Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence, Vector
Institute, Ontario, Canada
Scholarship Eligibility & Nomination Process
2023 Information Webinar:
If you missed this year’s information session for prospective
students on February 7th, please review the slides below or view our YouTube
channel for a video copy of the presentation. Prospective Students Webinar Feb.
7, 2023
Nomination Process:
Nomination period opens: January 3, 2023
Prepare documentation and contact the institution to which
you have applied: January to early March 2023
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 22, 2023 at 4 pm (EST)
Eligibility Criteria:
Entering a full-time master’s program in an AI-related field
at an Ontario university for the 2023-24 academic year (Spring 2023, Fall 2023,
or Winter 2024). 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:
Prospective students must include all the following
components in their nomination package 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,
should they be selected as scholarship recipients
· Two references
using the Referee Form (available January 2023), at least one of which is
academic;
· 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 available
January 2023);
·
Self-Identification Form (available January 2023);
· If not
enrolled in a Vector-recognized program, an approved study plan including a
course list and a description of thesis/capstone project (suggested template
available January 2023).
· If your GPA in
the last two years of study is below A-, the rationale for consideration of
your nomination (i.e. describing extenuating circumstances)
· The required
documentation for students to complete and submit to graduate program offices
for their nominations can be found here.
Scholarship Conditions:
The scholarship is non-transferable, as selected recipients
are required to register at the Ontario university and the program they were
nominated to receive the award. The scholarship funds will be provided directly
to the university to disburse to recipients.
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