UPC-MERIT scholarship UPC is soliciting applications for study grants to cover the enrollment rates for the master's degree taught at UPC Manresa in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity for Internet-Connected Systems. The intention of this scholarship is to benefit students from the project's high-quality education in digital areas and promote equality in the field of computer science. Everyone is welcome to apply regardless of their personal situation, but gender equality and socioeconomic status are also factors to receiving this scholarship. The scholarship supports the official total tuition expense (see entry "How much does the master's cost?" in the FAQ). In particular, it covers: The tuition costs and other fees and rates charged by UPC for a master full semester (30 ECTS) during three consecutive semesters. The cost of issuance of the official title. Applications Those interested must read the requirements below and fill in the online form below. Students who accept the scholarship will have to sign an agreement. We recommend applicants read this draft agreement to get an idea on the full set of requirements. Applicants must send the following documentation: ID number used to apply for the master's programme. Cover letter stating the following: interest in the Master’s degree in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity for Internet-Connected Systems, presentation of the candidate, description of their situation (personal, social, economic, work, academic performance etc.) that may be relevant to obtaining the scholarship. Documentary evidence of the situations described will be required. Incompatibilities This scholarship is incompatible with any other scholarship issued by UPC. Principal requirements for applicants The scholarship will only be granted to persons admitted to the master's program in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity for Internet-Connected Systems at UPC Manresa for the 2024–2025 academic year. This means that to be considered for the scholarship applicants will have to apply concurrently to the master's program. Being an EU Citizen. Being a full-time degree seeking student in the master's degree program in the 2024–2025 academic year. Every semester writing a report on their experience and learning outcomes. Selection criteria Academic merit will be the predominant factor in deciding who gets the scholarship, but the committee will also take into account the gender and socioeconomic disparities in engineering and computer science. The scholarship committee will take into account both the documents from the application to the master's program and the additional documentation provided through this call. Budget The total budget of this call amounts to 52.500€. The maximum amount per scholarship is 3.500€. Deadline July 3, 2024 Resolution July 15, 2024 The resolution will be announced via email to all candidates. Selection committee Andrea Aler, Associate professor. Ilker Dermikol, Coordinator of MERIT project. Xavier Moncunill, Associate professor. Acknowledgment of EU funding The UPC-MERIT scholarship has received funding from the European Union under grant agreement No. 101083531. Application form First and Family name Your email address ID number type DNI NIE Passport The type of ID that you used to apply for the master. ID number The ID number used to apply for the master. Cover letter The cover letter in a pdf file Documentary evidence Documentary evidence of situations described in cover letter. Please concatenate in a single pdf file. I grant permision to access pre-enrollment docs Grant the scholarship comitee the access right to the docs submitted for pre-enrollment procedure. I give my consent to the UPC for the processing of personal data The data collected will be treated according the information and access to personal data table. Proof you are human Submit