Spärck AI Scholarship 2026

The Spärck AI Scholarship 2026 is a UK government-backed scholarship programme hosted by The University of Manchester to attract top home and international talent to study AI and related subjects at master’s level. It provides a full tuition fee waiver and a stipend, and includes industry exposure and a structured cohort activity path with potential for a work placement with industry partners during the master’s programme.

Full tuition fee waiver, stipend, and potential industry placement opportunities related to AI during the master’s programme, plus cohort-based activities and networking within the AI ecosystem

Hold a First-class honours degree (70% average) from a UK university, or overseas equivalent, in a Computer Science or related degree, and hold a conditional or unconditional offer to study a relevant master’s course at The University of Manchester.

Hold an offer for one of the specified MSc programmes and be invited to apply after eligibility is confirmed; submit a personal statement addressing core AI attributes and a chosen essay topic