Stellenbosch University MSc Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Scholarship

Stellenbosch University is offering a fully funded MSc in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for African students. This is a one-year, in-person master’s programme in South Africa designed for candidates with strong mathematical and computational foundations.

The scholarship covers full tuition, a living stipend, accommodation, and travel costs. The opportunity is aimed at students from African countries who want to build advanced skills in AI and ML, two fields with growing relevance across finance, healthcare, agriculture, government, and research.

Eligible applicants should have an honours degree or equivalent NQF level 8 qualification in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, or Engineering, or a closely related field. Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in Python or an equivalent programming language. Additional preparation in numerical linear algebra, vector calculus, probability theory, and statistics is expected, and an introductory machine learning course is recommended.

This opportunity is especially relevant for students interested in machine learning, artificial intelligence, computational methods, and mathematically intensive data science pathways. The deadline listed in the post is 31 August 2026.

Use the official link in the post to check the full details and submit your application before the deadline.