The AIMS Google Deepmind Scholarship is offered by AIMS which is African Institute for Mathematics and Science. The institute is composed of pan-African academic institutions (South Africa, Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon, Rwanda, Tanzania) working together to train students in Mathematics 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 The AIMS Scholarship Programme?
AIMS partners with Google DeepMind, an artificial intelligence research company that is focusing on developing AI systems. It is that partnership which led to the 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. The program is hosted at AIMS South Africa (Muizenberg in Cape Town)
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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 For The AIMS Scholarship
Here are the requirements that you must meet for your application to be considered:
- Applicants must be African citizens and resident in Africa at the time of application (exception for those displaced by war).
- Applicants must have completed a 4 year undergraduate degree OR a 3 year undergraduate degree with an Honours in August 2025 (or December 2025 for Southern Africans) for the 2026 intake.
- 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
Grads24.co.za is committed to accurate, up-to-date bursary information. This page outlines important information about the AIMS Google Deepmind Scholarship.
How To Apply for the AIMS Scholarship?
Submissions must be made via the official AIMS Google Deepmind Scholarship Application page. You are required to sign up and then login to start the process.
You must upload the following supporting documents:
- Your full academic performance transcript
- Motivational letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Certified copies of supporting documents must be recent (within 3 months). Failure to provide these will disqualify you.
Closing Date
6 March 2026.
No late applications will be accepted after the closing date. Submit your application and documents before the deadline.
*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.
Scholarship Contact Information
- Email address: ai-admissions@aims.ac.za
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Article last updated in March 2026.
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