AI and Data Science Conversion Masters Scholarships at university of Birmingham 2023

The University of Birmingham is providing AI and Data Science Conversion Masters Scholarships for the academic year 2023/24. These scholarships are aimed at upskilling students with non-STEM and far-STEM degrees, enabling them to pursue careers in the AI and Data Science workforce. The scholarship funding is prioritized to ensure that the field of AI reflects the diversity of our society. It is specifically intended for those students from underrepresented backgrounds who meet the outlined eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria for AI and Data Science Conversion Master Scholarships:

• The student must have either an unconditional or conditional offer for a place on one of the following University of Birmingham courses:
• MSc Financial Technology
• MSc Data Science
• MSc Responsible Data Science
• MSc Computer Science
• Online MSc Bioinformatics
• MSc Bioinformatics
• MSc Health Data
• Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are categorized under at least one of the 9 underrepresented groups as identified by the OfS.
• Applications for scholarships will initially be reviewed using a points-based system. Priority for these awards will be given to applicants in the following categories:
• Black students (as defined by HESA codes: 21; 22; 29; 41; 42)
• Female students
• Disabled students
• Consideration will also be given to applicants who meet other underrepresented criteria in the following secondary categories:
• Students from low participation neighborhoods (POLAR Q1 and Q2)
• Care experienced students
• Estranged students
• Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller students
• Refugees
• Children from military families, veterans, and partners of military personnel.
• All applications will be assessed and priority will be given to criteria 1-3. Applicants who do not meet the above criteria will not be considered for a scholarship.
• Students must have not studied a STEM or a far-STEM degree subject before. You must be either:
• ‘far-STEM’: other STEM subjects (e.g. biology, geology, psychology, medicine) OR
• ‘non-STEM’: any other subject (including economics, business, arts, etc.).

You must not have studied:

• cognate: the same broad subject area as conversion course (e.g. computer science, AI, data science)
• ‘core-STEM’: science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) subjects such as physics, engineering, mathematics, statistics, IT

Selection will be determined by a University scholarship panel based on the following criteria:

• Underrepresented group score 
• Aptitude and skills 
• Student motivation

Application Process:

• Applicants must enroll in an application to their intended master's program.
• Applicant must include all of the relevant supporting documentation i.e. references, transcripts if available, and English language certification if applicable.
• Complete and submit the AI and Data Science Conversion Masters Scholarships application form.

Deadline: 31 July 2023.