The AIMS Google Deepmind Scholarship is offered by AIMS which is African Institute of Maths and Science. The institute is composed of pan-African academic institutions working together to train students in Mathathematics and Science. It was founded in Cape Town, South Africa in year 2003.
There are six centres of AIMS located in the following countries: South Africa, Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon, Rwanda and Tanzania. These are committed to nurturing Africa’s finest minds in Mathematics and Science.
What Is AIMS Scholarship?
AIMS partners with Google DeepMind, an artificial intelligence research company that is focusing on developing AI systems. It is that partnership that produced AIMS Scholarship. The scholarship programme provides funding to students from the continent.
The programme accepts 40 students who are pursuing Master’s in Mathematical Science as a field of study.
Fields of Study Covered by the AIMS Scholarship
Applicants for the scholarship must be African students who are interested in pursuing a Master’s in Mathematical Science. Studies must be undertaken in 2025 and 2026 academic years.
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Expenses Covered by the AIMS Scholarship
The scholarship covers the following expenses incurred during studies:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Living expenses
- Medical insurance
Eligibility Criteria – Who Can Apply?
- Applicants must be African citizens
- Applicants must African citizens who reside anywhere in Africa
- Applicants must have completed a 4 year undergraduate degree OR a 3 year undergraduate degree with an Honours year by August 2025 (or by December 2025 if you are a Southern African applicants)
- Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in the following study fields: Computer Science/ Engineering/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Physics or any other discipline with a strong computational and mathematical component
- Applicants must not have participated in any previous scholarship awards with AIMS
- Applicants must be passionate about Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning and Mathematics
Step-By-Step To Apply
- STEP 1 – Visit the official AIMS Google Deepmind Scholarship Application 2025 online page
- STEP 2 – Sign up for an account
- STEP 3 – Login to start with your application
- STEP 4 – Upload all required supporting documents listed in the documents section below
- STEP 5 – Submit your application online
Required Supporting Documents
Your application must be supported by the following documents:
- Your full academic performance transcript
- Motivational letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Closing Date
The closing date for submissions is 21 March 2025. Late applications will result in your disqualification.
*Please note:
- Only African continent residents can apply
- Make sure you send all supporting documents to avoid disqualification.
- Submit your application before the closing date.
This article was last updated in November 2025.