About the Scholarship
The Helen Spyce AI Scholarship for Women, delivered through Vephla University, is a merit-based programme created with a clear and urgent mission: to close the gender gap in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Women remain significantly underrepresented in AI — and that needs to change. This scholarship exists to ensure that brilliant, driven women have every opportunity to lead, innovate, and define the future of AI.
This scholarship is open exclusively to women — including cisgender women, transgender women, and non-binary individuals who identify as women — across all backgrounds, educational levels, and career stages. You do not need a technical background to apply. You need passion, commitment, and a desire to learn.
Recipients receive generous tuition support, world-class mentorship from AI practitioners, hands-on project experience, and access to a powerful network of women in technology. This is more than a scholarship — it is an invitation to become part of a movement.
Eligible Courses — AI & Technology Programmes
Applicants may apply for funding towards any of the following Artificial Intelligence and technology courses offered by Vephla University:
✦ Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals: A comprehensive introduction to AI concepts, tools, and real-world applications — perfect for beginners entering the field.
✦ Machine Learning Nanodegree: Gain hands-on skills in supervised and unsupervised learning, model training, and predictive analytics using Python and leading ML frameworks.
✦ Deep Learning & Neural Networks: Explore the architecture behind modern AI — from convolutional neural networks to natural language processing and computer vision.
✦ Data Science & AI Analytics: Learn to collect, analyse, and interpret complex datasets using AI-powered tools to drive data-driven decisions.
✦ Natural Language Processing (NLP): Understand how machines interpret and generate human language — the technology behind chatbots, voice assistants, and AI writing tools.
✦ AI for Business & Strategy: Discover how to apply AI solutions to real business challenges, including automation, forecasting, and intelligent decision-making.
✦ Tech Courses for Girls & Women: Beginner-friendly foundational courses in Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and UI/UX Design — the building blocks for an AI career.
Scholarship Benefits
The Helen Spyce AI Scholarship for Women offers a rich and comprehensive package of financial support, career development, mentorship, and community access:
✦ Generous Tuition Coverage: Receive between fully funded tuition coverage for your chosen AI or tech course, determined by your qualification test performance.
✦ Exclusive AI Job Fairs & Networking Events: Connect with leading AI companies, tech employers, hiring managers, and industry recruiters actively seeking women in AI.
✦ CV Building & Resume Workshops: Receive expert, personalised guidance in crafting a professional resume, LinkedIn profile, and AI portfolio that gets noticed.
✦ Job Application & Interview Coaching: Structured support with job applications, cover letters, and targeted preparation for technical and AI-specific interviews.
✦ Industry-Grade AI Projects: Work on real-world AI and machine learning projects under the guidance of experienced professionals, building practical skills and a compelling portfolio.
✦ Top-Tier AI Industry Exposure: Learn directly from highly experienced AI practitioners and gain access to global industry standards, cutting-edge tools, and emerging technologies.
✦ Supportive Women-in-Tech Community: Join a vibrant, empowering network of fellow women in AI, mentors, alumni, and industry experts who are invested in your success and growth.
✦ Expert AI Mentorship & Premium Resources: Access internationally trained AI mentors, world-class learning materials, research papers, and exclusive online resources throughout your programme.
✦ AI Portfolio Development: Graduate with a strong, employer-ready portfolio of AI and machine learning projects that demonstrate your skills to potential employers and clients.
✦ Certification of Completion: Receive an industry-recognised certificate upon successfully completing your chosen programme — a powerful credential for your career.
Eligibility Criteria
The Helen Spyce AI Scholarship for Women is open exclusively to women who meet the following criteria. No prior AI or technical experience is required — we are looking for passion, commitment, and a genuine desire to grow in the field of Artificial Intelligence:
✦ Must Identify as a Woman: This scholarship is open exclusively to women, including cisgender women, transgender women, and non-binary individuals who identify as women.
✦ Passion for Artificial Intelligence: You must be genuinely excited about AI and machine learning, and committed to building a career or developing skills in this field.
✦ No Prior Tech Experience Required: Complete beginners are warmly encouraged to apply. A willingness to learn and grow is far more important than prior knowledge or qualifications.
✦ Basic Computer Literacy: Applicants should be comfortable with basic computer use, including typing, browsing the internet, using email, and working with digital documents.
✦ Commitment to Course Completion: Successful applicants must commit fully to completing their chosen programme within the allocated timeline provided by Vephla University.
✦ Reliable Technology Access: Applicants should have consistent access to a computer or laptop and a stable internet connection to participate fully in online learning and assessments.
✦ Willingness to Engage with the Community: We encourage all scholarship recipients to actively participate in the women-in-AI community — mentoring others, attending events, and contributing to the network.
How to Apply — Step-by-Step Guide
The application process is fully online and straightforward. Follow the three steps below to submit your application for the Helen Spyce AI Scholarship for Women:
- 1. Complete the Online Application Form: Visit the Vephla University Scholarships Portal and fill in the online application form with your personal details, educational background, and motivation for applying. Be honest, thorough, and allow your passion for AI to shine through. 🔗 Application Link
- 2. Select the Helen Spyce AI Scholarship for Women: When prompted during the application, select the Helen Spyce AI Scholarship for Women from the list of available scholarships. Then choose the eligible AI or tech course you wish to study from the approved course list.
- 3. Submit Before the Deadline: Ensure your application is fully completed and submitted before the application deadline. Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. Review all sections carefully before submitting.
The 15-Minute Qualification Test
After submitting your basic application information, you will be automatically directed to the Qualification Test. This assessment is a core part of the scholarship selection process. Your score directly determines the level of tuition funding you are awarded — making it the single most important step in your application.
Test Overview
✦ Format: 20 multiple-choice questions assessing reasoning, digital literacy, and general aptitude
✦ Duration: 15 minutes — the assessment will auto-submit when time expires.
✦ Accessibility: The test is accessible immediately after you submit your basic application information.
✦ Single Sitting Required: The test must be completed in one uninterrupted sitting. You cannot pause, save your progress, or return to it later.
What the Qualification Test Covers
The qualification test is designed to be accessible to all applicants — including complete beginners with no AI background. Questions are drawn from the following areas:
✦ Basic Digital Literacy: Familiarity with everyday technology, devices, and internet usage.
✦ Logical & Analytical Reasoning: Simple problem-solving and pattern recognition questions.
✦ AI Awareness & Curiosity: Basic awareness of what Artificial Intelligence is and how it is being used in the world today — no technical depth required.
✦ Communication & Reading Comprehension: Short comprehension tasks to assess your ability to read, understand, and respond to written instructions clearly.
✦ Motivation & Readiness: Questions assessing your enthusiasm, self-awareness, and readiness to commit to a structured learning programme.
Scholarship Funding Tiers — Based on Your Score
Your performance in the qualification test automatically determines the level of scholarship funding you receive. The table below outlines the three funding tiers:
Scholarship percentages are strictly and transparently determined by performance in the qualification test. This merit-based allocation ensures fairness and equal opportunity for every applicant.
Important Notes & Reminders
⚠️ Please Read Carefully Before Applying
✦ One Attempt Only: Each applicant is permitted a single attempt at the qualification test per application cycle. Ensure you are fully prepared, well-rested, and focused before you begin.
✦ Strictly Timed Assessment: The test is timed at exactly 15 minutes and must be completed in one uninterrupted sitting. Once the timer begins, it cannot be paused or reset.
✦ Stable Internet Connection Required: Ensure you have a reliable, stable internet connection before starting the test. Technical issues or connection failures during the assessment are not grounds for a re-sit.
✦ Automatic Score Processing: Scholarship offers are generated automatically and instantly based on your final test score. Results are calculated fairly with no manual intervention or override.
✦ Strictly Enforced Deadline: The application deadline is final and non-negotiable. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed or considered under any circumstances.
✦ One Application Per Cycle: Applicants may submit only one application per scholarship cycle. Duplicate applications will be identified and disqualified from consideration.
✦ Accuracy & Honesty Required: All information provided in your application must be accurate, truthful, and verifiable. Any misrepresentation will result in immediate and permanent disqualification.
✦ Scholarship is Non-Transferable: Scholarship awards are personal and cannot be transferred to another individual or deferred to a future intake without prior written approval from Vephla University.
Why Artificial Intelligence? Why Now?
Artificial Intelligence is no longer the future — it is the present. AI is transforming every industry on the planet, from healthcare and finance to education, agriculture, and creative arts. The global AI market is projected to be worth trillions of dollars in the coming decade, and the demand for skilled AI professionals is growing faster than supply.
Yet women remain dramatically underrepresented in AI roles, research, and leadership. The Helen Spyce AI Scholarship for Women exists to change that — to ensure that women are not just using AI, but building it, shaping it, and leading it.
By joining this programme, you are not simply learning a technical skill. You are positioning yourself at the forefront of a global revolution — and joining a growing community of women who are committed to making AI more diverse, more ethical, and more powerful for everyone.
Contact & Further Information
For questions, technical difficulties, or further information about the Helen Spyce AI Scholarship for Women, please visit the Vephla University Scholarships Portal or contact the admissions team directly via the portal.
The future of Artificial Intelligence needs your voice, your perspective, and your brilliance. We cannot wait to see what you will build.