2026 Spärck AI Scholarship at University of Edinburgh

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 on full time MSc programmes for the 2026 intake.

• Table of Content
• About University of Edinburgh
• University of Edinburgh Spärck AI Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Edinburgh Spärck AI Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Edinburgh Spärck AI Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Edinburgh

From Nobel laureates and Olympic champions to space explorers and prime ministers, the University of Edinburgh has been influencing history since it opened the gates to its first students in 1583. Following the Scottish Enlightenment of the 18th century, the University was positioned at the forefront of academia and critical thinking. Due to the determination and perseverance of a group of Edinburgh intellectuals, established facts about the world were being boldly and consistently challenged. Amid this group was David Hume, philosopher, economist and essayist known for his philosophi... continue reading

University of Edinburgh Spärck AI Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Edinburgh Spärck AI Scholarship

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

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Cognitive Science
• Signal Processing and Communications
• AI for Business

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

Requirements for University of Edinburgh Spärck AI Scholarship Qualification

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

• High academic achievement.
• 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.

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

Please be aware that the application processes for the scholarship and the programme are separate. You must submit an application for each and success in one

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications are now open and should be made via the links below.

• The School of Engineering - Apply
• Business School - Apply
• The School of Informatics - Apply

For more details, visit University of Edinburgh Scholarship webpage