The University of Edinburgh in the UK is inviting applications for its Spärck AI Scholarships for the 2026 intake.
This fully funded scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides a £20,780 annual stipend to students pursuing full-time MSc programmes, offering access to industry partnerships, work placements, and mentorship opportunities.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: United Kingdom (UK)
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £20,780 Stipend per year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: March 2, 2026
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Scholarship Details
Applications for the 2026 Spärck AI Scholarship are now open. The programme is designed to support undergraduate students with exceptional talent and potential, providing funding to study at the University of Edinburgh on full-time MSc programmes.
Scholars benefit from a combination of academic support, industry mentorship, and work placement opportunities in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, data science, and cognitive science.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Demonstrated high academic achievement
- UK students from Black and marginalized ethnically minoritized groups
- Students who have experienced being in care as a young person
- Students who identify as women
- Students from low-income backgrounds
- Disabled students, including those with sensory or mobility impairments, long-term mental health conditions, autism, long-term illnesses, or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs)
- First-generation students (whose parents or immediate caregivers did not attend university)
- Students who attended schools and colleges where performance is below the national average
All applicants for the relevant full-time MSc programmes are eligible, regardless of fee status. Candidates are ranked based on how many of the criteria they meet.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- Full coverage of tuition fees
- Annual stipend of £20,780
Available Programs
There are at least six scholarships available across MSc programmes in:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science
- Cognitive Science
- Signal Processing and Communications
- AI for Business
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship,
- Apply via the School of Engineering, Business School, or School of Informatics scholarship links.
- Ensure your application is submitted before 5:00 PM (UK Time) on Monday, 2nd March 2026.
- Applicants will be notified of their results in July 2026.
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