Masters Scholarship Programme
Kick-start your data and AI career
What is the Masters Scholarship Programme?
It takes more than good academic and technical skills to start your career in data and AI. You must also communicate well, have real-world experience, and have a good network. You need to prove that you are innovative, ethical, and employable.
We provide scholarship funding that covers your MSc fees and includes access to our dynamic programme of workshops, networking events, masterclasses and a residential innovation challenge to support your professional development.
Participating in the programme also allows you to apply for a paid industrial placement, putting you in an ideal position to get the best possible graduate job.
Student Scholarships
Secure funding for your studies in data and AI. Explore MSc programmes eligible for our scholarships.
Student Placements
Step into the world of innovation by joining our paid placement programs, connecting you with some of Scotland’s most forward-thinking companies.
Who can join the Masters Scholarship Programme?
Participation in the Masters Scholarship Programme is open to students who have been awarded a qualifying Data Lab scholarship.
View a list of the eligible MSc programmes on our scholarships page, or email us to find out more.
Why join the Masters Scholarship Programme?
The Masters Scholarship Programme gives you the skills, experience, and connections to kickstart your career in data and AI.
Funding for your studies
- Scholarship funding that covers your MSc fees and includes access to our dynamic programme of professional learning and placements
Skills and training
- 50+ hours of relevant training across the academic year to enhance your CV.
- Masterclasses aligned with key industry trends to deepen your knowledge.
Real-world experience
- Apply for a paid industrial placement to gain hands-on experience.
- Take part in the Innovation Challenge, sponsored by industry partners.
Networking and community
- Attend networking and industry events to build professional connections.
- Connect with MSc alumni and the wider Data Lab Community to access guidance, expertise, and support.
Hear from our alumni
I’m thankful to The Data Lab for giving me the opportunity in the first instance to study data science, and for then subsequently arranging the MSc placement with Energy Mutual. Having completed my MSc, I’ve now secured a data analyst’s job with NCR, and for that I need to give full credit to The Data Lab and the MSc Placement Programme.
Afreen Fatima, MSc in Data Science at Robert Gordon University, Class of 2022
An incredible opportunity to support a career transition, reorient myself to working with health data, and benchmark my skills against professional standards. The networking opportunities are invaluable.
It was a great opportunity to be part of a community with like minds and also access to a lot of materials and talents I ordinarily would have not been able to access.
