Deadline:
March 21, 2025
Location(s)
Canada
Ontario
Overview
The Vector Scholarships in Artificial Intelligence are merit-based awards that recognize top candidates pursuing AI-related studies in master’s programs recognized by the Vector Institute or who are following an individualized study path that is demonstrably AI-focused in Ontario, Canada. Scholarships will be awarded to students in both core technical programs and complementary fields such as business or health care.
Details
In order to be considered for a scholarship, students planning to enroll in an AI master’s program in the 2025-26 academic year must meet eligibility criteria including the submission of all necessary documentation to the administrator of the master’s program to which they have applied by the date set by the program. Contact the program’s graduate administrator to confirm the date by which documents must be received.
University programs submit nominations to the Vector Institute. The Vector Institute does not accept applications directly from prospective students.
Information for Students
Note: Students cannot directly apply for the scholarship. Interested students should contact the graduate administrator of the AI-related master’s program to which they have applied to indicate their interest in being considered for nomination and to confirm the date by which documents must be received.
The Vector Institute will award up to 115 scholarships to meritorious students who pursue a full-time AI-related master’s degree in the Province of Ontario in the 2025-26 academic year. Scholarships are valued at $17,500 CAD for one full year of study.
Nomination Process:
- Nomination period opens: January 2, 2025
- Prepare documentation and contact the institution to which you have applied: January to early March 2025
- Students cannot directly apply to the Vector Institute for the scholarship. You are encouraged to work with the Ontario university to which you have applied to be nominated.
- Universities will also have specific internal deadlines related to the scholarship which will be earlier than Vector’s final submission deadline.
- Deadline for submission: March 21, 2025 at 4 pm (EST)
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility Criteria:
- Entering a full-time master’s program in an AI-related field at an Ontario university. The program must be Vector-recognized or you must be pursuing an individualized study plan that is demonstrably AI-focused.
- 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.
Nomination Package Requirements:
Students may not directly submit to the scholarship. Prospective students must provide all the following components to their programs before the Vector nomination deadline of March 21, 2025 at 4 p.m. EST, and before any internal deadlines set by the institution submitting the nomination to be considered:
- Copies of all up-to-date transcripts (undergraduate and graduate, if applicable);
- Students who submit unofficial transcripts will be required to submit official transcripts if selected as scholarship recipients
- Two references using the Referee Form (available once nominations are open), at least one of which is academic;
- Complete Referee Forms should be sent by the referee directly to the nominating program office and not to the student. Please reach out to your program administrator regarding the designated contact for the scholarship.
- An up-to-date one to two-page CV;
- A 250-word statement outlining your reason for pursuing a master’s in AI, relevant AI-related experience, and career aspirations (suggested template will become available)
- Self-Identification Form (available once nominations are open);
- If not enrolled in a Vector-recognized program, an approved study plan including a course list and a description of thesis/capstone project (available once nominations are open);.
- If your GPA in the last two years of study is below A-, rationale for consideration of your nomination (i.e. describing extenuating circumstances)
Dates
Deadline: March 21, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
Up to 115 VSAI will be awarded in 2025-26, each valued at $17,500 for one year (prorated for programs less than 12 months duration).
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