SenseTime Scholarship Ninth Anniversary: Gathering 250 AI "Rising Stars" to Define the Next Generation of Technological Transformation Power

Nine Years of Nurturing, Illuminating the Future of Chinese AI

Over the past nine years, the SenseTime Scholarship has evolved from a top-tier undergraduate funding program in the field of AI into a platform for China's new generation of AI talents to connect and grow together. To date, the scholarship has successfully supported 250 outstanding undergraduates from leading universities across the nation, all specializing in artificial intelligence. These young minds, brimming with aspirations for an intelligent world and the courage to explore the unknown, have embarked on their journeys from here.

The SenseTime Scholarship supports young talent with groundbreaking potential — those who break the mold and dare to shape the future of AI. These talented individuals not only bear witness to the new era of AI and benefit from it but are also actively participating in defining the intelligent future of our world. Their growth trajectories underscore the profound significance and outstanding contributions of the SenseTime Scholarship in discovering and nurturing China's next generation of tech leaders.

Against the backdrop of rapid advancements in AI technology and its profound reshaping of the world, the SenseTime Scholarship's nine-year commitment reflects its steadfast dedication to foundational AI research and talent development in China. It provides young scholars with invaluable resources and recognition, inspiring them to tackle challenges in critical fields, drive innovation in AI theory and practice, and translate their research into real-world impact.

2025 SenseTime Scholarship: 30 Rising Stars Announced

In 2025, the SenseTime Scholarship application attracted over a hundred outstanding students from top-tier universities, including Tsinghua University, Peking University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Zhejiang University, University of Science and Technology of China, Fudan University, Nanjing University, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, and University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. After a rigorous assessment comprising qualification reviews, online assessments, interviews, and comprehensive deliberations, 30 exceptional undergraduates demonstrating outstanding potential in the field of AI ultimately stood out and were awarded the Scholarship.

This year’s recipients come from diverse academic backgrounds, spanning core disciplines such as computer science, software engineering, electronics, automation, and artificial intelligence. Some scholars are also conducting interdisciplinary research in fields like psychology and linguistics, actively exploring new AI development pathways that align with real-world applications and future trends.