African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) 2024 Fully-funded African Masters of Machine Intelligence (AMMI) Scholarship
The African Masters of
Machine Intelligence (AMMI) will prepare well rounded Machine Intelligence (MI)
researchers by focusing on basic research in MI as well as the development of a
vast array of applications that respond to both present and future needs of
Africa and the world. AMMI graduates will go on to create and/or join the best
industrial and public R&D labs in Africa and beyond therefore strengthening
the African MI community and scientific community at large, achieving crucial
breakthroughs for the global good.
The African Institute for
Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is Africa’s first network of centres of excellence
in mathematical sciences. We enable the continent’s youth to shape the
continent’s future through Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM)
education- training Africa’s next generation of leaders. AIMS South Africa is
one of the centres of excellence for training, research and public engagement
in Cape Town, South Africa. AIMS South Africa was established in 2003 as a
partnership project of the following 6 universities: Cambridge, Cape Town,
Oxford, Paris Sud XI, Stellenbosch, and Western Cape.
AIMS is a call to action
to:
· Empower
Africa’s youth to shape its future
· Solve
global challenges
· Drive
economic self-sufficiency
Aim and Benefits of AIMS
African Masters of Machine Intelligence (AMMI)
· There
is no application fee. Applying for the AMMI program is free of charge.
· All
students admitted for the AMMI program are automatically granted a full
scholarship.
AIMS African Masters of
Machine Intelligence (AMMI) Courses
Machine Intelligence (MI)
Requirements for AIMS
African Masters of Machine Intelligence (AMMI) Qualification
Basic Requirements
The minimum admission
requirements are:
· A
bachelor’s degree in mathematics, computer science, computer engineering,
electrical engineering or a recognized equivalent from an accredited
institution;
· A
satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum average of B (or 80%) or
better is required;
· Interest
and/or background in artificial intelligence, machine learning etc.
demonstrated in courses taken and projects undertaken;
· Consent
to mentor an undergraduate student at your previous institution while enrolled
at AMMI; Consent to mentor an AMMI student after graduation;
· Strong
interest in solving national or continental problems using science and technology.
For more detailed
information on acceptance documents, please contact the AMMI Admissions Office
Note:
Your Original degrees, diplomas, academic certificates and transcripts should
be in your possession upon arrival on Campus.
Academic History
Required transcripts
records: Upload your official transcripts with your application. These include
transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended, including summer
sessions and extension programs. All academic records that are not originally
in English or French should be issued in their original language and
accompanied by English certified translations.
References
At least three references
are required. Be sure to inform your recommenders that they will be reached to
provide a recommendation letter on your behalf. Your recommenders are asked to
give their personal impressions of your intellectual ability, your aptitude in
research or professional skills, your character, and the quality of your
previous work.
Personal Statement
The personal statement
should tell us about yourself, your academic achievements, aspirations and
other important accomplishments (ie: projects, online courses, awards, etc)
related to AI and Machine Learning. It should also paint a picture of your
academic aspirations including post-masters. (500 words max)
Background Summary
You may choose to instead
submit a 90 second video. This does not need to be a professionally made video
but we recommend that sound and lighting be clear.
Please submit a complete
CV starting with most recent experience first.
Note: Prospective
students applying for AIMS are welcome to apply for AMMI.
Interview date, Process
and Venue for AIMS African Masters of Machine Intelligence (AMMI)
All decisions will be
sent by the Admission Office as soon as available. If you have not received a
response, please consider that your application is under review.
Application Deadline
October 31, 2023
How to Apply
Interested and qualified?
Go to African
Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) on applications.nexteinstein.org
to apply
For more details visit
the Official Site: AIMS website.