AYAIR Scholarship Fund

Scholarships up to USD 100,000 for AI & Data applicants.

A cohort-based scholarship pathway for Southeast Asian applicants: build one serious international profile, then match it with 30+ opportunities across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, the US, Canada and English-speaking destinations.

Highest awardUSD 100K

Highest scholarship value in the pathway package.

Since 2016USD 2M+

Total scholarship value secured for SEA applicants.

Matching30+

AI/Data/Tech opportunities from one profile.

Cohort~30

Supported applicants per country each year.

Eligibility

For applicants with real academic foundation.

Academic: GPA / academic result from 70%+ or equivalent.
Level: Undergraduate, master’s, postgraduate, research or professional pathways.
English: IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent TOEFL iBT / PTE / DET.
Fields: AI, Data, Computer Science, Analytics, Engineering, Business Technology.
Batches

Application windows

Batch 25 / 2026: applications close on 01/11/2026.
Batch 26 / 2027: applications open from 02/03/2027 to 02/06/2027.
Mentors: full-scholarship alumni and mentors from Australia, the UK, the US, NZ and Canada.
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Submit your first profile.

This short form is for first-fit review. If aligned, AYAIR will request the detailed application pack in the next step.

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Frequently Asked Questions

AYAIR Scholarship Fund FAQ

1. How to apply and what is the admission basis?

Applicants simply submit the preliminary online form on this page. Applications are evaluated on a First-Come, First-Served basis. Because cohort slots are limited, we strongly recommend submitting early as soon as the admission window opens.

2. What is the scholarship quota for Southeast Asia (SEA)?

There is no rigid absolute cap, but on average the fund supports approximately 30 successful applicants per country each year across Southeast Asia (including Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, etc.).

3. Are there any fees to join the AYAIR Scholarship program?

100% Free of charge. AYAIR provides comprehensive support for candidates: from profile evaluation and securing university offer letters to visa processing guidance—completely free of service fees.

4. What types of scholarships are in this cohort? Do they include government awards?

Scholarships in the AYAIR cohort are institutional, faculty, and industry-sponsored awards from partner universities and tech foundations (up to USD 100,000). Cohort scholarships do NOT include government full scholarships (such as Australia Awards, Fulbright, Chevening, Manaaki, etc.).

5. What is the selection process and expected timeline?

The selection process follows 4 structured steps: (1) Submit preliminary profile ➔ (2) Round 1 interview with AYAIR Admissions Panel ➔ (3) Round 2 interview with the partner university ➔ (4) Receive Official Offer & Scholarship Award. The estimated timeline from application to offer is approximately 6 weeks.