Student funding to create generation of AI pioneers

A new scholarship aimed at developing the next generation of artificial intelligence "pioneers" will open to applicants in spring 2026.

The Sparck AI scholarships, named after pioneering British computer scientist Karen Sparck Jones, will give master's degree university students access to industry-leading firms as the Government looks to boost the UK's AI credentials.

The University of Bristol will be one of nine universities to offer the fully-funded Government scholarship, alongside faculties in Newcastle, Manchester and Edinburgh.

The university said they "relish the opportunity," with the grant covering both students tuition and living costs.