarship allocation in 2026, AI Vidya—guided by the vision of its founder Raj Varma—aims to:

• Train and upskill thousands of learners in future-ready AI competencies
• Collaborate with educational institutions, NGOs, and industry partners
• Create sustainable pathways to employment, freelancing, and entrepreneurship

About AI Vidya

Founded by Raj Varma, AI Vidya is an AI education and upskilling platform committed to preparing individuals for the future of work. By combining strong foundations, applied AI learning, and a growth-oriented mindset, AI Vidya empowers learners to build meaningful, long-term careers in Artificial Intelligence.

Learn more: https://www.aividya.org

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