2026 Scholarship Programme — Ibadan, Nigeria

Build theFuturewith RAIN SCHOLARSHIP

Part tuition scholarships for exceptional graduates and near-graduates in AI, Machine Learning, Robotics and Automation. No strings — just serious training.

₦7.7M
Scholarship Value
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4 MAY 2026 OPEN GLOBALLY TO ANYONE PERMITTED TO STUDY IN NIGERIA APPLY AT EXAMS.RAINIGERIA.COM/SCHOLARSHIP/APPLY APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4 MAY 2026 OPEN GLOBALLY TO ANYONE PERMITTED TO STUDY IN NIGERIA APPLY AT EXAMS.RAINIGERIA.COM/SCHOLARSHIP/APPLY

Three tracks.
One mission.

Choose the programme that fits your background. All tracks are delivered hands-on in Ibadan.

01
AIML
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Python, data analytics, neural networks, computer vision, NLP, large language models, and real-world AI deployment. Ending with a capstone project on a societal challenge.

Duration: 12 months
02
RDA
Robot Development & Automation

Arduino, Raspberry Pi, IoT, drone development, ROS, SLAM, path planning, robot arm kinematics, and intelligent control systems. Built around real physical hardware.

Duration: 12 months
03
Combined
Combined AIML + RDA

The complete 24-month track — mastering both the software intelligence and hardware implementation sides of robotics. For those who want to do it all.

Duration: 24 months

What you will actually learn.

RDA
Robot Development & Automation
1st Semester
  • 01Intro to AI & Robotics, No-Code AI & Prompt Engineering
  • 02Python Basics, Product Design and Development
  • 03Product Design
  • 04Microcontroller Fundamentals
  • 05Python for Database Management, Web Development & Excel
  • 06Internet of Things
  • 07Practical Electronics
  • 08Advanced Microcontroller Fundamentals
  • 09Robot Manufacturing and Robotics-Aided Manufacturing
  • 10Python for Desktop GUI Applications
  • 11Git & GitHub, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Python for Chatbots
2nd Semester
  • 01Raspberry Pi, ROS and Controller Coordination
  • 02Techniques for Digital Twinning
  • 03Control Systems Fundamentals and PID Control
  • 04Theories in Neural Networks
  • 05Techniques for Computer Vision
  • 06SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)
  • 07Path Planning Algorithms NEW
  • 08GAN and Computer Vision Algorithms
  • 09Techniques for Natural Language Processing
  • 10Drone System Development
  • 11Robot Arm Kinematics
  • 12Machine Learning and Intelligent Control
Core technologies
PythonC++Arduino Raspberry PiROSIoT SLAMPID ControlDrone Dev Robot Arm KinematicsComputer Vision
AIML
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Programme Structure
  • Wk 1–12Fundamentals of AI, Python programming and data analytics
  • Wk 13–34Advanced machine learning, neural networks, computer vision, and NLP
  • Wk 35–49Capstone project tailored to real societal challenges
  • Wk 50–52Performance evaluation and certification
Topics covered
  • 01Python Programming — from basics to advanced
  • 02Data Science and Advanced Analytics
  • 03Machine Learning I — supervised and unsupervised learning
  • 04Machine Learning II — ensemble methods, reinforcement learning
  • 05Deep Learning and Neural Network architectures
  • 06Computer Vision and image processing
  • 07Natural Language Processing and text analytics
  • 08Large Language Models and prompt engineering
  • 09AI deployment, cloud integration and MLOps
  • 10Project Management and Implementation
  • 11Web and Desktop App Development
  • 12Capstone — AI applied to a Nigerian/African challenge
Core technologies
PythonTensorFlowPyTorch scikit-learnpandasOpenCV NLPLLMsAWS / Azure FlaskSQL
How to apply

From application to
exam in minutes.

1
Fill the application

Submit your details, academic background, programme choice, a YouTube video pitch link (optional but has merits), and a short motivation essay.

2
Take the screening exam

Your personal exam link arrives by email immediately with the date that the exam is scheduled to hold, focusing on Python, maths, logic, robotics, AI/ML.

Auto-graded instantly
3
Admin review

Our team reviews scores and shortlists top performers. You'll receive an email update at every stage.

4
Interview

Shortlisted candidates receive an interview invitation with the date, meeting link, and all details included by email.

5
Offer or feedback

Successful candidates receive a scholarship offer. All applicants receive a final outcome email.

Every applicant heard

What the exam
actually covers.

50
Questions
30
Minutes
5
Sections
A
General Aptitude & Quantitative Reasoning
B
Logic & Problem Solving
C
Computational Thinking & Robotics
D
AI, Machine Learning & Technology
E
Scenario-Based Problem Solving
💡

Questions are drawn randomly from a large question bank, so every candidate receives a unique set. The exam is designed to assess your thinking ability and aptitude — not memorised facts. No special preparation materials are required beyond a solid understanding of the topics listed above. Brush up on basic maths and reasoning, Python fundamentals, logic puzzles, and general awareness of how AI and robotics work. The rest is you.

Are you the
right person?

We give special consideration to passionate individuals without university degrees who demonstrate exceptional aptitude and drive.

What youearn.

01
Part tuition coverage

Scholarship valued at up to ₦7,700,000 — covers your tuition for the entire programme duration.

02
Starter kit included

All hardware components and tools needed to start the practical components of the programme.

03
Globally recognised certificate

RAIN's curriculum and certificates are accepted internationally. Past trainees have gone on to work globally.

04
World-class partnerships

Meta, MIT LaunchX, Nile University Egypt, Federal Government of Nigeria, GITEX Global, and UNDP collaborations.

Before you apply — be clear on this

Applications open now

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Get your exam.
Start today.

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Deadline: 4 May 2026  ·  No late entries accepted  ·  Terms and Conditions Apply