University of Birmingham 2022 DeepMind International Scholarships in UK for Master

The School of Computer Science, University of Birmingham is thrilled to announce three scholarships, generously funded by DeepMind, that are open to applicants currently holding either a conditional offer or unconditional offer for the MSc Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

The University of Birmingham, with support from DeepMind, is committed to increasing accessibility to and enhancing diversity of underrepresented groups in computer science

• Table of Content
• About University of Birmingham
• University of Birmingham Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Birmingham Masters Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Birmingham Masters Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham (informally Birmingham University) is a public research university located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. It received its royal charter in 1900 as a successor to Queen's College, Birmingham (founded in 1828 as the Birmingham School of Medicine and Surgery) and Mason Science College (established in 1875 by Sir Josiah Mason), making it the first English civic or 'red brick' university to receive its own royal charter. It is a founding member of both the Russell Group of British research universities and the international network of research uni... continue reading

University of Birmingham Masters Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Birmingham Masters Scholarship

We currently have three scholarships available; 2 UK scholarships and 1 international scholarship.

There are two Home scholarships available, valued at £29,860 each. The value of the scholarship is applied against:

• UK tuition fees - £10,620
• A maintenance grant of £15,840 (to use for living costs), paid in instalments over the duration of the course
• Funding of up to £2,000 to attend an international conference in the field of AI and/or Machine Learning during the course as well as £1,500 towards purchase of essential equipment (suitable laptop etc.).

There is one International scholarships available, valued at £47,680. The value of the scholarship is applied against:

 International tuition fees - £26,640
• A maintenance grant of £15,840 (to use for living costs), paid in instalments over the duration of the course
• Funding of up to £2,000 to attend an international conference in the field of AI and/or Machine Learning during the course as well as £1,500 towards purchase of essential equipment (suitable laptop etc.).
• £1700 to assist with relocation expenses

Requirements for University of Birmingham Masters Scholarship Qualification

Applicants wishing to apply for the scholarship should meet one OR both of the following criteria:

• Identify as female OR Identify as Black African, Black Caribbean or other Black ethnicity.

Applicants must also:

• Be able to demonstrate that they would not be able to take up the offer of admission without financial assistance.
• Have already received a conditional/unconditional offer to study the MSc Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the University of Birmingham; and
• Be ordinarily resident in the UK and would be classified as UK for fee paying purposes. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications are now being accepted through our online form.  Please only make an application once you have received a conditional/unconditional offer, as we cannot consider you until you hold one. 

The deadline for applying is 30 June 2022.

Applications will be considered by a selection panel at the School of Computer Science throughout August 2022 based on the following criteria:

• Already holding a conditional or unconditional offer for the MSc Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Meeting the eligibility categories.
• Providing additional supporting documentation and evidence (if required).

Successful recipients will be selected on the basis of:

• Content of application.
• Confirmation of eligibility (as specified in criteria and supported by any required evidence).