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Scholarship call · 2021/22

DeepMind Scholarships at Makerere University

The first four DeepMind scholarships for Makerere’s MSc in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science track.

Closed on 30 June 2021 at 11:00 p.m. EAT2021/22

About the 2021/22 call

DeepMind funded the establishment of four scholarships in machine learning for students beginning Makerere University’s MSc in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science track in the 2021/22 academic year.

The scholarships were open to students from Uganda, other East African countries and other Sub-Saharan African countries.

What the scholarship covered

  • full tuition fees;
  • a stipend for living expenses;
  • a laptop;
  • medical insurance;
  • travel to Makerere University for international students; and
  • artificial intelligence conference participation and mentorship.

Eligibility

Applicants first needed admission, or proof of application for admission, to Makerere University’s MSc in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science track.

Applications

The original scholarship deadline was 30 June 2021 at 11:00 p.m. EAT. Applications were briefly reopened until 10 January 2022 because of disruption during the preceding six months.

This call is archived and no longer accepts applications. For current opportunities, return to all scholarships.