The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) has opened applications for the 2026 AIMS Scholarship for qualified and motivated candidates across Africa.
This scholarship provides full tuition coverage plus generous bursaries that support accommodation, meals, travel, and living expenses, offering students the chance to study in one of Africa’s top institutions for advanced mathematical sciences.
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: March 6, 2026
Scholarship Details
AIMS is dedicated to building advanced problem-solving capacity across Africa, equipping students with strong foundational skills in estimation, computation, approximation, modeling, data analysis, and statistics. During the elective review phase, students apply these skills in cutting-edge scientific fields through hands-on learning and collaborative exploration.
Selected candidates for the AIMS Master’s programme pay no registration fees. Successful applicants also receive a full scholarship that covers tuition, accommodation, meals, and travel expenses, ensuring they can focus entirely on their academic and research development.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the AIMS Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold or expect to earn a 4-year university degree in mathematics or a science/engineering field with a strong mathematics component by the start of AIMS training.
- Demonstrate solid mathematics skills, along with leadership qualities and evidence of community engagement.
- Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Benefits
The AIMS Scholarship provides:
- Full coverage of tuition, accommodation, travel, medical, and living expenses for all selected students.
- Classes taught by leading African and international lecturers, supported by dedicated resident tutors.
- A learning environment where students and teachers live and learn together, fostering continuous collaboration.
- Highly interactive teaching with an emphasis on problem-solving, exploration, and discovery.
- Strong focus on computing, with 24-hour access to computer labs and internet.
- A Pan-African student community, ensuring at least 30% female participation.
- Access to world-class opportunities, with AIMS graduates progressing to top global graduate programs and careers.
How to Apply
To apply, interested and eligible candidates should:
- Click HERE to access the application portal.
- Register on the online platform and upload all required documents before 11:59 PM on March 6, 2026.
- Note that the online application is not a test, but a series of questions designed to understand how applicants think through problems.
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