Graduates of undergraduate programs in Computer Science are encouraged to apply for the Master of Science in Computer Science at Oxford University. This program is designed for individuals from this discipline, as well as those from related disciplines, who have some level of training or hands-on experience in programming. It is also applicable for individuals who were previously or are currently employed in a professional related industry.

This full-time program of study teaches a range of advanced topics and methods, as well as foundational subjects, to aid computer science graduates in lifelong career success. Lasting twelve months and extending from October to September, this program is not offered in a part-time format. 51 places are available, with a whopping 519 applications received each year.

Applicants need not be from computer science backgrounds, but can be those who have strong mathematical abilities and have undertaken programming tasks in the past. It is designed for candidates who are interested in finding out more about the ideas and principles behind programming, as experienced programmers in both industrial and commercial settings have expressed a need for trainees who are skilled in the formal methods needed to work with unreliable or faulty software.

Graduates in this program will be able to expand their base knowledge in specialized topics, as well as to develop an improved understanding of the mathematics of computing. They will be able to apply their training to the fundamental techniques of computer science.

Oxford also offers multiple DeepMind Computer Science Scholarships each year. These awards are for students wishing to pursue graduate study in Oxford’s Department of Computer Science. They are open to UK residents and students who identify as female, BME, or from households with low socioeconomic status. There is no separate scholarship application process. All application materials such be submitted to the admissions department by one of the three stated deadlines, but to be considered for the scholarship, materials must be received by January.

All materials must be submitted no later than noon on January 7, 2022. Questions may be directed to Tim Jones, the Master of Science Course Administrator, at graduate.admissions@cs.ox.

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The Building Opportunities for Leadership and Development Internship Program is sponsored at Google and is designed to partner motivated undergraduate seniors with potentially long-lasting careers at Google. The program exposes historically underrepresented students, such as those of Black, Hispanic, or Native American descent, to career opportunities in the industry. Students with disabilities and veterans are also encouraged to apply.

The program is open to candidates from any school, and is intended to prepare entry-level talent to be ambassadors for inclusion. Candidates may be placed at any Google location, including those in Mountain View, CA, San Francisco, CA, Boulder, CO, or any other site.

Interns will engage in specifically targeted training to expose them to all of the learning and development and support system programs offered by Google. Each candidate will have access to 1:1 mentorship, a speaker series, and other community-building opportunities. At the end of the internship, all BOLD interns will be considered for available full-time roles at Google, depending on their performance.

Interns are placed according to their backgrounds and interests, but may engage in employment in a number of fields. For example, appointments are available in the Sales, Services and Support, Marketing and Communications, and People Operations departments (among others). Interns will be granted significant responsibilities during the course of their internships, and will be expected to provide meaningful contributions.

Interns must be in the third year of a full-time BA/BS program, and have authorization to work in the United States. Candidates should also have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. They should have an interest in the technology industry and Google’s business in particular.

To apply, interested candidates should visit the Google website and submit a resume in English, as well as applicable contact details. Applications will be accepted until November 12, 2018, with interviews held until April 2019. These will be performed on a rolling basis. Internships will begin in late May or early June of 2019 and will last up to eleven weeks.

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The Facebook Fellowship Program is designed to encourage upcoming doctoral students who are involved in research in relevant topics such as computer science and engineering. These fellowships support these students as they pursue new areas of inquiry and develop insightful solutions to real-world problems.

Applicants are invited from candidates in any year of PhD study, but because fellows with research and publication records are preferred, those who are further along in their courses of study will be given preference. Applicants who are less advanced in their fields, or those who possess the criteria of minority groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the technology sector, may also be evaluated for Emerging Scholar Awards.

Fellows should be currently involved in ongoing research and be enrolled in any accredited university in any country. Work must be related to one or more relevant disciplines. Relevant disciplines include Applied Statistics, AR/VR Photonics and Optics, CommAI, Computational Social Science, Computer Vision, Compute Storage and Efficiency, Distributed Systems, Economics and Computation, Hardware and Software Infrastructure for Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Networking and Connectivity, Programming Languages, Security/Privacy, Spoken Language Processing and Audio Classification, and UX/Instagram Well-Being.

Each fellow will receive two years of full tuition and fee funding, as well as an annual stipend of $37,000 per year and $5,000 in conference travel support. All fellows will also receive paid visits to Facebook headquarters for the annual Fellowship Summit.

The application process will open on August 10, 2020 and end on October 2, 2020. To apply, candidates should submit a one- to two- page research summary which identifies the area of focus, as well as highlights its relevance to the field and to Facebook. Applicants must also submit a resume or CV with applicable contact information, as well as two letters of recommendation. One of these letters must be from an academic advisor. Questions about the application process or the program itself may be directed to facebookfellowship@fb.com.

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Udacity’s Google Africa Scholarship Program offers Web and Android scholarships to residents of African countries. These scholarship programs enable talented students to learn the skills necessary to accelerate their careers, or to advance their progress in the field of mobile and web development.

The curriculum of this program is designed by Google and Udacity, and supports a large and quickly developing community of developers. The scholarship is open to students who are at least eighteen years old and reside in an African nation. Once accepted, each student will be placed in a beginner or intermediate track, depending on his or her existing abilities and relevant experiences. Some scholarship recipients are even eligible to participate in Andela Learning Communities. Top students from each track will earn full scholarships to an Android or Web Development Nanodegree program.

There are 5,000 seats in the beginner track programs. No programming experience is required, and this program provides a two-month access to Intro to HTML and CSS. Students learn how to design and construct effective and attractive websites. The top 150 students from the Beginner Track are awarded scholarships to the Front-End Web Developer Nanodegree program. The intermediate track hosts 2,500 seats and requires some programming experience.
Students learn how to build next-generation web applications that are more responsive. From the intermediate track, 10 0students will be awarded scholarships to the Mobile Web Specialist Nanodegree program.

The program takes place entirely online and has few prerequisites besides prior programming experiences (in limited cases) as well as an age requirement of eighteen years or older. Students may complete the courses wherever they live. The first phase of the scholarship provides two months of access to a curated path of Udacity courses, custom-fit to ensure that students are working within their skill levels. The second phase provides 500 students with next-level access and funding for additional coursework.

All applications are due by April 24, 2018, with recipients notified by May 2. Programs begin on May 8. The application process is quick and straightforward, and requires students to respond to questions about their academic goals and experiences. Questions can be directed to scholarships-support@udacity.com.

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The Google AI Residency Program (formerly known as the Google Brain Residency Program) is being offered starting in the summer of 2018. This year-long program is designed to advance participants’ careers in machine learning research. Residents will work with distinguished scientists from various teams in order to become established AI researchers.

This program was created in 2015 and has been recently expanded to include a broader group of research teams. This program allows residents to publish their work externally and develop a strong reputation in the field of research. Residents will conduct original, fundamental research and contribute to services utilized by millions of individuals.

This program is ideal for individuals who want to learn how to conduct machine learning research, especially in collaboration with other qualified researchers. Candidates with limited experience in machine learning or related fields may apply, as may those who have research experience in another field (such as mathematics, physics, bioinformatics, etc).

Qualified applicants will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, such as Mathematics, Computer Science, or Statistics, or equivalent professional practical experience. They should have completed coursework in calculus, linear algebra, and probability, and have experience with programming languages such as C++ or Python.

Applicants must be able to submit proof of graduation from their current degree programs before beginning the residency. Candidates from any country may apply, and work visas will be supplied if needed. Students should also submit a resume, cover letter, transcript, and formal application. The application should demonstrate a formal interest in the field, along with any special proficiencies, awards, or skills. A formal CV should also be supplied, including a cover letter including a statement on why the applicant is qualified for the Google AI Residency.

All applications should be submitted by January 8, 2018. Interview will take place after the initial application review and running up until March 2018. Decisions will be announced in late March.

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The Islamic Development Bank launched the IDB Merit Scholarship Program for High Technology in 1992. This program, still offered today, aims to develop technically qualified employees in IDB member countries. This is done through the promotion and provision of scholarships to outstanding scholars and researches in the fields of applied science and technology.

The program is designed to increase the scope of advanced studies and research in technology in developing member countries. It funds a full-time three-year Ph.D. study in scientific disciplines that enhance development. Acceptable fields include Health/Medicine, Agriculture/Food Production, Water Resources/Desertification, Energy/Infrastructure Development, Nanotechnology, and ICT for Development.

The program also allows researchers experience a six-month innovative post-doctoral research project. This project can address matters such as malaria, Ebola, food production, energy, and others. The goal of the program is to assist the needs of member countries and to develop quality human resources.

Applicants must be under the age of thirty-five for Ph.D. study, and forty for post-doctoral research. They should be attached to a research or academic institution in science and technology and possess the required academic and professional background. Within the application, they must demonstrate that the research proposed has scientist and technological relevance. They must also have proficiency in the language at the institution of study.

PhD candidates must secure admission at a university listed in the Times Higher Education Supplement. Priority is given to students enrolled at universities that have completed a cooperation agreement with the IDB. These institutions include the University of Cambridge, University of Nottingham, University College London and Imperial College London in the UK, Princeton University in the United States, and KAUST in Saudi Arabia. Successful candidates for post-doctoral research are encouraged to complete their research projects at the Research Centres of Excellence.

The scholarship provides all academic and living allowances, health insurance, round trip airfare to and from the place of study, conference participation fees, and scientific paper preparation allowances. The program is offered every year.

To apply, students should complete the application form for 3-year Ph.D. study or post-doctoral research. It should be submitted through nominating institutions to the Office of the IDB Governor for the country. For more information, applicants should visit www.isdb.org.

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