Vector Institute Announces Second Cohort of AI Scholarship Recipients
The Vector Institute has announced the recipients of the 2019-20 Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence, awarding scholarships to 78 meritorious students from 11 Ontario universities. This marks the second cohort of the program, which aims to support master’s students in core-technical and complementary AI-related fields, including business and healthcare. The initiative is a key component of the RAISE program, supported by the Province of Ontario, designed to develop and connect Ontario’s AI workforce to drive economic development and job creation. By collaborating with universities to enhance and create new master’s programs, the Institute seeks to meet the growing demand for AI skills from global companies and startups locating in the region. It is projected that over 700 AI master’s students will graduate and enter the Ontario workforce by 2021. The scholarship recognizes promising talent and facilitates their recruitment into specialized programs. The Vector Institute, an independent not-for-profit organization funded by government bodies and industry sponsors, continues to play a pivotal role in advancing Canada’s leadership in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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Vector Institute Announces Second Cohort of AI Scholarship Recipients
The Vector Institute has announced the recipients of the 2019-20 Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence, awarding scholarships to 78 meritorious students from 11 Ontario universities. This marks the second cohort of the program, which aims to support master’s students in core-technical and complementary AI-related fields, including business and healthcare. The initiative is a key component of the RAISE program, supported by the Province of Ontario, designed to develop and connect Ontario’s AI workforce to drive economic development and job creation. By collaborating with universities to enhance and create new master’s programs, the Institute seeks to meet the growing demand for AI skills from global companies and startups locating in the region. It is projected that over 700 AI master’s students will graduate and enter the Ontario workforce by 2021. The scholarship recognizes promising talent and facilitates their recruitment into specialized programs. The Vector Institute, an independent not-for-profit organization funded by government bodies and industry sponsors, continues to play a pivotal role in advancing Canada’s leadership in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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