The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences has opened applications for the 2026 AIMS Scholarship for interested and qualified candidates.
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Scholarship offers full coverage of candidates’ tuition fees, and bursaries that will help cover the costs of accommodation, and living expenses.
In this post, more details about this opportunity, its eligibility criteria, benefits, and a step-by-step application guide will be provided.
AIMS Scholarship Summary:
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- 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
AIMS Scholarship Details:
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) builds a standard core set of problem-solving skills: estimation, computation, approximation, modeling, data analysis, and statistics.
The elective review phase allows students to apply these skills in some of the most exciting areas of science.
No registration fees are required for the candidates selected for the Master’s degree. Full scholarships covering tuition, accommodation, meals, and travel expenses are also awarded to successful applicants.
- Applicants must hold or expect to obtain by the date of commencement of AIMS training a 4-year university degree in mathematics or any other science/engineering discipline with a significant mathematics component.
- Candidate records must demonstrate strong mathematics, leadership and community service skills.
- Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits for 2026 AIMS Scholarships:
The AIMS offers a full scholarship that covers tuition, accommodation, travel, medical, and living expenses for all selected candidates.
- Classes are taught by renowned African and international teachers and supported by a team of resident tutors.
- Students and teachers cohabit in a permanent learning environment.
- A highly interactive teaching environment where students are encouraged to learn together through questions and discoveries.
- An emphasis on computing with 24-hour access to computer rooms and the internet.
- A Pan-African student body made up of at least 30% women.
- AIMS graduates embark on outstanding graduate programs and professional careers in Africa and around the world.
