APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Master's
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will close on the 6th of June, 2022.
Scholarship Summary:
The Windsor Fellowship is working with University College London (UCL) to offer scholarships funded by DeepMind to UK students who will be undertaking the following courses at UCL for 2022/23:
The DeepMind Scholarships are positive action initiatives to help UCL ensure that it can attract and support students from all sections of the community, particularly those groups that are under-represented in post-graduate studies
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
The scholarships are available for UK (Home fee status) course applicants who are from at least one of the following three under-represented groups within Computer Science:
1. Students who identify as female
2. Students of Black African or Black Caribbean heritage
3. Students from homes with an annual income of less than £25,000
In addition to meeting the eligibility criteria listed above, UCL will check that your name, and your parents’ names, do not appear on the following sanctions lists: https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov/ and https://sanctionssearch.ofsi.hmtreasury.gov.uk/
Value of Scholarship:
DeepMind Computer Science Scholarships will cover tuition fees in full, and provide a £16,000 maintenance stipend. Additionally, £2,000 is provided to cover travel to or attendance at relevant academic conferences (either in person or virtually). A further £1,500 is provided as an equipment grant.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Students interested in applying for this scholarship should aim to submit their UCL application, no later than 31st March 2022.
ii. Please complete the online application form and Financial Information form.
iii. Windsor Fellowship will assess and shortlist applications based on financial need and socio-economic background. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview (either in person or virtually, depending on circumstances) with the Windsor Fellowship.
iv. All applicants will be updated on the outcome of their application by the end of September. Please note that UCL ordinarily requires those with confirmed offers to pay a tuition fee deposit of £2,000 within 4 weeks of an offer being made.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University College London DeepMind Computer Science Scholarship Page.