Changpeng Zhao’s Giggle Academy & American Legion Launch $2M Blockchain Scholarship for Military Families

Giggle Academy and American Legion Charities have announced a $2 million partnership to launch a new scholarship initiative aimed at supporting the children of America’s fallen and disabled service members through education in blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI). The program will provide up to $20,000 in educational grants to underserved students from military families, especially those impacted by the death or disability of a parent in the line of duty. At its core is an annual competition centered on practical blockchain and AI questions under the theme: “What’s broken, and how would you fix it?” Founded in 2024 by tech entrepreneur and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), Giggle Academy offers a free, gamified, AI-powered education platform focused on real-world, job-ready skills such as emotional intelligence, finance, negotiation, and tech literacy, without the barriers of formal schooling or expensive admissions. “With over 2 million post-9/11 military children in the U.S. and 750 million illiterate adults globally, according to the announcement, the initiative aims to address long standing educational gaps. The American Legion, with over a century of veteran family support, brings legacy and trust to the mission.”