Scholarships
Three ways to earn your seat in the AI-GRC Program
Training fee is $1,500 and lab access is included. Scholarships reduce or fully waive the Training Fee for qualifying applicants. Choose the track that fits you.
Merit Scholarship
50% off Training FeeFor high-achieving professionals ready to lead AI governance in their organization.
Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree or higher in IT, Cybersecurity, Risk, Audit, Compliance, Data, or Law
- Minimum 3 years professional experience
- At least one relevant certification (CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CDPSE, PMP, ISO 27001 LA, or equivalent)
- 300-word statement of purpose
- Two-page CV
Women in AI Scholarship
75% off Training FeeAdvancing women shaping the future of responsible AI.
Eligibility
- Self-identifies as a woman
- Currently working in or transitioning into AI, technology, risk, compliance, or policy
- Statement of purpose on advancing responsible AI for women and underrepresented groups
- CV and LinkedIn profile
- Commitment to mentor at least one woman post-program
Africa Impact Full Scholarship
100% — Training Fee fully waivedFor African changemakers building responsible AI capacity across the continent.
Eligibility
- African national residing in Africa
- Working in public sector, NGO, academia, or as a startup founder / early-career professional (< 3 years)
- Demonstrated financial need (short statement)
- 500-word impact essay: how you'll apply AI-GRC in your community or organization
- Two professional references
- Commitment to complete the full cohort and publish a capstone case study
How to apply
- 1Review the eligibility checklist for the track that fits you.
- 2Prepare your CV, statement, and any required essays or references.
- 3Email your documents to scholarship@gmindacademy.org with the scholarship name in the subject line.
- 4Our team reviews applications within 5 business days and responds with next steps.
- 5Accepted scholars confirm their seat before the cohort starts on July 31, 2026.