MSc Artificial Intelligence Scholarships

If you hold a minimum of 2:2 in an undergraduate degree in any subject, you could be eligible to receive a fully funded place to study MSc Artificial Intelligence at Birmingham City University.

What scholarships are available?

Through the Elevating AI into Non-STEM (ELAN) project, we are offering several scholarships to UK graduates studying our MSc Artificial Intelligence course (including FinTech pathway) in the 2024/25 academic year: 

• A number of £10,000 scholarships

The ELAN scholarship is funded by Office for Students (OfS) and partners Covatic to support graduates from non-STEM subjects (such as business, finance, law, social sciences, arts and healthcare) to gain the digital skills required to thrive in artificial intelligence (AI).

There is a growing digital skills shortage in the UK and Birmingham City University is committed to diversifying the sector by equipping graduates with the digital skills required to succeed.

Who is eligible?

These scholarships are for students from underrepresented groups and those who have graduated - or are graduating - from non-STEM degree subjects.

Scholarships will be prioritised for women, black students, disabled students and those who are from low socio-economic backgrounds (refer to application form below for further details).

Applicants who meet other underrepresented criteria will also be considered:

•        Care experienced students
•        Estranged students
•        Gypsy, Roma, Traveller students
•        Refugees
•        Children from military families, veterans, and partners of military personnel. 

The scholarships are only available for UK nationals.

Why should I apply to study Artificial Intelligence?

• Our MSc Artificial Intelligence degree is a conversion course, which means that it is designed to convert graduates from any degree background to be an AI specialist.
• The course can be studied as a standalone degree or you can choose to study it with the FinTech pathway, which might be particularly suitable for those from finance/business degrees.
• Artificial intelligence skills can increase salaries by up to 20% across non-STEM sectors.
• Artificial intelligence is a growing sector shaping the world of tomorrow and you could be part of that.

To apply for one of the scholarships, you must apply for the MSc Artificial Intelligence and then complete the form below.

The scholarships are issued on a ranking basis by committee meeting ahead of the start date in September 2024, so please submit your application as soon as possible to be considered for a fully funded place.

FAQs

How do you assess eligibility for the scholarships?

The £10,000 scholarships will be awarded based on a ranking system allocating funds to those meeting the most significant criteria as specified by the Office for Students (the funding body). The funds are directly allocated to the tuition fee cost of study and cannot be used in conjunction with another scholarship.

Scholarship applications will be assessed by a University panel, based on UK candidates who have graduated from a non-STEM subject with a minimum of a 2:2 grade and meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Students who meet the Office for Students (OfS) criteria of under-represented groups in the field – black, female, disabled
• Students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, assessed by postcode and income profile

Applications from candidates who meet other under-represented criteria will also be considered:

• Care experienced students
• Estranged students
• Gypsy, Roma, Traveller students
• Refugees
• Children from military families, veterans, and partners of military personnel. 

The panel will meet twice to allocate scholarships; the weeks commencing 26^th June and 14^th August.

What are the next steps after I submit my scholarship application?

We may follow up with candidates for a short Teams call to further assess the criteria and eligibility.

Is there a deadline?

Scholarship applications must be received before the panel meets with a final deadline of Sunday 10 August for an application to be considered.

How many scholarships are available?

There are several of the £10,000 scholarships available to fully fund tuition fees.

How will the scholarships be paid?

If you are granted one of the £10,000 scholarships, this will be paid directly to Birmingham City University to cover your tuition fees for the course. The funds cannot be used in conjunction with any other scholarship or tuition fee reduction.

When will I know if I have been successful for a scholarship?

We will respond to your scholarship application within 10 working days of the subsequent panel meeting, which take place in late-June and mid-August, to confirm whether your application has been successful or not.

Will I be considered if I am a STEM student?

Yes, if you are a STEM student and meet the criteria of underrepresented groups – black, female, disabled or if you come from a low socio-economic background, then you will still be considered for a scholarship, but priority will be given to those from a non-STEM background.

Can international students apply for the scholarship?

No. International students are not eligible to apply for the scholarships. You must be a UK national paying home fees to be eligible for one of the scholarships.

What other financial support is available?

If you are successful in receiving an offer to study on the course, you can apply for a Master’s loan to help cover costs.