Stellenbosch University 2021 DeepMind Postgraduate Scholarships 2021 for African Students (South Africa)

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.

• Table of Content
• About Stellenbosch University
• Stellenbosch University DeepMind Postgraduate Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Stellenbosch University DeepMind Postgraduate Scholarships
• Requirements for Stellenbosch University DeepMind Postgraduate Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. ?The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the soun... continue reading

Stellenbosch University DeepMind Postgraduate Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Stellenbosch University DeepMind Postgraduate Scholarships

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

Requirements for Stellenbosch University DeepMind Postgraduate Scholarships Qualification

• 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.
• 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

How to Apply

For more details, visit Stellenbosch University website.