The Data Lab Academy is The Data Lab’s skills development programme, leading the way in creating the foundations for a data and AI enabled workforce.
Award
This scholarship is offered by The Data Lab to be included in The Data Lab's Masters Scholarship Programme.
Funding covers the full MSc tuition fee of the programme only. The award also includes participation in The Data Lab Academy and the opportunity to apply for a paid industrial placement. Participation in Masters Scholarship Programme is compulsory for the funded students.
The Data Lab's Masters Scholarship offers a programme of workshops, networking events, masterclasses and a residential 'innovation' challenge. You will take part alongside your academic studies and can earn digital badges to prove your capabilities in networking, ethics and innovation. Taking part in the programme also gives you the opportunity to apply for a paid industrial placement.
Eligibility
You must be a Home student (ordinarily resident in Scotland for at least 3 years).
Read the Further Education Residency Guide (PDF) for more details.
Eligible courses for 2026/27 include:
Courses for the 2027/28 are to be confirmed.
You cannot have been funded by the Data Lab or another funder for a previous Masters.
Criteria
This scholarship is assessed according to both merit and interest. Programme leaders determine the application process and select nominations. There are no set grades or experience required by the funder to be selected.
How to apply
The deadline for the January intake application round is 30 November 2026.
Those applying to MSc AI and Data Science must complete the application form on this page and submit with their CV to Development@napier.ac.uk.
Those applying to MSc HRM with AI should check back later for the deadline for September intake. There is no January intake for this course.
Notification
Scholarship applicants will hear from the Development Office if their initial application has been successful.
The Development Office will send successful applicants to a nomination form on The Data Lab website which applicants must complete to be awarded the scholarship. They will be notified by Data Lab directly, including the Development Office, who will action the award on your behalf.
Contact
If you have any questions about the scholarship, or are ready to submit your application, email: Development@napier.ac.uk
Programme leaders for MSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and MSc Human Resource Management with Artificial Intelligence are also available for questions.
Related links
The Data Lab Academy