Spärck AI Scholarship Programme 2026–27

The Spärck AI Scholarship Programme is a fully funded scholarship initiative at the University of Edinburgh to support postgraduate students pursuing Master’s degrees related to artificial intelligence, data science, and cognitive science. The scholarship provides full funding including tuition coverage, a living stipend, and access to a cohort with opportunities for industry exposure and potential work placement. Applicants must apply to an eligible MSc programme and then apply separately for the scholarship.

Tuition coverage, living stipend, cohort activities, leadership development, industry exposure, and potential work placement with industry partners.

Applicants must apply to one of the eligible MSc programmes (MSc Artificial Intelligence, MSc Data Science, MSc Cognitive Science) and then apply separately for the Spärck AI Scholarship.

Submit an application to an eligible MSc programme at the University of Edinburgh, then apply separately for the Spärck AI Scholarship, including statements and references; shortlisted candidates are invited to interview.