Propel Your AI Career with the AIMS Google DeepMind Scholarship 2025
Are you an African student passionate about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and eager to contribute to scientific advancements? The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), in collaboration with Google DeepMind, invites you to apply for the fully funded AI for Science Masterโs program for the 2025โ2026 academic year.
About AIMS and Google DeepMind
AIMS: A leading pan-African network of excellence in mathematical sciences education, research, and outreach. Google DeepMind: A world-renowned AI research lab dedicated to advancing AI for positive societal impact.Together, AIMS and DeepMind are empowering African students to become AI innovators through this prestigious scholarship.
Scholarship Overview
The AI for Science Masterโs program is a one-year, fully residential course that blends taught modules with research. The curriculum is AI-focused, preparing students to apply machine learning and mathematical models to solve scientific challenges.
Scholarship Benefits
This fully funded scholarship covers:โ Full Tuition Fees โ No academic expenses for scholars.
โ Accommodation โ Housing for the entire program duration.
โ Living Stipend โ Covers daily expenses.
โ Medical Insurance โ Health coverage throughout the program.
โ Research Costs โ Funding for AI experiments and projects.
โ Travel Expenses โ Round-trip flights to South Africa for international students.
โ Mentorship โ Guidance from DeepMind AI researchers & engineers.
This scholarship provides an unparalleled opportunity to gain AI expertise, collaborate with industry leaders, and contribute to AI-driven scientific breakthroughs.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:โ Be a citizen of any African country.
โ Reside in Africa at the time of application.
โ Hold a four-year undergraduate degree (or a three-year degree with an Honours year by August 2025 (December 2025 for Southern African applicants)).
โ Have a background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related disciplines with strong computational and mathematical foundations.
โ NOT have previously received an AIMS scholarship.
โ Demonstrate passion for AI, machine learning, and mathematics.
How to Apply
Applications open: Monday, 13 January 2025 Deadline: 21 March 2025 (by 11:59 PM SAST) Application Method: Online submission via AIMS AI Website
Required Documents
Academic Transcripts โ Full records of undergraduate studies. Mathematics & Coding Responses โ Responses to AI-related problems. Curriculum Vitae (CV) โ Highlighting academic & professional experience. Motivational Letter (~500 words) โ Explain your AI aspirations & goals.The application includes mathematics and coding problems to assess analytical and problem-solving abilities. Start early to prepare strong responses.
Interview Process
โ Shortlisted candidates will be invited for online interviews in May 2025.
Application Deadline
Deadline: 21 March 2025 (11:59 PM SAST)
Contact Information
AIMS South Africa Address: 6 Melrose Road, Muizenberg 7945, Cape Town, South Africa
Website: AIMS AI Program Why Apply for the AIMS Google DeepMind Scholarship?
Fully funded โ No financial burden on scholars. AI & Mathematics focus โ Strong foundation in machine learning & data science. Industry exposure โ Mentorship & networking with Google DeepMind experts. Practical research opportunities โ Apply AI to real-world scientific challenges. Africa-focused development โ Join a network of AI leaders shaping Africaโs future. This is your chance to be part of Africaโs AI revolution! Apply now and take a bold step toward an impactful AI career! Need help crafting a powerful motivational letter for your application? Let me know!
