Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence

Award type: 
Scholarships, Research specific awards
Award description: 

The Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence supports the recruitment of top students to AI-related master's programs in Ontario. Valued at $17,500 for one year of full-time study at an Ontario university, these merit-based entrance awards recognize exceptional candidates pursuing a master'aor who are following an individualized study path that is demonstrably AI-focused. Students in both core technical programs and complementary fields such as business and health are encouraged to seek nomination. Scholarship recipients will also have priority access to exclusive career exploration and professional development opportunities, and research talks, to support and nurture their excellence in AI.

Value: 
$17,500
Eligibility & selection criteria: 
  • Entering a full-time master’s program in an AI-related field. 
  • Hold first-class standing (minimum of A- or equivalent) in the last two years of full-time equivalent study from a recognized university (typically 20 half-courses). Students’ transcripts should reflect preparedness for the proposed master’s program.
  • Consideration will be given to nominees with upper second class standing (B+) and relevant work experience, only if rationale for consideration is included in the nomination package.
Level: 
Masters
Program:
Open to any program
Citizenship: 
Canadian/Permanent resident, International/study permit student
Selection process: 
Application required
Additional instructions: 

Applications must be submitted during the winter term for students beginning their master's in the upcoming academic year.

All applicants should visit the Vector Institute website for full scholarship details and application package requirements. 

  • Applicants completing the following programs at Waterloo should visit the program-specific webpage for deadlines and instructions: 
    • Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
    • Master of Mathematics in Data Science
  • Applicants from other programs at Waterloo should contact their Department Graduate Co-ordinator to inquire about internal submission deadlines. 
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