Deadline: May 31, 2025
Applications are open for the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN) Scholarship 2025. The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN) Scholarship is your gateway to a future in robotics, AI, and automation. This is a prestigious, hands-on opportunity for ambitious graduates across Nigeria and West Africa to gain world-class training, mentorship, and funding.
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN), with RC Number RC1607482, was established in 2019 to address the critical gap in skilled workforce development in Nigeria and West Africa in emerging technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Their mission is to foster innovation, build capacity, and enable technological transformation in AI, robotics, and related fields.
Program Details
These comprehensive one-year programs offer part tuition coverage (valued up to ₦7,700,000) for successful applicants. They offer three distinct program tracks:
- Robot Development and Automation (RDA): A hands-on 12-month program focusing on robotics design, drone technology, IoT, and embedded systems.
- Program Structure:
- Weeks 1-12: Basics of robotics, IoT, and embedded systems
- Weeks 13-34: Advanced robotics, drone technology, and automation
- Weeks 35-49: Real-world robotics project
- Weeks 50-52: Evaluation and certification
- Program Structure:
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML): A comprehensive 12-month program covering Python programming, advanced data analytics, neural networks, natural language processing, and computer vision.
- Program Structure:
- Weeks 1-12: Fundamentals of AI, Python programming, and data analytics
- Weeks 13-34: Advanced topics in machine learning, neural networks, computer vision, and NLP
- Weeks 35-49: Capstone project tailored to societal challenges
- Weeks 50-52: Performance evaluation and certification
- Program Structure:
- Combined AIML and RDA Program: A holistic 24-month course combining software and hardware expertise, tailored to produce multi-disciplinary professionals.
- Program Structure:
- This comprehensive program integrates both AIML and RDA curricula over a 24-month period, with a special focus on the integration of software intelligence with hardware implementation.
- Program Structure:
Benefits
- Partial Tuition Coverage (from ₦7,700,000)
- Starter Kit Included
- Comprehensive Training (12 or 24 months)
Eligibility
- Open to any individual legally permitted to study in Nigeria;
- Not limited to Nigerian citizens, welcome to qualified candidates from across West Africa;
- Recent graduates;
- Preferably but not limited to First-class degree holders with excellent references from university lecturers;
- Backgrounds in Engineering, Computer Science, Computing, Mathematics, or Physical Sciences;
- Demonstrable knowledge of coding (especially Python, C++, or C);
- Passion for robotics, automation, and/or artificial intelligence;
- Must provide own laptop (16GB RAM, Core i7 recommended) and arrange accommodation in Ibadan.
Application
- Create a 2-minute video addressing:
- Your background and personality
- Why you’re suitable for this scholarship
- Your knowledge of RAIN and our mission
- Your coding experience and expertise
- How you plan to contribute to Nigeria’s technological growth
- Relevant experience (including final year projects)
- Which program track you’re applying for (RDA, AIML, or Combined)
- Post your video on YouTube and share the link via the form
- Tag RAIN on their social media platforms
For more information, visit RAIN Scholarship.
