The Vector Institute, an independent non-profit, awards 120 merit-based $17,500 scholarships to top AI master’s students in Ontario across engineering, computer science, health informatics, and business analytics. Since 2018, VSAI has supported over 800 scholars and facilitated hiring of more than 2,500 Vector-affiliated graduates, reinforcing Ontario’s position as a global AI research and innovation hub.

Key points

• 120 merit-based $17,500 scholarships awarded totaling $2.1 million for the 2025-26 academic year.
• Recipients represent 15 Ontario universities across engineering, computer science, health informatics, and business analytics.
• VSAI links scholars to Vector’s Digital Talent Hub and industry partnerships, supporting placement of over 2,500 Vector-affiliated graduates.

Why it matters: The Vector Scholarship in AI cultivates Ontario’s AI talent pipeline by funding graduate research, fostering industry-academia collaboration, and accelerating innovation across sectors.