These scholarships are aimed at training students from underrepresented backgrounds, particularly in Africa, with the tools and opportunities needed to scale in AI and science disciplines.

With this initiative, Google DeepMind is creating a more diverse AI industry, recognising that the inclusion of varied perspectives is important for the responsible development of emerging technologies. 

In supporting talented individuals who might otherwise face limitations to advanced education, the programme seeks to ensure AI benefits all of society.

Fully Funded Opportunities for African Students

This year’s scholarships come with postgraduate opportunities available through the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and other leading institutions. 

Selected students will receive comprehensive financial support, covering tuition fees, living expenses, relocation costs, and access to essential resources like high-speed internet and computing facilities.

Added to these, recipients will benefit from mentorship by experts at Google DeepMind, as well as invitations to attend international AI conferences and events. 

These interactions are designed to help students build networks and gain insights into cutting-edge developments in the field.

Eligibility and Requirements

To qualify for the Google DeepMind 2025 AI Scholarships, applicants must be citizens and residents of African countries and possess a strong academic background in disciplines such as mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, or related fields. 

Applicants must hold at least a four-year undergraduate degree or its equivalent and must not have previously received an AIMS scholarship.

The programme also emphasises transparency and rigour in the selection process. Candidates will be required to complete a detailed application form, submit academic transcripts, and solve mathematical and coding tasks to demonstrate their technical abilities. Finalists will be invited to participate in online interviews in May 2025.

Application Process and Deadlines

Interested candidates can apply through the official AIMS application portal before the deadline on Friday, March 21, 2025. The application involves uploading a curriculum vitae, a 500-word motivation letter, and other supporting documents.

For students pursuing master’s degrees outside Africa, Google DeepMind is partnering with universities globally, offering similar scholarships in North America, Europe, South America, and the Middle East. 

Applicants are encouraged to visit the respective university websites for region-specific information and deadlines.

The 2025 AI Masters scholarships outside of the UK will be offered by IIE, to applicants and scholars selected by host universities. For more information, visit IIE’s website.

Among other things, AIMS and QINTESS will establish an AIMS-QINTESS Exchange Programme. Additionally, both institutions will work together to promote employability and transatlantic networking opportunities for young Africans while serving a large portfolio of global clients. 

QINTESS will be able to recruit from a large pool of AIMS graduates for employment opportunities available at QINTESS globally. Through this partnership, AIMS and QINTESS will leverage each other’s experience and expertise to solve problems, innovate, and advance projects that are of mutual benefit and power the digital transformation agenda.

“I am thrilled about our partnership with QINTESS and look forward to the many innovative solutions we will create together and how this partnership will further advance technology in Africa. Especially, I feel happy for the employment opportunities this partnership will bring to our students and alumni,” Lydie Hakizimana, AIMS CEO.

“As a business, we care about relationships such as this. It allows us to learn from the experience of pioneers like AIMS with a pan-African footprint and affords us the opportunity to grow alongside each other. We believe through this partnership, we shall build capacity, tackle complex challenges together and solve problems that will enable the growth within the transatlantic region,” Nana Baffour, CEO, Chairman and Chief Cultural Officer, QINTESS.