African Institute
for Mathematical Sciences(AIMS) is now accepting applications for AIMS
Co-operative master’s degree scholarship for the 2017-18 academic year.
Scholarships are available for pursuing master’s degree programme offered for
the duration of 18 months.
AIMS’ curriculum
focuses on advanced, bro
adly applicable mathematical skills relevant to
Africa’s development needs.
African Institute
for Mathematical Sciences mission is to enable Africa’s brightest students to
flourish as independent thinkers, problem solvers and innovators capable of
propelling Africa’s future scientific, educational and economic
self-sufficiency.
There is no need for
GRE, TOEFL of other related language tests to be eligible for the AIMS
Scholarship.
Course
Level:
Scholarships are available for pursuing master’s degree programme.
Study
Subject: The
AIMS Master’s Degree in Mathematical Sciences is unique and innovative,
emphasizing problem-solving and computational skills and provides exposure to
cutting edge fields in mathematical science.
Scholarship
Award: There
is no course fees for successful Master’s Degree applicants. Full bursaries
covering tuition, accommodation, meals and travel costs are also awarded to
successful applicants.
Scholarship
can be taken in Africa
(AIMS-Cameroon, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania and Rwanda).
Eligibility:
To be
eligible, the student must demonstrate the following:
- Applicants
should hold or anticipate completing by the start date of the AIMS
course, a 4-year university degree in mathematics, or any science or
engineering subject with a significant mathematics component. - An
applicant’s record should demonstrate strong aptitude in mathematics,
leadership and community service - Women
applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Nationality:
The
January intake for the AIMS Master’s is limited to South African and (SADC)
nationals only. The AIMS Master’s and Co-operative Master’s programs are open
to all African nationals. The co-operative program is an 18-month program and
takes a work-integrated learning approach by combining course work with
practical industry experience. Applicants from African countries (Algeria,
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde,
Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt,
Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea,
Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali,
Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria,
Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles,
Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania,
Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia and Zimbabwe) are
eligible to apply for this scholarship.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants should hold, or anticipate completing by the start
date of the AIMS course, a 4-year university degree in mathematics, or any
science or engineering subject with a significant mathematics component.
English Language
Requirements: There is no need for GRE, TOEFL of other related language tests
to be eligible for the AIMS Scholarship. However, you might be required to take
up some English and French courses once you are at AIMS.
How to
Apply: Apply
online, using the online application mode. Applicants will need to
complete an online application form (which includes answers to
questions about themselves), contact details for two referees (who AIMS will
contact) and provide copies of their academic transcripts.
Application
Deadline: Applications
for admission to all AIMS centres open 1 December each year. Applicants are
encouraged to apply as early as possible to improve their chances of
acceptance. Applications will close on March 20 each year.
