Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is currently accepting applications for its Google DeepMind AI Scholarship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About GATE Institute - Google DeepMind AI Scholarship
The Google DeepMind AI Scholarship 2026 in Bulgaria offers two fully funded Master’s positions at Sofia University. This scholarship covers tuition, living expenses, travel, and more for outstanding students pursuing AI and related fields.
Google DeepMind, a world leader in artificial intelligence research, partners with Sofia University’s GATE Institute to support talented students from Bulgaria and the EU. The program aims to increase access to advanced AI education and foster the next generation of AI professionals.
Benefits of GATE Institute - Google DeepMind AI Scholarship
- Full tuition fees.
- Housing and living expenses.
- Academic travel support.
- Equipment expenses.
- Relocation costs.
- Funding to attend AI-related academic conferences.
- Financial support for the entire 18-month Master’s program.
GATE Institute - Google DeepMind AI Scholarship Requirements
- Be ordinarily resident in Bulgaria or another European Union Member State.
- Have a candidate-student examination success rate of at least 4.50.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade of 4.50.
- Apply for and be admitted to one of the eligible Master’s programs at Sofia University for the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Meet the scholarship’s financial eligibility requirements.
- Demonstrate that the household income per family member is below the minimum salary level in Bulgaria as of 1 January 2026.
Required Documents
- Completed application form.
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Motivation letter.
- Bachelor’s degree diploma or academic transcripts.
- Documents verifying financial eligibility.
- Proof of application or admission to an eligible Master’s program.
- Additional supporting documents (if applicable).
Application Date and Process
- Apply for admission to one of the eligible Master’s programs at Sofia University.
- Prepare all required application documents.
- Complete the online scholarship application form.
- Upload all supporting documents.
- Submit your application before 09 October 2026.
Application Deadline
09 July, 2026
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