Key Facts
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2027
Eligibility Requirements
- Open to students from across Africa (not limited to South African citizens)
- Completed a four-year undergraduate degree, or a three-year degree plus honours year, in mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, or a related quantitative field
- Strong interest in applying AI and machine learning to scientific research
- Willing to relocate to and study full-time, in residence, at AIMS South Africa in Muizenberg, Cape Town, for the duration of the programme
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of ID or passport
- Certified academic transcripts and degree certificate (or proof of final-year registration)
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement / motivation letter
- Any references or supporting documents specified on the AIMS application portal
About Aims Google Deepmind Scholarship
The AIMS Google DeepMind Scholarship funds a fully residential, one-year taught Masters programme with a research component - the 'AI for Science' stream - at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) South Africa in Muizenberg, Cape Town, delivered in partnership with Google DeepMind. The programme explores how artificial intelligence and machine learning can be applied to scientific research questions, and connects students with Google DeepMind researchers and engineers.
The scholarship is open to students from across Africa, not South Africans alone, and forms part of a multi-year partnership between AIMS and Google DeepMind that has funded successive annual cohorts since 2023.
Funding Details
Full scholarship funding for the one-year taught Masters, covering tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses/stipend, medical insurance, costs associated with AI research and experiments, and return flights to South Africa for the duration of the programme.
Where You Can Study
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) South Africa, based in Muizenberg, Cape Town, delivered in partnership with Google DeepMind.
About African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) South Africa
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a pan-African network of centres of excellence in mathematical sciences. Its founding centre was established in Muizenberg, Cape Town, in 2003, and the network ha…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
Students from across Africa who have completed a four-year undergraduate degree, or a three-year degree plus an honours year, in mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, or a related quantitative field, and who have a strong interest in applying AI and machine learning methods to scientific research.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is AIMS?
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, a pan-African network of postgraduate academic centres in mathematical sciences, with its founding centre in Muizenberg, Cape Town.
What is the relationship with Google DeepMind?
Google DeepMind funds a dedicated 'AI for Science' Masters stream at AIMS South Africa as part of a multi-year partnership that began in 2023, supporting a new cohort of scholars each year.
Is this only for South African students?
No - it's open to students from across Africa, not South Africans exclusively.
What does the scholarship cover?
Tuition, accommodation, living expenses, medical insurance, research/experiment costs, and return flights to South Africa.
When can I apply for the next intake?
The most recently confirmed round closed on 6 March 2026. As of August 2026, no dates had been published for a further intake, so check apply.aims.ac.za directly for the next opening.
