The artificial intelligence revolution offers a unique chance to improve lives without opening up and exacerbating global inequalities – if we widen who works on artificial intelligence innovations and where they are located.
Currently, the vast majority of experts are in North America, Europe and Asia. Africa is barely represented. Such lack of diversity can have three unfortunate consequences:
- Research communities miss out on talented innovators who lack educational resources.
- Unintended algorithmic biases become entrenched and further discrimination.
- Fewer opportunities are realized to use AI to improve the lives of all Africans.
Enter the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), a Pan-African network of centers of excellence for post-graduate training, research and public engagement in mathematical sciences.
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African Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence
AMIS launched the African Master’s Degree in Machine Intelligence – a fully funded one-year intensive graduate program – to provide brilliant young Africans with state-of-the-art training in machine learning and its applications at campuses in Rwanda and Ghana.
The African Masters of Machine Intelligence will prepare well rounded machine learning researchers by focusing on basic research in artificial intelligence as well as the development of a vast array of applications that respond to both present and future needs of Africa and the world.
Apply Now: February 28th 2019 is the Application Deadline
All students admitted for the AMMI program are automatically granted a full scholarship!
Click to applyMasters Degree in AI Admission Requirements
While the African Masters of Machine Intelligence offers a full scholarship, applicants must have the following minimum admission requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering or 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 and demonstrated in courses 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.
Apply Now if you have these qualifications. The applications deadline is February 28th 2019.
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Source: ICT4D
Please can I apply for the Masters in Artificial Intelligence with a degree in Actuarial Science?
Yes you can. Also check out the requirements in the link provided.
Yes you can. Hope you’ve applied though?
Will the scholarship be yearly?
Yes you can check the link for more info on the schedule.