University of Sussex 2021 AI & Data Science Postgraduate Scholarship


The University of Sussex is now accepting applications from eligible candidates for its 2021 Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Postgraduate Conversion Scholarship. The deadline for the submission of applications is August 1, 2021.

University of Sussex Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Postgraduate Conversion Scholarship

University of Sussex Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Postgraduate Conversion Scholarship 2021 is calling for applications. Sussex has received funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Office for Artificial Intelligence (OAI) to increase diversity in the AI and data science sector and to support students from underrepresented groups to access, participate and succeed in higher education.

The University of Sussex is a leading research-intensive university near Brighton. They have both an international and local outlook, with staff and students from more than 100 countries and frequent engagement in community activities and services.

Who can Apply for the University of Sussex Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Postgraduate Conversion Scholarship

  • To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you must have been offered and accepted a place on one of the following degrees, commencing in September 2021:
    • MSc Artifical Intelligence and Adaptive Systems
    • MSc Data Science
    • MSc Human and Social Data Science 
  • Scholarships will be prioritised for black students, female students and students with disabilities.
  • Special consideration will also be give to students from areas of the UK where young people are less likely to go on to higher education (POLAR quintiles 1 and 2), care experienced students, estranged students, Gypsy, Roma, Traveller students, refugees and children from military families, veterans and partners of military personnel.
  • They will accept overseas applications, however, priority will be given to UK applicants. 

University of Sussex Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Postgraduate Conversion Scholarship

  • Fourteen scholarships amounting to £10,000 will be awarded.

University of Sussex Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Postgraduate Conversion Scholarship Selection Criteria 

Eligible applicants will need to submit an academic statement as part of the application process. Your statement will be assessed on the following:

  • Any relevant extra-curricular or work experience
  • Your motivation for choosing the course
  • In what ways this scholarship will help you achieve your ambitions

How to apply for the University of Sussex Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Postgraduate Conversion Scholarship

All on-time applications will be considered after the August 1 deadline, they cannot consider late applications.

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