STEM for Development is pleased to announce a special scholarship opportunity for students from the Global South. In partnership with Vedian College, an accredited European institution, they are nominating 5 to 10 outstanding candidates for a fully funded online Master’s in Data Science starting in September 2025.
This initiative is designed for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about leveraging data, technology, and innovation to drive change and build successful careers in the growing field of data science.
Programme Overview
- Start Date: 8 September 2025
- Mode: Fully online, with flexible part-time options
- Duration: 1 year
KAAD Scholarships 2026 in Germany (Fully Funded Master’s and PhD)
Eligibility Criteria
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a STEM or other quantitative field
- Have a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Demonstrate interest in data science, artificial intelligence (AI), or statistics
- Be fluent in English
- Have reliable internet access
Note: Final-year undergraduate students graduating by summer 2026 are also eligible
Benefits of the Scholarship
- 100% tuition coverage for the entire programme
- Practical training in machine learning, AI, statistics, and other data science methods
- Instruction in relevant programming languages and frameworks
- Career development support and one-on-one mentorship
- An applied capstone project to showcase newly acquired skills
- Membership in the inaugural cohort of a globally oriented graduate programme
Ireland Fellows Programme 2026/27 (Fully Funded Master’s Scholarship)
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the Fully Funded Online Master’s in Data Science is Thursday, 31 July 2025, by 11:59 PM GMT.
In addition to completing the online form, please send the following documents to info@stemfordevelopment.org:
- Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Unofficial academic transcript
- A Statement of Purpose (500–750 words)
- One letter of recommendation
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and request that you help spread this opportunity within your academic, professional, and community networks.
APPLY FOR THE MASTER’S IN DATA SCIENCE
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