Funding & benefits
not receive any external sponsorship covering 100% of tuition fees
be able to attend the national in person Spärck AI Launch Event in Manchester on the 9th and 10th September 2026, (reasonable costs for travel expenses will be provided)
Postgraduate tuition fees
Undergraduate tuition fees
“There are 11 scholarships available covering full tuition fees and a yearly living allowance of £20,780 inline with UKRI stipend rates.”
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
Spärck AI Scholarship is an official-source-verified opportunity offered by University of Southampton in United Kingdom. Eligible academic level: Scholarships. Recorded funding: Funding & benefits. Application deadline: Applications closed. Review the verified eligibility, benefits and official application route below before applying. You must first receive an offer to study an eligible University of Southampton course starting in September 2026. The award covers full tuition fees and provides a yearly living allowance of £20,780. There are 11 scholarships available, and recipients must attend the in-person launch event in Manchester on 9 and 10 September 2026.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- apply and receive an offer to study an eligible University of Southampton course
- be able to start your studies in the UK when the academic year starts in September 2026
- not receive any external sponsorship covering 100% of tuition fees
- not receive any other form of UK government funding
- be able to attend the national in person Spärck AI Launch Event in Manchester on the 9th and 10th September 2026, (reasonable costs for travel expenses will be provided)
- To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
Should you apply?
It is aimed at people working in All study areas. Expect to prepare 2 documents (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Study area: All study areas.
- Study destination: United Kingdom.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- your academic record and qualifications on your postgraduate application form are scored
- your personal statement and essay in your scholarship application form is assessed against the core attributes required for this award
Application process
- apply and receive an offer to study an eligible University of Southampton course by completing our programme application form, which you can find on our course pages
- complete and submit the online scholarship application form by 15 April 2026, 11.59pm (UK time)
- Apply now
- If your application is successful you'll receive confirmation in an email with an attached letter.
Application checklist
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the value of Spärck AI Scholarship?
University of Southampton states: "There are 11 scholarships available covering full tuition fees and a yearly living allowance of £20,780 inline with UKRI stipend rates."
Is Spärck AI Scholarship still open?
No. The most recent round has closed. This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
Where do I apply?
Directly with University of Southampton, through the official application page linked from this record.
What do I need to submit?
The official page lists 2 items: your academic record and qualifications on your postgraduate application form are scored, your personal statement and essay in your scholarship application form is assessed against the core attributes required for this award.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from University of Southampton's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 5 Oct 2026 · Verified yesterday
About University of Southampton
University of Southampton is based in United Kingdom and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.