VC University: Scholarship Available (Oct. 7-14)
September 29, 2026
The scholarship application for Cohort 24 (Feb. 2027) of
VC University will be open
Wed., Oct. 7 through Wed., Oct. 14. Quick refresher: Led by Venture Forward, this
scholarship program provides emerging VCs from nontraditional backgrounds with full tuition to the industry-leading, online certificate program on VC fundamentals plus access to a mentorship program. VC University is co-led by NVCA, Berkeley Law Executive Education, Stanford Law Executive Education, and Venture Forward.
Details and resources for easy sharing, below:
About the scholarship:
- Who's it for: Aspiring and early-career U.S.-based VC investors from nontraditional backgrounds seeking a structured intro or refresher on VC fundamentals (Full applicant criteria, here)
- Cohort 24: Starts Feb. 1, 2027
- Application deadline: Oct. 14
- Learn more and apply

