The Artificial Intelligence Pioneers Initiative has been introduced by King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) and the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA).
The initiative's goal is to give master's degree candidates in artificial intelligence and related subjects financial aid.
In order to meet labor market demands and advance the objectives of Vision 2030 for the Kingdom, the purpose is to train experts in artificial intelligence and associated disciplines.
August 6, 2024, in Riyadh. The Artificial Intelligence Pioneers Initiative was officially launched today by the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) and the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA). This project offers financial aid to students pursuing master's degrees in artificial intelligence and various related subjects through the university's Professional Master's Program MX Program.The project's objective is to develop a generation of skilled national cadres who can use AI-related technologies to fulfill the objectives of Vision 2030 for the Kingdom by training them in artificial intelligence (AI) and associated specializations. This will assist the project satisfy labor market demands.To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must have a bachelor's degree and either a score of sixty on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of six on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The only people exempt from this requirement are KFUPM graduates and those who hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited university outside of the Kingdom. Together with two letters of recommendation customized for the project, applicants must also submit a statement of purpose letter outlining their research and professional ambitions.The program's interested parties may submit their applications between August 5 and August 11, 2024 by visiting http://mx.kfupm.edu.sa, the university's website, and registering via http://apply.kfupm.edu.sa.Scholarships will be fully funded by the university and SDAIA for those who fulfill the admission standards and are eligible for the university's qualifying programs. Programs in this category include visual computing, quantum computing, robotics and autonomous systems, unmanned aircraft systems, embedded systems and the Internet of Things, and smart city sustainability. "Through this program, SDAIA aims to enhance national data and AI competencies and develop national capabilities to lead the labor market through various promising programs and activities."