The National Association of Women in AI

Please Read Our Requirements Below and Proceed to the Application Process:

At NAWAI, our goal is simple: women shouldn’t be left out of the AI economy.

That’s why we partner with leading institutions

Executive leaders
Consultants and professionals
Small business owners

Through our scholarship fund, eligible members can access world-class AI education while committing to give back to the NAWAI community.

Who Our Scholarships Are For:

A. Executive Leader Scholarship

For senior leaders who are steering organizations through AI and analytics change.

Eligibility:

10+ years of experience in your field
3+ years in a formal leadership role
You currently lead an organization with at least $1,000,000 in annual revenue
You have decision-making responsibility for strategy, budgets, and/or teams

B. Consultant & Professional Scholarship

For consultants, HR/people professionals, middle management, and other specialists who advise or influence organizations.

Eligibility:

You are a consultant or professional (internal or external)
5+ years in a leadership or lead-influence role (e.g., managing clients, teams, major projects, or portfolios)
You work directly with organizations, teams, or clients that can benefit from AI/analytics

C. Small Business Scholarship

For founders and owners who want to use AI to grow and stabilize their business.

Eligibility:

Your business generates at least $250,000 per year in gross revenue
Your business is at least 3 years old
You are the owner or co-owner, involved in strategic decisions
or a New Business with a great idea!

Your Commitment to the NAWAI Community

When you receive a NAWAI scholarship for a Cornell eCornell or Wharton program, you agree to:

Complete the full course or certification program
Give back to the community by participating in at least three (3) activities over the next three years, such as:
- Being featured in photo shoots or testimonials
- Speaking on Tuesday Talks or NAWAI webinars
- Joining panels or fireside chats
- Participating in case studies or success story spotlights
- Serving as a peer mentor or office hours guest

Non-completion policy (page copy):

Scholarships are a serious commitment. If you enroll and do not complete the course or certification without an approved exception, you may be billed for the cost of the scholarship.
If an emergency or major conflict arises:
Notify us as soon as possible.
When possible, let us know at least 30 days before the course or certification start date.
We will do our best to work with you to reschedule into a later cohort or a comparable course when appropriate.

How the Scholarship Timeline Works

Scholarships are tied to specific program start dates at Cornell eCornell and Wharton Executive Education.

Scholarship recipients are typically notified ~6 weeks before the course or certification start date.
You will have 2 weeks from notification to accept or decline your scholarship.
If you foresee a conflict, please let us know immediately.
Our preferred minimum notice to reschedule or decline is 30 days before the program start date.

In short: only say “yes” if you intend to show up fully. Another woman is waiting for that seat.

Final Round Review Process

If you advance to the final round, you agree to participate in an additional review process.
In this stage, you will receive a short set of follow-up questions about your business, your leadership responsibilities, or your professional goals (depending on your track). These questions help us confirm readiness, alignment, and the impact of awarding you a scholarship.
You’ll have 72 hours to submit your responses unless otherwise communicated.
Final selections are made only after this additional review is complete.

NAWAI Academic Scholarship Application

Use this application to be considered for a NAWAI scholarship.
Please answer all questions honestly and in detail.
Your responses help us:
Confirm eligibility
Match you with the right course or certification
Understand how this scholarship will impact you and your community

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Linked-In Profile *

Which scholarship track are you applying for?

Preferred academic partner *

Your industry *

Other Industry (please specify)

Organization / Business Name *

Your current title/role *

Briefly describe your current responsibilities. *

Do you meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the scholarship track you selected? *

Yes, I meet all of the requirements

I meet most requirements, but I’m not sure

No, I do not currently meet the requirements

What are your top 3–5 pain points or challenges related to AI and analytics in your work right now? *

What do you most want to learn from an AI program? *

How do you plan to apply what you learn within 12 months of completing the program? *

Who will benefit if you grow your AI/analytics skills? *

Please explain why you need financial support. *

How are you willing to give back to the NAWAI community if awarded a scholarship *

I’m willing to participate in photo shoots or provide testimonials.

I’m willing to be a guest on a Tuesday AI Talk or NAWAI webinar.

I’m willing to serve on a panel or fireside chat at NAWAI events.

I’m willing to support other members through informal mentoring or office hours.

I’m willing to contribute a written or recorded case study about my experience.

I would love to serve on a NAWAI Committee

“Is there another way you’d like to give back?”

The next section includes track-specific questions.

Please skip to the section that applies to you and answer only the questions for your scholarship track (Executives, Consultants or Business Owners). All other track questions can be left blank.

Executive Leader Scholarship

How many people directly or indirectly report into you?

What is your organization’s approximate annual revenue?

What are the top 2–3 strategic decisions you are responsible for each year?

Where do you see AI and analytics impacting your organization most in the next 3–5 years?

What is your biggest leadership challenge related to AI, change, or team readiness?

Does your organization support your participation in this program (time, expectations, etc.)? If yes, how?

Consultant & Professional Scholarship

What is your primary area of expertise (e.g., HR, OD, strategy, marketing, DEI, finance, legal, tech, etc.)?

Who do you primarily serve or influence?

How are your clients or stakeholders currently talking about AI?

Share a brief example of a project, initiative, or change you’ve led in the last 2–3 years.

What new offers, services, or capabilities would you like to create using AI/analytics skills?

What revenue or impact goal are you aiming for in the next 12 months, and how could AI help you get there?

Small Business Owner Scholarship

What year was your business founded?

What was your approximate gross revenue last year?

How many employees (including you) does your business currently have?

What is your biggest growth bottleneck right now?

How are you currently using (or not using) AI or analytics in your business?

If your business fully leveraged AI over the next 2–3 years, what would success look like?

Agreements *

I understand that if I enroll in a scholarship-funded course or certification and do not complete it without an approved exception, I will be billed for the cost of the scholarship.

I understand that scholarship decisions are typically shared about six weeks before the program start date, and I will have two weeks to accept or decline. If I need to decline or reschedule, I will notify NAWAI as soon as possible, ideally at least 30 days before the program start date.

I agree to participate in at least three community give-back activities (webinars, panels, testimonials, etc.) over the three years following my scholarship.

I affirm that all information in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.