Scholarships
AITU encourages students to explore scholarship opportunities that may help reduce the cost of their education. Scholarships can support eligible students as they work toward certificate, undergraduate, or graduate-level academic goals.
Scholarship Opportunities at AITU
AITU believes financial concerns should not prevent students from exploring their educational goals. Scholarship opportunities may help eligible students lower their education costs and continue moving forward in their academic pathway.
Who Can Apply for Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities may be available to students across different academic pathways.
Certificate Students
Certificate students may apply for scholarship opportunities that support short term, career focused training.
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students pursuing associate or bachelor’s degree pathways may apply for scholarship opportunities based on eligibility.
Graduate Students
Graduate students pursuing master’s level study may apply for scholarship opportunities that support continued academic and professional growth.
Why Apply for Scholarships?
Scholarships can be an important part of a student’s education funding plan. Students are encouraged to apply early and review available opportunities before making enrollment decisions.
- Grants and loans can be used in combination with scholarships to lower total costs.
- Scholarships can be awarded to students pursuing undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, and certificates to support their educational journey.
- Student success may improve when financial burdens are lessened by scholarships.
Scholarship Application Checklist
Prospective and current students should use this checklist to prepare before completing the scholarship application.
| Checklist Item: | What to Prepare: |
| 1. Student Information | Full name, email, phone number, and student status |
| 2. Program Information | Certificate, undergraduate, or graduate program of interest |
| 3. Academic Background | Current or previous school information, if applicable |
| 4. Financial Need Statement | Short explanation of why scholarship support is being requested |
| 5. Personal Statement | Short explanation of academic goals, career goals, and motivation |
| 6. Transcripts | An official copy of your high school or college transcript |
| 7. Advisor Questions | Any questions you want to ask about scholarship eligibility or deadlines |
Featured Scholarship Opportunities
AITU offers scholarship opportunities designed to help eligible students reduce education costs and stay focused on their academic and career goals.
Career Pathway Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to support students’ pursuit of certificate, bachelor, master degree programs that can help further their career goals through; career advancement, workforce readiness, and professional development.
Technology and Innovation Scholarship
This scholarship will support students looking to study within technology fields of interest including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, software development, and information technology.
Nursing and Healthcare Scholarship
This scholarship will support students who are studying nursing, health care or other health related academic pathways that are preparing them for service based careers.
Adult Learner Scholarship
This scholarship will support adult students who are returning to school, are looking to switch careers or have taken time off from formal education and now wish to begin an academic program.
Self Growth and Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship will support students seeking academic programs which focus on personal growth, leadership, communication, career planning and lifelong learning.
First Generation Student Scholarship
This scholarship will support students who may be the first generation of their families to attend college or seek career centered academic training.
Scholarship availability, eligibility requirements, and award amounts may vary. Students should complete the scholarship application to be considered for available opportunities.
Need Help with Scholarships
Students who have questions about scholarship opportunities, eligibility, or the application process can contact AITU for support. An advisor can help students understand where to begin.
