What the funding covers
- Full or partial scholarships for selected students, covering tuition, accommodation and meals.
- No registration fee for selected candidates at AIMS Rwanda.
- Travel support varies by centre; some ask students to find airfare from family, government or charities.
Who can apply
- A four-year degree in mathematics, or in a science or engineering subject with substantial mathematics, by the time the programme starts.
- A strong record in mathematics, plus leadership and community service.
- The programme is designed for African students; check your chosen centre's call for who else it admits.
Which nationalities can apply
Designed for African students; each AIMS centre's call says who else it admits.
How to apply
- Apply online through the AIMS application portal; applications usually open on 1 December.
- Choose the centre or centres you want to attend.
- Submit transcripts, recommendation letters and essays by 31 March, the usual deadline.
- Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed before offers are made.
Before you apply: things to know
- Each centre runs its own call, so dates and terms can differ; AIMS South Africa has a separate intake with an earlier deadline.
- Check whether airfare is covered at your centre before you accept.
- The course is intensive and residential, so plan to live on site for the year.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next typical deadline (≈ Mar 31, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Jan 6, 2027Research the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Jan 20, 2027Ask your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Feb 3, 2027Write the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Feb 17, 2027Order transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Mar 3, 2027Second draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Mar 17, 2027Finalise every document and complete the online form
Mar 24, 2027Submit, but never on the last day
Mar 31, 2027Typical deadline