2026 Starbucks Foundation AI Business Scholarship Application

2026 Starbucks Foundation AI Business Scholarship Application
Applicant Information
Purpose:
The Starbucks Foundation AI Business Scholarship is designed for ambitious students ready to transform the world through deep dives into the power of artificial intelligence and its transformative potential across businesses.

Eligibility:
The Starbucks Foundation AI Business Scholarship is open to top students who are interested in pursuing a career in business or artificial intelligence. One annual scholarship recipient will be chosen based on academic and personal merit.

Deadline:
The Starbucks Foundation AI Business Scholarship applications must be received no later than December 5th, 2025.

Scholarship Award:
The Starbucks Foundation AI Business Scholarship Fund will award one student full tuition to attend the AI & Business Strategy at Georgetown University from July 26th - August 1st, 2026.

Scholarship Application Components
- Student information
- Personal statement, approximately one to two pages detailing:
  1. Your academic interests
  2. Your future education plans
  3. How your future aspirations align with the goals of advancing equity in artificial intelligence and technology integration across industries
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Student Email*
example@example.com
Student phone number*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent or Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent or Guardian Email*
example@example.com
School Information & Club Participation
Current Grade*
High School Name*
Link to High School Website*
Graduation Year*
If you receive the scholarship, would you be available and willing to attend the AI & Business Strategy Internship from July 26th to August 1st, 2026?*

Yes, I would be able and willing to travel to Washington DC for the AI & Business Strategy Internship from July 26th to August 1st, 2026.No, I would not be able to travel to Washington DC for the AI & Business Strategy Internship from July 26th to August 1st, 2026.
The Starbucks Foundation AI Business Scholarship does not include travel to and from Georgetown University.*

Yes, I understand that travel will not be included in the scholarship and my family will be able to cover the cost of the travel to and from Georgetown University.Unfortunately my family will not be able to cover the cost of the travel to and from Georgetown University.
Do you participate in any business or technology clubs at your school?*

DECACoding ClubCyber PatriotGirls Who CodeFuture Business Leaders of America (FBLA)The Future Investors Club of America (FICA)Business Professionals of America (BPA)Entrepreneurship ClubNational Beta ClubOther
Name of DECA Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of DECA Advisor *
example@example.com
Name of FBLA Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of FBLA Advisor *
example@example.com
Name of FICA Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of FICA Advisor *
example@example.com
Name of BPA Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of BPA Advisor *
example@example.com
Name of Entrepreneurship Club Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of Entrepreneurship Club Advisor *
example@example.com
Name of National Beta Club Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of National Beta Club Advisor *
example@example.com
Name of Organization*
Supervisor/Advisor/Mentor Name*

First NameLast Name
Supervisor/Advisor/Mentor Email*
Personal Statement
Below is a sample personal statement of a Starbucks Foundation AI Business Scholarship applicant. Please use this sample as an example of formatting for your personal statement.
Your personal statement should be approximately one to two pages detailing:
1. Your academic interests
2. Your future education plans
3. How your future aspirations align with the goals of advancing equity in artificial intelligence and technology integration across industries
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I understand that the Starbucks Foundation AI Business Scholarship can only be used to attend the Leadership Initiatives AI & Business Strategy Internship held at Georgetown University from July 26th - August 1st, 2026. This scholarship can not be transferred to any other program or institution or be requested as a payment.

All applications received after the deadline of December 5th, 2025, will not be considered to receive this scholarship. Decisions will be made by the Leadership Initiatives Scholarship Committee and will be announced on January 15th, 2026.
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2026 Starbucks Foundation AI Business Scholarship Application

Applicant Information

School Information & Club Participation

Personal Statement