Scholarship Overview
- The MSc in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence is a one-year master’s program at Stellenbosch University. This program targets students with a strong mathematical and computational background.
- There is a small number of full scholarships for students from Africa.
Host School(s)
- Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Field(s) of Study
- MSc in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
What does the scholarship cover?
- A full scholarship covering all academic and living expenses.
How many scholarships are given?
- Not stated
Which countries are targeted?
- Students from African countries
Am I eligible to apply?
To qualify for this scholarship, you must:
- have one of the following qualifications for admission when enrolling at the University:
- an honors degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Mathematical Statistics;
- an NQF level 8 qualification deemed equivalent to the above, in a field closely linked to ML and AI;
- a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- have existing and demonstrable proficiency in Python or any equivalent programming language;
- be comfortable with numerical linear algebra, vector calculus, basic probability theory, and statistics;
- have already completed an introductory course on machine learning.
How do I Apply – Next Steps
- First, go to the applicant portal on SUNStudent and either create a profile or log in to your existing account.
- Check on ‘Programme Selection” and select the course.
- Complete the required information from the menus on the left panel.
- Upload the required documents as listed below:
- A comprehensive CV
- A motivation letter
- A statement of research interest
- A comprehensive CV
- A letter of motivation, one page long.
- A statement of research interest
- Finally, submit your application.
NOTE:
- There may be a small application fee.
Closing Date:
- 31 October 2025
How do I get more information?