The GATE Institute at Sofia University has opened applications for the Google DeepMind AI Masters Scholarship 2026/27 for outstanding students from eligible countries.
The Google DeepMind AI Masters Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity worth $28,695 that covers tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, travel, equipment, relocation costs, and access to AI-related conferences for selected Master’s students in Bulgaria.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: GATE Institute at Sofia University
- Host Country: Bulgaria (Europe)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship worth $28,695 | Living Stipend | Accommodation | Travel | Equipment | Relocation Expenses
- IELTS Requirement: No IELTS Required
- Deadline: October 9, 2026
Scholarship Details
The GATE Institute at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” is offering two fully funded Google DeepMind AI Masters Scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic session through its Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics. The scholarship aims to support talented students pursuing advanced studies in Artificial Intelligence and related disciplines while equipping them with the knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in one of the world’s fastest-growing technology fields.
Successful applicants will study in one of the eligible Master’s programmes and receive comprehensive financial support throughout the 18-month duration of their studies, allowing them to focus on academic excellence, research, and career development in artificial intelligence.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Google DeepMind AI Masters Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be ordinarily resident in Bulgaria or another European Union (EU) Member State.
- Have a candidate-student examination success rate of at least 4.50.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade of 4.50.
- Apply for and gain admission into one of the eligible Master’s programmes at Sofia University for the 2026–2027 academic year:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Information Retrieval and Knowledge Discovery
- Big Data Technologies
- Meet the scholarship programme’s financial eligibility requirements.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the GATE Institute Google DeepMind AI Masters Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Accommodation support
- Living stipend
- Academic travel funding
- Equipment expenses
- Relocation expenses
- Access to AI-related academic conferences
- Comprehensive funding worth $28,695 throughout the 18-month Master’s programme
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Completed scholarship application form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and/or academic transcripts
- Documents proving financial eligibility
- Proof of application or admission into an eligible Master’s programme
- Additional supporting documents (where applicable)
How to Apply
To apply for the GATE Institute Google DeepMind AI Masters Scholarship:
- Visit the scholarship application webpage.
- Apply for admission into one of the eligible Master’s programmes at Sofia University for the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Complete and submit the scholarship application with all required documents.
- Submit your application before the October 9, 2026 deadline.
- Kindly wait for feedback. The final selection and nomination process will be completed by October 31, 2026.
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