Spärck AI Scholarship

University of Southampton - All Campuses
Amount
£20,780 GBP
Auto applied
No
Last updated
February 17, 2026
Source
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Overview

The Spärck AI Scholarship offers 11 full scholarships covering tuition fees and a yearly living allowance of £20,780, aligned with UKRI stipend rates. This prestigious award supports UK and international postgraduate students pursuing advanced studies in artificial intelligence and related fields at the University of Southampton. Recipients benefit from exclusive AI networking opportunities and priority work placements with leading UK AI companies and government institutions.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Spärck AI Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Apply and receive an offer to study one of the eligible University of Southampton postgraduate courses starting in September 2026.
  • Be able to commence studies in the UK at the start of the academic year.
  • Not have external sponsorship covering 100% of tuition fees.
  • Not receive any other form of UK government funding.

Eligible courses include:

  • MSc Machine Learning
  • MSc Artificial Intelligence
  • MSc Robotics and Autonomous Systems
  • MSc Data and Decision Analytics
  • MSc Digital Chemistry

Scholarship Benefits

  • Full coverage of tuition fees for the duration of the course.
  • Annual living allowance of £20,780, consistent with UKRI stipend rates.
  • Access to national AI-related networking events with top academics, government officials, and industry leaders.
  • Priority consideration for work placements with leading UK artificial intelligence companies and government institutions.

Application Process

To apply for the Spärck AI Scholarship:

  1. Submit an application and receive an offer for an eligible University of Southampton postgraduate course via the programme application form available on the course pages.
  2. Review the scholarship application guidelines and summary documents carefully.
  3. Complete and submit the online scholarship application form by 15 April 2026, 11.59pm (UK time).

This scholarship is an exceptional opportunity for students aiming to advance their careers in AI and related disciplines with comprehensive financial support and valuable industry connections. Apply now to secure your chance to study at the University of Southampton with this prestigious funding.

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

  • Master's Degree
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