You are invited to submit your application for the highly sought-after Google DeepMind AI Masters Scholarships. This program is a vital initiative that empowers the next generation of AI professionals.
It focuses on inclusivity and accessibility. Google DeepMind believes that increasing access to AI education will contribute to the creation of a more diverse and innovative AI landscape.
The scholarships are specifically designed for students from underrepresented communities and those facing financial barriers.
With the scholarship, they will be able to pursue postgraduate studies and build careers in AI and related fields.
This initiative is part of DeepMind’s ongoing commitment to make AI more inclusive. In addition, they want to provide opportunities for those who otherwise do not have access to top-tier education.
Key Benefits of the Google DeepMind AI Masters Scholarship
Those who will successfully be selected for the Google DeepMind AI Masters Scholarship will receive benefits like:
- Full scholarship: The scholarship covers the entire cost of tuition fees for a postgraduate degree at one of the partner universities (up to two years of study).
- Living and housing stipend: Recipients will also get a stipend to cover their living expenses and housing costs.
- Travel and relocation support: They will also get paid for their travel and relocation costs which will help them move to and settle in their new university.
- Academic and professional development: Recipients will have access to leading AI conferences and events hosted by Google DeepMind. This is great for their exposure.
- Mentorship from industry experts: Finally, scholars will get support from dedicated mentors at Google DeepMind.
These opportunities give smart students a great chance to learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and meet important people who can help them with their future jobs.
Who is eligible for this scholarship?
To qualify for the Google DeepMind AI Masters Scholarship, applicants must be:
- Admitted to a partner university: As an applicant, you must be accepted into a postgraduate program at one of the universities partnering with Google DeepMind for this scholarship. Each partner university has its own set of admission requirements, so you need to check them.
- University nominations: After admission, and if you are eligible, you will be nominated by the partner university for the scholarship. Thus, prospective candidates should apply to one of the listed universities first.
The partner universities help choose who gets accepted by looking at how well students perform in school and how likely they are to do well in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Participating Universities
The Google DeepMind AI Masters Scholarships are available at selected universities around the world.
Below is a list of these partner schools in each region.
Africa
- University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
- Makerere University, Uganda
- Stellenbosch University, South Africa (Directly administering Google DeepMind-funded scholarships in 2025)
- African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), offers the AI for Science Master’s program with its own Google DeepMind-funded scholarships. Learn more
Europe
- Sofia University (St. Kliment Ohridski), Bulgaria
- École Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay, France
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
- University of Warsaw, Poland
- Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Middle East
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Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
North America
- McGill University, Canada
- University of Toronto, Canada
- University of Alberta, Canada
South America
- UNICAMP – Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil
- Universidad de Los Andes, Colombia
How to apply
If you want to apply for the Google DeepMind AI Masters Scholarship, you must first be accepted into a postgraduate program at one of the partner universities listed above.
After you get admitted, the university will automatically consider you for the scholarship if you have good grades and show potential.
Each university has different application steps and deadlines, you need to check their websites for exact details.
Make sure you read and follow each school’s guidelines before you apply.
The Google DeepMind AI Masters Scholarship is a great chance for hardworking and talented students who love Artificial Intelligence (AI).
These scholarships help students from different backgrounds, including those who don’t often get such opportunities.
If you want to grow your career in AI and need support to reach your academic and career goals, this scholarship is perfect for you.
If you need more information, you should check the scholarship FAQ page here or go to the Google DeepMind AI Masters Scholarships portal.