If you don’t just want to think critically, but you want to play a part in revolutionising the way people think, if you are passionate about synthesising information in an intelligent way if you want to improve current processes to an extent where they become helpful, if you have an affinity for using the latest technologies to fundamentally change the way we live and work, then Artificial Intelligence is an area you’d be interested in specialising in.

But to eliminate any doubt that Artificial Intelligence is the right career path for you, here are three more reasons to learn more about AI:

• It leads to a bright, lucrative career

• It is versatile

• It improves user experience, meaning you’re actually going to have a tangible impact on the improvement of people’s lives

And here’s a bonus reason …

The Malta Digital Innovation Authority is offering a number of scholarships amounting to €100,000 to students who are interested in taking up a Masters’ degree with an AI component. Each applicant is eligible to a maximum of €10,000 including a maximum of €500 of bench fees.

Students who will take up or are currently registered for a Master's course with the University of Malta who will complete successfully at least 30 ECTS credits in AI are eligible for this scholarship.

Complete applications are to be sent by email, and need to be accompanied by a detailed transcript of tertiary level qualifications, a copy of the ID card, two reference letters, a CV, and an acceptance letter from UM. Terms and conditions of the scholarship apply.

You can apply for these funds by 7 January 2021.

More information is accessible online.