Published: 28 Sep 2026 15 views
AI is changing how a generation studies, faster than institutions can write rules for it. AskSia builds an AI study assistant, and our purpose is to make students more capable, not to hand them finished work.
We are investing in the students working out where that line falls. Essays are judged on the argument alone. Arguing that AI is bad for learning will not count against you, and you do not need to use AskSia to win.
$1,500
Two reviewers read every application independently and score it out of 100. Where their totals differ by more than twenty points, a third reviewer settles it. First-round reading is blind to your name and institution. No AI detection software is run at any stage.
| Originality of thought 40 | An argument you reached yourself, real engagement with the counterargument, and reasoning that goes past restating common positions |
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| Written expression 20 | Clear structure, precise language, an argument a reader can follow and disagree with |
| Financial need 20 | Your own account of your circumstances. Supporting documents welcome, not required |
| Academic record 20 | Cumulative standing, relevant coursework, and what your recommendation letter actually says |
Some weight, though not a requirement, goes to applicants studying education, learning sciences, cognitive science, computer science, or AI, and to applicants who are the first in their family to attend university.
To: [email protected]
Subject: 2026 AskSia Scholarship Application-Full Name
Attach: FullName-Form.pdf
FullName: -Essay.pdf
FullName: -Transcript.pdf
FullName: -Recommendation.pdf
You will receive an automatic confirmation within one hour. If it does not arrive, your subject line is probably wrong. Fix it and send again. Incomplete applications are not reviewed. The essay and form must be in English; transcripts and letters may be in any language with an English translation attached, and your own translation is fine.
For more information, visit AskSia scholarship webpage.
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