AIMS AI for Science Masters and Teach For Nigeria Fellowship 2024 for African Graduates

Paul | February 8, 2024 | Nigeria | No Comments

Overview:
The AIMS AI for Science Masters Scholarship Program is part of AIMS South Africa’s Master’s degree in Mathematical Science, established through a partnership with Google DeepMind. This program, at the intersection of AI and the Sciences, offers a fully residential one-year taught masters with a research component. Applications are invited from students across Africa who are passionate about mathematics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

Key Details:

Application Deadline: March 29, 2024
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Country to Study: South Africa
Type: Masters
Sponsor: African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
Gender: Men and Women

Benefits:
Forty students will be selected for the 2024 intake, and each will receive a full Google DeepMind scholarship to support their studies at AIMS.

Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible to apply for the AI for Science program, applicants must:

Be a resident in Africa at the time of application.
Be a citizen of any country in Africa.
Have completed a four-year undergraduate degree or a three-year undergraduate degree with an honours year by August 2024 (or December 2024 for southern African applicants; see FAQ).

Selection Process:
The final round involves short online interviews in April 2024.

Application Documents:
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

Curriculum vitae
Motivation letter (around 500 words)
Academic transcripts
Written mathematics questions (available on the application site)
Coding problem (available on the application site)

How to Apply:
Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the AIMS Online Application Portal. The online application includes mathematics questions and a coding problem. Prospective DeepMind Scholars at AIMS South Africa are encouraged to start the application process early.

Application Deadline:
March 29, 2024

For more details and to apply, visit the AIMS website.

Teach For Nigeria Fellowship For University Graduates And Young Professionals 2024

Overview:
Teach For Nigeria (TFN) is offering a fellowship opportunity for ambitious, resilient, and committed individuals who are passionate about transforming the Nigerian education system. The fellowship is open to young graduates and mid-level professionals. Successful applicants will be part of a movement working towards eliminating educational inequity in Nigeria.

Key Information:

Application Deadline: April 11, 2024
Value: N70,000.00
Country to Study: Nigeria
Type: Graduate Programme
Sponsor: Teach For Nigeria (TFN)
Gender: Men and Women

Benefits of TFN Fellowship For Young Professionals:

Opportunity to be part of a movement striving to eliminate educational inequity
Extensive leadership development training
Intensive teacher training leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Real responsibility from day one
Job and internship opportunities during and post Fellowship
Access to a global network of change agents from 42 countries
9-month Mentoring Programme for professional and personal development
Access to ongoing leadership development, coaching, business training, and skills workshops
Opportunity to design and implement a social change project
Stipend for two years, including during school holidays
About 9-10 weeks of holiday

Requirements for TFN Fellowship For Young Professionals:

Nigerian between the ages of 18 and 35 at the time of application
University graduate with a minimum of 2:2
At least 5 O’Level credits with Mathematics and English
Completed NYSC on or before July 2024

Selection Process:
The selection process is rigorous, and applicants should apply if they believe in equitable, excellent education for all children, demonstrate leadership potential and openness to learning, and are willing to commit to spending two years as full-time teachers.

Application Deadline:
April 11, 2024

How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates can apply through the Teach For Nigeria (TFN) application portal. It’s crucial to dedicate time to create a strong application to stand out from other candidates. The application will be reviewed by a team of trained assessors.

For more details, visit the TFN website.

Note: Application tips are available on the TFN website to help applicants create strong applications.