Makerere University
Department of
Computer Science
Applications are now open
Google DeepMind and Makerere University will renew the collaboration to fund two (2) new scholarships in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in the academic year 2026/2027. The new scholarships build on the previous scholarships that were awarded in the academic years 2021/22, 2022/23, 2024/2025, and 2025/2026. The scholarship will support a student who wishes to study MSc. Computer Science programme (Track: AI and Data Science) taught in the Department of Computer Science at Makerere University in the academic year 2026/2027. The scholarship will be open to students from Uganda with a financial need. The scholarship package will include full financial support for tuition, stipend, equipment, and AI conference participation. Read more about the scholarship.
Which programmes are eligible?
MSc in Computer Science (Track: AI and Data Science). Students must apply for admission to the MSc Computer Science programme at Makerere University before applying for the scholarship.
What does the scholarship cover?
How many scholarships are available?
Two (2) Google DeepMind scholarships are available for the 2026/27 academic year. The scholarships will be open to students from Uganda.
Eligibility
The scholarships are open to students who are citizens of Uganda. The scholarships will be awarded based on academic merit and financial need.
Applying for the Scholarship
You first apply for admission to the MSc in Computer Science programme at Makerere University before applying for the scholarship. At the time of scholarship application, you are required to provide proof of application (not proof of admission). However, to be awarded the Google DeepMind scholarship, you must provide proof of admission to the MSc Computer Science programme of Makerere University.
Google DeepMind Scholarship Application Form: Apply Here Deadline: June 30, 2026 .
About Google DeepMind
Google DeepMind is a world-leading AI research lab with British heritage and an international team, committed to building AI responsibly, delivering scientific breakthroughs, and creating products that improve billions of lives. The unit's breakthroughs over the last decade include: