Africa Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Master’s Scholarship In South Africa
Masters in Mathematical Sciences
Application – January Intake
Brief Description
The African
Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a pan-African network of Centres
of Excellence for post-graduate training in mathematical sciences, research and
public engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
AIMS is enabling Africa’s talented students to become innovators driving the
continent’s scientific, educational and economic self-sufficiency.
Host Country
Ø South Africa
Host Institutions
Ø AIMS South Africa
Degree level
Ø Degree in mathematics, or any science
or engineering subject with a significant mathematics component
Requirements of Africa Institute of
Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Master’s Scholarship In South Africa
The January
intake of the AIMS Structured Master’s in Mathematical Sciences is open to
students following the South African academic calendar (January to December).
Preference will be given to South African nationals. 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. The course overview lists the courses which
form part of this programme. More general information on the Structured
Master’s programme can be found on the course
page.
Selection process of Africa Institute
of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Master’s Scholarship In South Africa
Each
applicant’s dossier will be evaluated in the light of the prior educational
opportunities available to her or him. Potential applicants must be able to
demonstrate both a high degree of motivation, and the preparation and ability
required to complete the course successfully.
Students are
strongly advised to apply by 10 November. Applicants who are accepted on to the
programme will be notified by late November. Student applications received
during the second half of November and December will be considered for places
which may still be vacant. Late applications will be considered on a case by
case basis.
Financial assistance of Africa
Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Master’s Scholarship In South Africa
There will
be no course fee for successful applicants and full bursaries covering tuition,
accommodation, meals and travel costs will be awarded to successful applicants.
Application Deadline:
The
application deadline for Africa Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
Master’s Scholarship is 2021-11-10