Stellenbosch University DeepMind Postgraduate Scholarships 2021 for African Students

Published: 31 Aug 2020

The first DeepMind Postgraduate Scholarships in Africa is coming to Stellenbosch University.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning expertise on the African continent is set to get a major boost, thanks to prestigious scholarships to be awarded for postgraduate studies in the fields of applied mathematics, statistics, electrical and electronic engineering and computer science at Stellenbosch University (SU).

SU is the first African university to be awarded these scholarships by DeepMind, a London-based world leader in artificial intelligence research and its application in the real world. DeepMind was established in London in 2010 and its DeepMind Scholarships are part of a wider initiative by the company to broaden participation in science and support the wider research ecosystem, including in Africa.

Five scholarships will go to SU students who wish to pursue a two-year MSc in Applied Mathematics or Computer Science or an MEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Three further scholarships will go to SU students who have been accepted to study towards a PhD in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mathematical Statistics or Statistics.

These scholarships will be available to students from all over sub-Saharan Africa who wish to pursue research related to machine learning, with recipients selected by the University to commence their courses in 2021. The DeepMind Scholarship programme gives talented students from groups currently underrepresented in machine learning, including women, the support that they need to study at leading universities. Fees are paid in full and recipients are provided with guidance and support from DeepMind mentors.

Stellenbosch University Masters Scholarship

Application Deadline	September 27, 2020
Country to study	South Africa
School to study	Stellenbosch University
Type	Masters
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	Stellenbosch University
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Stellenbosch University Masters Scholarship

The scholarships cover university fees, health insurance, accommodation, living expenses, and opportunities for international conference attendance. Recipients will also benefit from mentorship by DeepMind researchers.

Stellenbosch University Masters Scholarship Courses

• Applied Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Requirements for Stellenbosch University Masters Scholarship

1. Scholarships are open to anyone from Africa. Preference will be given to applicants from groups across the continent that are underrepresented in the global machine learning landscape. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for online interviews.
2. Awarded scholarships will be conditioned on formal acceptance into full-time postgraduate studies at Stellenbosch University, with a research topic focusing on machine learning to be approved by the scholarship committee.

Application Deadline

September 27, 2020

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Stellenbosch University on docs.google.com to apply