The 2025 Google DeepMind AI for Science Scholarships are now open, providing African students with the opportunity to pursue postgraduate degrees at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS).
These fully funded scholarships cover tuition, living expenses, and research costs, offering students a chance to advance their knowledge in AI, machine learning, and mathematical sciences.
According to Scholarship Region, the Google DeepMind AI for Science Scholarships aim to support talented African students by providing financial aid for studies at AIMS, one of Africa’s top institutions for mathematical sciences.”
The scholarships are fully funded, covering tuition fees, relocation expenses, and living stipends, along with providing access to essential resources such as computing facilities, internet, and electricity
Benefits of the scholarship
The Google DeepMind AI for Science Scholarship provides a range of benefits for selected students. Scholars will receive full funding for their postgraduate studies, which can extend up to two years.
The scholarship also includes living and travel stipends to help cover housing, relocation, and other expenses. Scholars will have access to AI-related conferences and events hosted by Google DeepMind, offering opportunities to network and engage with professionals in the field.
Additionally, scholars will benefit from mentorship by experts at Google DeepMind, fostering both academic and professional growth.”
Required documents and application instructions
Applicants must submit a range of documents to complete their application for the Google DeepMind AI for Science Scholarship. These include:
- A completed application form
- A curriculum vitae
- A motivation letter of around 500 words
- Academic transcripts, and
- Responses to written mathematics and coding problems provided on the application portal.
The application deadline is March 21st, 2025, and applicants must register on the AIMS application site at apply.aims.ac.za to submit their documents.
The selection process includes a set of short mathematics and coding tasks, which provide insight into applicants’ problem-solving abilities. The final stage of the application involves online interviews scheduled for May 2025, where candidates will further demonstrate their qualifications and passion for AI and science.
How to apply for the scholarship
To apply for the 2025 Google DeepMind AI for Science Scholarship, interested candidates should visit the official AIMS application website and complete the registration process.
After registering, applicants must upload all required documents before the application deadline on March 21, 2025. The online application will include mathematics questions and a coding task to assess applicants’ skills. Applicants who reach the final stage will be invited for online interviews in May 2025.
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