Deadline: 17-Feb-22
The African Center for Technology Studies (ACTS) is pleased to launch a call for proposals for the AI4D Scholarships to achieve uniform distribution of beneficiaries across Francophone and Lusophone sub-Saharan Africa.
There will also be effort to achieve fair distribution in terms of gender and region. The supported studies MUST adhere to responsible AI.
Funding Information
Each successful student will receive a partial scholarship of up to US $ 27,000 distributed as shown below
- Tuition fees for two years up to $ 4000
- Research activities up to $ 17,000
Eligible Countries
Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa), Congo (Brazzaville), Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau , Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Senegal, Togo.
Eligibility Criteria
- All applicants must be already registered in an AI study (machine learning, expert system, natural language processing, intelligent robotics etc.) under a supervisor, have finished coursework as well as research proposal. The applicant must attach a letter of support by their supervisor, and a copy of the PhD study admission letter.
- All applicants should have competent academic credentials and demonstrate motivation and commitment to pursue an academic career.
- All applicants should have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction within their host university. (French or Portuguese).
- All applicants must be nationals or permanent residents of an eligible sub-Saharan country.
For more information, visit https://www.acts-net.org/ai4d-scholarships-2nd-call
