The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is now inviting applications for the 2026 AIMS Master’s Scholarship, a fully funded opportunity designed for passionate African students with a strong foundation in mathematics and related disciplines.
The scholarship covers full tuition, accommodation, meals, travel expenses, and monthly stipends, enabling successful candidates to focus fully on their academic and professional development.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | Meals | Travel Expenses | Stipends
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: October 17, 2025
Scholarship Details
The AIMS Scholarship is an intensive postgraduate program aimed at cultivating mathematical and scientific talent across Africa. The curriculum focuses on building a solid foundation of core problem-solving skills in computation, estimation, approximation, modeling, data analysis, and statistics.
The program includes an elective review phase that allows students to apply their skills in exciting, real-world scientific fields. Successful candidates will be granted a full scholarship that covers tuition, accommodation, travel costs, medical care, and meals. There are no registration fees for selected students. AIMS offers a stimulating learning environment where students and professors live and learn together, fostering intellectual curiosity and collaboration across cultures and disciplines.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the AIMS Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Hold, or expect to obtain before the program begins, a 4-year undergraduate degree in mathematics or a science/engineering field with a strong mathematical focus
- Demonstrate outstanding mathematical ability, along with proven leadership and community engagement
- Be strongly encouraged to apply if they are women, as AIMS prioritizes gender inclusion
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the AIMS Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Accommodation and meals throughout the program
- Travel expenses to and from the AIMS center
- Medical insurance and monthly stipends
- Instruction from renowned African and international lecturers
- Access to a 24-hour computer lab and internet
- A vibrant, Pan-African student community, with at least 30% female participation
- Opportunities to transition into top-tier graduate programs and professional careers across Africa and globally
How to Apply
To apply for the AIMS Scholarship 2026:
- Click HERE to begin application
- Choose between the Master’s in Mathematical Sciences or the Co-operative Education Program
- Complete and submit the application form on the AIMS application portal
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