Young people with exceptional talent in AI will receive unprecedented support to study at Britain’s top universities through a new prestigious scholarship programme announced by the Technology Secretary.
The Spärck AI scholarships, named after pioneering British computer scientist Karen Spärck Jones, will provide full funding for master’s degrees at nine leading UK universities specialising in artificial intelligence and STEM subjects – from Edinburgh to Manchester, and Newcastle to Bristol, News Cover reports, citing UK government.
Set to rival the likes of globally recognised Rhodes, Marshall and Fulbright scholarships, at least 100 talented master’s level students from the UK and abroad will see unparalleled access to industry partnerships, work placements and mentorship opportunities, including in the UK’s AI Security Institute as well as leading tech firms like Darktrace, Faculty and Quantexa.
This will not only drive forward AI innovation that grows the UK economy but also gives young people a direct route into highly skilled jobs in the UK’s tech sector – furthering our Plan for Change.
By covering both tuition and living expenses, the scholarship could also be of interest to talented students from low-income backgrounds who might otherwise be unable to afford university – spreading opportunity across the UK.
