Here are fresh AI opportunities you can still apply for right now:
1. Data Science Africa AI & Machine Learning Summer School (2026 Cohort)
A newly active call this week for one of Africa’s most respected AI learning programs.
- Focus: Machine Learning, AI fundamentals, data science
- Target: Students, researchers, and professionals
- Open to Africans across multiple countries
- Deadline: April 2026 (rolling selection)
Apply: https://www.datascienceafrica.org
2. African Institute for Mathematical Sciences AI for Science Scholarship Programme
A currently open call highlighted this week for advanced AI training in science and research.
- Focus: AI applications in science, climate, health, and research
- Target: STEM graduates across Africa
- Funding: Fully/partially funded scholarships available
- Deadline: April 2026 (varies by center)
Apply: https://ai.aims.ac.za
3. Zindi AI Challenges (Active Competitions)
Live competitions currently running this week on Africa’s leading AI competition platform.
- Focus: Real-world AI problem solving
- Benefits: Cash prizes, recognition, portfolio building
- Open to: Data scientists, developers, students
- Deadline: Rolling (active challenges)
Join: https://zindi.africa
4. Wellcome Trust AI & Digital Health Research Funding
A recently active funding round supporting AI-driven health innovation.
- Focus: AI in healthcare, diagnostics, and public health
- Target: Researchers, institutions, health innovators
- Funding: Large-scale research grants
- Deadline: April–May 2026
Apply: https://wellcome.org/grant-funding
5. African Master’s in Machine Intelligence (AIMS) — Applications Still Open
A top-tier AI master’s program in Africa still accepting applications this cycle.
- Focus: Advanced AI, machine learning, research
- Target: STEM graduates
- Funding: Fully funded scholarships available
- Location: AIMS centers across Africa
- Deadline: Rolling
Apply: https://aimsammi.org
6. UN Global Pulse AI for Social Impact Innovation Challenges
A currently open innovation call for AI solutions addressing development challenges.
- Focus: AI for SDGs (health, climate, governance)
- Target: Startups, researchers, innovators
- Benefits: Mentorship and global visibility
- Deadline: April 2026