AI for Science Masters Scholarship (AIMS South Africa, Google DeepMind)
Full Google DeepMind scholarships for 40 African graduates a year on the AI for Science Masters at AIMS South Africa.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
South Africa
Funding
Forty students are selected for the 2026 intake; each receives a full Google DeepMind scholarship. The page does not itemise what it covers.
Eligible applicants
African citizens living in Africa with a quantitative degree
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Overview
AI for Science Masters Scholarship (AIMS South Africa, Google DeepMind) is offered by African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) South Africa for Master’s study in South Africa. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Full scholarship
Included
Tuition fees
Not specified
Accommodation
Not specified
Forty students are selected for the 2026 intake; each receives a full Google DeepMind scholarship. The page does not itemise what it covers. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
International programme
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizen of any African country.
- International eligibility
- Applicants must live in Africa at the time of applying unless displaced by war.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Four-year degree, or three-year degree plus honours, in a mathematical or computational field.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- South Africa
Official eligibility summary
Applicants must be citizens of an African country and resident in Africa when applying (not required for people displaced by war). They need a four-year degree, or a three-year degree with an honours year, in physics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering or another strongly computational field. Anyone who previously held an AIMS scholarship is ineligible.
Applicant profile
- African citizens living in Africa with a quantitative degree
Study route
- Master’s study in South Africa
Current-cycle criteria
- Applicants must be citizens of an African country and resident in Africa when applying (not required for people displaced by war). They need a four-year degree, or a three-year degree with an honours year, in physics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering or another strongly computational field. Anyone who previously held an AIMS scholarship is ineligible.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- CV
- Motivation letter (about 500 words)
- Academic transcripts
- Examples of mathematical sciences work
- Coding problem
How to apply
- 1
Register at apply.aims.ac.za
- 2
Submit CV, motivation letter, transcripts, mathematical sciences work examples and the coding problem
- 3
Attend a short online interview if shortlisted
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2026-27 round opened in December 2025 and closed 6 March 2026 (11:59 PM); interviews were in May 2026. The next round is not announced on the page.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) South Africa
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.