Funding & benefits
Full tuition coverage
Airfare / travel support
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
This award is for undergraduate students who are residents and citizens of African countries. Applicants must have finished a four-year degree or a three-year degree with an honours year by August 2025, though southern African applicants have until December 2025. You need to submit your curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, and a personal statement, and you will be required to attend an interview. Forty students will be chosen for the 2026 intake, and each will receive a full Google DeepMind scholarship to support their studies at AIMS.
Depending on the award tier or route, verified benefits include Full tuition coverage, travel support. The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Natural Sciences. There is no separate scholarship application: scholarship consideration is tied to the official admission/application process. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Relevant university degree and mathematical/scientific preparation required by AIMS.
- Programme application and study are conducted in English; applicants must meet AIMS requirements.
- Students from across Africa are invited to apply under the programme eligibility criteria.
- have completed a four-year undergraduate degree or a three-year undergraduate degree with an honours year by August 2025 (or December 2025 for southern African applicants; see FAQ),
Should you apply?
This is a Master's-level opportunity working in Natural Sciences. On nationality, the record states: Students from across Africa are invited to apply under the programme eligibility criteria. Expect to prepare 3 documents (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Master's.
- Study area: Natural Sciences.
- Citizenship / nationality rule: Students from across Africa are invited to apply under the programme eligibility criteria..
- Prior degree / academic background: Relevant university degree and mathematical/scientific preparation required by AIMS..
- English-language requirement: Programme application and study are conducted in English; applicants must meet AIMS requi….
- Funding package: fully funded.
- Study destination: South Africa.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
- Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- Curriculum vitae
- Academic transcripts
- Your curriculum vitae
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Is AIMS AI for Science Masters — Google DeepMind Scholarship fully funded?
Yes. The verified funding record classifies it as fully funded.
Which nationalities are eligible?
The eligibility record states: Students from across Africa are invited to apply under the programme eligibility criteria.
What level of study is it for?
It is for Master's level applicants at Google DeepMind / AIMS in South Africa.
Is an English test required?
Programme application and study are conducted in English; applicants must meet AIMS requi….
Is AIMS AI for Science Masters — Google DeepMind Scholarship still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 6 March 2026). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
How do I apply?
Apply through the AIMS online application system and complete the two-stage selection process.
Do I need a separate scholarship application?
No, consideration is automatic with the main application; no separate scholarship form is needed.
What documents are required?
The official page lists 3 items: Curriculum vitae, Academic transcripts, Your curriculum vitae.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from Google DeepMind / AIMS's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 17 Aug 2026 · Verified Aug 17, 2026
About Google DeepMind / AIMS
Google DeepMind / AIMS is based in South Africa and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.