What AIMS Quantum Africa – Quantum Computing Programme actually covers.
The AIMS Quantum Africa initiative, supported by IBM Quantum and other partners, provides African students with world-class training in quantum computing, quantum algorithms, and quantum information science. The structured programme includes coursework, hands-on access to IBM quantum computers, research projects, and a funded study period at an AIMS centre. Graduates are positioned to lead Africa's emerging quantum technology sector.
Who can apply.
Open to masters applicants. Eligible nationalities are listed below.
46 more eligible countries — full list available on the official application page.
Accepted fields.
AIMS Quantum Africa – Quantum Computing Programme currently lists the following eligible fields of study. Other related disciplines may also be considered — check the official call.
Four steps to a complete application.
Scholar Africa is a discovery and tracking platform — the application itself is submitted directly through the official provider site. The steps below mirror our HowTo schema.
Check eligibility
Confirm your nationality, academic level, and field of study match the criteria above.
Eligibility checklist
Prepare documents
Transcripts, recommendation letters, personal statement, and a valid passport.
Document checklist
Submit the application
Submit before February 28, 2027 via the official portal.
Submission checklist
Track your application
Use your Scholar Africa dashboard to monitor status and deadline reminders.
Post-submission checklist
What we checked, when we checked it.
Every scholarship on Scholar Africa goes through six checks (link, contact, organisation, winners, third-party, manual review). AIMS Quantum Africa – Quantum Computing Programme currently scores 8.0/10.
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Other scholarships worth a parallel application.
Same eligibility window or destination. Many strong applicants apply to three or four programmes per cycle.