Airtel Africa Foundation Launches Fellowship Program for IIT Madras Zanzibar Students

Airtel Africa Foundation to extend financial aid to students at IITM Zanzibar through 'Airtel Africa Fellowship Program'

Airtel Africa Foundation on Tuesday launched the 'Airtel Africa Fellowship Program' for undergraduate students at IIT Madras Zanzibar. Notably, IIT Madras Zanzibar is the first-ever foreign campus established by an IIT, as informed in a press release. Through the fellowship program, support will be extended to deserving students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at IIT Madras Zanzibar. Also read: LEAD Group launches 'TECHBOOK', envisages to transform traditional textbook-driven learning It is a maiden initiative undertaken to enhance educational opportunities for meritorious students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, enrolled at IIT Madras Zanzibar, the release added. The program is aimed at supporting students from 14 African countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania, Rwanda, DRC, Niger, Chad, Congo B, Gabon, Madagascar, and Seychelles. Also read: Haryana Board Compartment Exam 2024: BSEH 10th, 12th supply exam registration date extended till September 18 As part of the initiative, 10 undergraduate students will be provided economic support for their entire course duration of 4 years, starting with an outlay of US$ 500,000. Students will be given 100 percent of their college fees (US$12,000) as per the course fee structure of the Institute for a 4-year program. Additionally, US$500 will be given to all eligible students to cover the living expenses cost. Commenting on the fellowship scheme, Zanzibar's Minister of Education and Vocational Training, Lela Mohamed Mussa highlighted that IIT Madras Zanzibar is charting a wonderful path in technical education in the region as well as expressed his gratitude to Airtel Africa Foundation for providing access to high-quality education to students from Tanzania and the rest of the continent. Also read: Australia's 270,000 enrollment cap: What's next for international students? Dr Olusegun Ogunsanya, Chairman of the Airtel Africa Foundation, stated that he was pleased to partner with IIT Madras Zanzibar to provide opportunities for young Africans to access quality education. "This initiative aims to contribute towards creating a prosperous and sustainable continent. We look forward to creating even more opportunities not just in education, but also in financial and digital inclusion, and environmental protection," Ogunsanya added. Likewise, IIT Madras Director Prof. V. Kamakoti stated that the education institute is committed to establishing a world-class campus in Zanzibar as well as expressed his delight that Airtel Africa Foundation was joining hands in its effort.

IIT Madras Zanzibar: Airtel Africa Foundation announces fellowship programme for students at IIT Madras Zanzibar

The Airtel Africa Foundation on Tuesday announced the 'Airtel Africa Fellowship Programme' for undergraduate students at IIT Madras Zanzibar, which is the first-ever foreign campus established by an IIT. The fellowship aims to support deserving students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) in Zanzibar (Tanzania). Starting with an outlay of $500,000, this programme will benefit 10 undergraduate students, for their entire course duration of four years. Founded in 2024 with a vision to foster a prosperous Africa, the Airtel Africa Foundation focuses on advancing digital and financial inclusion across the continent, along with key focus on education and environmental protection. "This fellowship is the maiden initiative undertaken to enhance educational opportunities for meritorious students, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds, enrolled at IIT M Zanzibar. It is designed to support students from 14 African countries, namely Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania, Rwanda, DRC, Niger, Chad, Congo B, Gabon, Madagascar, and Seychelles," the release said. Speaking about the fellowship scheme, Zanzibar's Minister of Education and Vocational Training, Lela Mohamed Mussa said: "Providing access to this high quality education to students from Tanzania and the rest of the continent, who are topping the IITM Zanzibar screening and test processes, through financial assistance, is an important priority for us," Mussa said. Chairman of the Airtel Africa Foundation, Olusegun Ogunsanya said, "We look forward to creating even more opportunities not just in education, but also in financial and digital inclusion, and environmental protection." Published - September 10, 2024 04:34 pm IST Read Comments

IIT-Madras Zanzibar campus students to get scholarships

Airtel Africa Foundation to fund education of 10 BS Data Science and AI for 4 years Undergraduate students at the Zanzibar campus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, can now avail themselves of fellowship support. The Airtel Africa Fellowship Programme, with an outlay of US$ 500,000, will support 10 deserving students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds enrolled in the BS course in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in the Zanzibar campus for the course duration of four years. The foundation was started in 2024 and is dedicated to advancing digital and financial inclusion across the continent, with a focus on education and environmental protection. The fellowship is designed to support students from 14 African countries. The Airtel Africa Fellows will receive 100% of their college fee of US$ 12,000 and the living cost of US$ 500 will also be given to eligible students. Zanzibar's Minister of Education and Vocational Training Lela Mohamed Mussa said the financial assistance was an important priority to the region. The foundation's chairman, Olusegun Ogunsanya, said the initiative aimed to contribute towards creating a prosperous and sustainable continent, adding: "We look forward to opportunities not just in education but also in financial and digital inclusion, and environmental protection." Institute director V. Kamakoti said IIT-Madras was committed to establishing a world-class campus in Zanzibar. Not only was the institute "immensely grateful to Airtel Africa Foundation for providing financial assistance" but it was also looking forward to welcoming the second cohort of young students to the campus in the current academic year. Published - September 11, 2024 01:10 am IST Read Comments

Airtel Africa Foundation to offer fellowship to Zanzibar students

The Airtel Africa Foundation has launched a fellowship program for undergraduate students at IIT Madras Zanzibar. The program will support 10 students from 14 African countries, covering their tuition and living expenses for a four-year BSc in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. The initiative aims to enhance educational opportunities for deserving students.The Airtel Africa Foundation has announced the launch of an 'Airtel Africa Fellowship Program' for undergraduate students at IIT Madras Zanzibar, the first foreign campus established by an IIT. The fellowship will support deserving students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) in Zanzibar. Starting with an outlay of $500,000, the program will benefit 10 undergraduate students, for their entire course duration of four years. Founded in 2024, the Airtel Africa Foundation is dedicated to advancing digital and financial inclusion across the continent along with a key focus on education and environmental protection. The fellowship aims to enhance educational opportunities for meritorious students, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds, enrolled at IITM Zanzibar. It is designed to support students from 14 African countries -- Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania, Rwanda, DRC, Niger, Chad, Congo B, Gabon, Madagascar and Seychelles. Recipients of the scholarship will be known as 'Airtel Africa Fellows'. They will receive 100% of their college fees, as in $12,000 as per the course fee structure of the Institute for a 4-year program. Additionally, to cover living expenses, $500 will be given to eligible students. "Providing access to this high quality education to students from Tanzania and the rest of the continent, who are topping the IITM Zanzibar screening and test processes, through financial assistance, is an important priority for us," Zanzibar's Minister of Education and Vocational Training, H.E. Ms Lela Mohamed Mussa said in a statement Tuesday. Airtel Africa Foundation chairman Olusegun Ogunsanya, in turn, said this initiative aims to contribute towards creating a prosperous and sustainable continent. "We look forward to creating even more opportunities not just in education, but also in financial and digital inclusion, and environmental protection." Prof V. Kamakoti, IIT Madras director, said the technology institute is committed to establishing a world class campus in Zanzibar.

Fellowship launched for IIT Madras Zanzibar's African students | Chennai News - Times of India

CHENNAI: The Airtel Africa Foundation on Tuesday launched a fellowship programme for undergraduate students from African countries studying at IIT Madras Zanzibar. The Airtel African Fellowship, with an outlay of $500,000, will benefit 10 students doing BS in data science and artificial intelligence during the entire course duration of four years. This fellowship is a maiden initiative undertaken to enhance educational opportunities for meritorious students, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds, enrolled at IIT M Zanzibar. Recipients of this scholarship will be known as 'Airtel Africa Fellows'. They will receive 100% of their college fees, US$12,000, as per the course fee structure of IIT Madras for a four-year programme. Additionally, to cover living expenses, US$500 will be given to all the eligible students. This initiative aspires to transform lives, shape futures and nurture future leaders who will contribute to the technological innovation and economic growth of Africa. It will support students from 14 African countries -- Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania, Rwanda, DRC, Niger, Chad, Congo B, Gabon, Madagascar and Seychelles. Airtel Africa Foundation is dedicated to advancing digital and financial inclusion across the continent, with a key focus on education and environmental protection. Commenting on the fellowship scheme, Zanzibar's minister of education and vocational training Lela Mohamed Mussa said, "IIT M Zanzibar is charting a wonderful path in technical education in the region. Providing access to this high-quality education to students from Tanzania and the rest of the continent, who are topping the IITM Zanzibar screening and test processes, through financial assistance, is an important priority for us." IIT Madras established its first ever foreign campus in Zanzibar, Tanzania, last year. The second batch is expected to join soon.

Airtel Africa Foundation unveils 'Airtel Africa Fellowship Program'

ZANZIBAR/CHENNAI/NEW DELHI: The Airtel Africa Foundation today announced the launch of the prestigious 'Airtel Africa Fellowship Program' for the undergraduate students at IIT Madras Zanzibar, the first-ever foreign campus established by an IIT. The Fellowship aims to support deserving students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) in Zanzibar. Starting with an outlay of US$500,000, this program will benefit 10 undergraduate students, for their entire course duration of 4 years. Founded in 2024 with a vision to foster a prosperous Africa, the Airtel Africa Foundation is dedicated to advancing digital and financial inclusion across the continent along with key focus on education and environmental protection. This Fellowship is the maiden initiative undertaken to enhance educational opportunities for meritorious students, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds, enrolled at IIT M Zanzibar. It is designed to support students from 14 African countries, which are namely Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania, Rwanda, DRC, Niger, Chad, Congo B, Gabon, Madagascar and Seychelles. Recipients of this scholarship will be known as 'Airtel Africa Fellows'. They will receive 100% of their college fees i.e. US$12,000 as per the course fee structure of the Institute for a 4-year program. Additionally, to cover the living expense cost, US$500 will be given to all eligible students. This initiative will aspire to transform, shape lives and nurture future leaders who will contribute to technological innovation and economic growth of Africa. Commenting on the fellowship scheme, Zanzibar's Minister of Education and Vocational Training, H.E. Ms Lela Mohamed Mussa said, "IITM Zanzibar is charting a wonderful path in technical education in the region. Providing access to this high quality education to students from Tanzania and the rest of the continent, who are topping the IITM Zanzibar screening and test processes, through financial assistance, is an important priority for us. We are thankful to this support from Airtel Africa Foundation, which will enhance our own efforts in this direction." The Chairman of the Airtel Africa Foundation, Dr. Olusegun Ogunsanya said, "We are pleased to partner with IIT Madras Zanzibar to provide opportunities for young Africans to access quality education. This initiative aims to contribute towards creating a prosperous and sustainable continent. We look forward to creating even more opportunities not just in education, but also in financial and digital inclusion, and environmental protection". The Director of IIT Madras, Prof. V. Kamakoti said, "IIT Madras is committed to establishing a world class campus in Zanzibar. We are delighted that Airtel Africa Foundation is joining hands with us in this effort. We look forward to welcoming the second cohort of bright young students to the IITM Zanzibar campus this year. We are immensely grateful to Airtel Africa Foundation for providing financial assistance for these future global leaders." -Ends- Enquiries Airtel Africa Emeka Oparah Vice-President Communications & CSR Emeka.oparah@africa.airtel.com Bharti Enterprises Mehak Kapur DGM, Corporate Communications mehak.kapur@bharti.in Hudson Sandler Cosmas Butunyi, Eugene Ng'ang'a airtelafrica@hudsonsandler.com About Airtel Africa Foundation Airtel Africa Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in 14 countries in Africa, primarily in East Africa and Central and West Africa. The vision of the Airtel Africa Foundation is a prosperous Africa for all. It is working to increase digital and literacy and skills, expand digital infrastructure in underserved areas, promote economic empowerment for women, expand access to education and address environmental degradation by advocating for and implementing sustainable practices. Follow Airtel Africa Foundation on LINKEDIN ABOUT IIT MADRAS Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) was established in 1959 by the Government of India as an 'Institute of National Importance.' The activities of the Institute in various fields of Science and Technology are carried out in 18 academic departments and several advanced interdisciplinary research academic centres. The Institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes leading to B.Tech., M.Sc., M.B.A., M.Tech., M.S., and Ph.D., degrees in a variety of specialisations. IITM is a residential institute with more than 600 faculty and 9,500 students. Students from 18 countries are enrolled here. IITM fosters an active entrepreneurial culture with strong curricular support and through the IITM Incubation Cell. Recognized as an Institution of Eminence (IoE) in 2019, IITM has been ranked No.1 in the 'Overall' Category for the sixth consecutive year in India Ranking 2024 released by National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. The Institute has also been ranked No.1 in the 'Engineering Institutions' category in the same Rankings for nine consecutive years - from 2016 to 2024. It was also adjudged as the 'Top innovative Institution' in the country in Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) in 2019, 2020 and 2021. ARIIA Ranking was launched by the Innovation Cell of Ministry of Education. Follow IIT Madras on FACEBOOK / TWITTER / LINKEDIN / INSTAGRAM / YOUTUBE MEDIA CONTACT FOR IIT MADRAS IIT Madras Media Cell - Email: media.iitmadras@imail.iitm.ac.in Footprint Global Communications Bhavani Giddu Sairam Radhakrishnan - IIT Madras Media Cell, Chennai

Airtel Africa Foundation unveils fellowships to empower students at IIT Madras Zanzibar

This initiative aligns with PM Modi's goal of integrating Africa into the global economy, recently underscored by African Union's inclusion as the 21st member of the G20. This scholarship program by the Airtel Africa Foundation aims to empower talented students across Africa, marking a new chapter in educational collaboration between India and Africa. On September 9, 2023, the African Union (AU) officially joined the G20 at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi during the New Delhi summit. Modi's focus on Africa throughout India's G20 Presidency culminated in the historic decision to include the AU, reaffirming his vision of global cooperation and African integration. The Airtel Africa Fellowship Program echoes that same spirit by fostering innovation and skill development among the youths of the continent. Launched with an initial funding of USD 500,000, the Fellowship will benefit 10 undergraduate students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at IITM Zanzibar-the first overseas campus of an IIT. This four-year program aims to nurture talent from 14 African nations, including Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Each Fellow will receive full tuition coverage of about USD 12,000 as per the course fee structure of the Institute, for a 4-year programme along long with a stipend of USD 500 towards their living expenses, enabling them to focus on their education and future contributions to Africa's technological and economic advancement. Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal, who chaired the B20 India Action Council on African Economic Integration in 2023, emphasized the importance of private sector investments in Africa. The Council's focus was on supporting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), an initiative critical to the continent's socio-economic development. The Airtel Africa Fellowship Program complements this effort by providing African students with access to world-class education at IITM Zanzibar, empowering them to drive innovation and growth in their home countries. The Chairman of the Airtel Africa Foundation, Dr. Olusegun Ogunsanya said, "We are pleased to partner with IIT Madras Zanzibar to provide opportunities for young Africans to access quality education. This initiative aims to contribute towards creating a prosperous and sustainable continent. We look forward to creating even more opportunities not just in education, but also in financial and digital inclusion, and environmental protection". The establishment of IITM Zanzibar and the launch of this fellowship mark a natural progression in the strengthening of India-Africa relations, which has gained momentum through several high-profile state visits and diplomatic engagements. As the first overseas campus of an IIT, IITM Zanzibar reflects India's dedication to bringing its world-renowned technical education to the continent. The Director of IIT Madras, Prof. V. Kamakoti said, "IIT Madras is committed to establishing a world class campus in Zanzibar. We are delighted that Airtel Africa Foundation is joining hands with us in this effort. We look forward to welcoming the second cohort of bright young students to the IITM Zanzibar campus this year. We are immensely grateful to Airtel Africa Foundation for providing financial assistance for these future global leaders." Zanzibar's Minister of Education and Vocational Training, H.E. Lela Mohamed Mussa, praised the program's focus on providing access to high-quality education for deserving students and said, "IITM Zanzibar is charting a wonderful path in technical education in the region. Providing access to this high quality education to students from Tanzania and the rest of the continent, who are topping the IITM Zanzibar screening and test processes, through financial assistance, is an important priority for us. We are thankful to this support from Airtel Africa Foundation, which will enhance our own efforts in this direction." Airtel Africa is a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services in 14 countries of Africa.(ANI)