Spärck AI Scholarship

The Spärck AI scholarships will enable undergraduate students with exceptional talent to receive new funding to study at the University, providing unparalleled access to industry partnerships, work placements and mentorship opportunities.

There are at least 6 scholarships available distributed across MSc’s in:

Each MSc award covers full tuition fees and pays a stipend (£20,780). 


All students applying for the above programmes are eligible - regardless of fee status.


Applicants must meet at least one of the following to be considered for the scholarship:

  • UK student from Black and marginalised ethnically minoritised groups.
  • students who have experienced being in care as a young person.
  • identify as women.
  • students from low-income backgrounds.
  • disabled students, including those with sensory and/or mobility impairments, long-term mental health conditions, autism, long term illnesses and Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs).
  • first-generation students (whose parents or immediate caregivers did not go to university).
  • students who attended schools and colleges where performance is below the national average.

Candidates will be ranked based on how many of these criteria are met.


Instructions on how to apply will be displayed here shortly.

The deadline for applications will be 5pm (UK Time) on Monday 2nd March 2026.


All applicants will be notified in June 2026.


Please direct any questions/queries to the following staff:


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