Join the NextGen Fellowship by Airtel & 3MTT — where Nigeria’s brightest young minds gain world-class digital skills, mentorship, and career opportunities.
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When is the Application Deadline:
Not yet specified for 2025–2026 (Apply as early as possible).
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Tell Me About the Fellowship:
The Airtel–3MTT NextGen Fellowship is a special track under Nigeria’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme. It is designed to identify and train exceptional young Nigerians, giving them advanced digital skills, mentorship, project experience, and career opportunities.
The fellowship is powered by the Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE), NITDA, and the 3MTT Secretariat.
It supports Nigeria’s national mission to build a future-ready digital workforce and position the country as a global talent hub.
Which Fields Are Eligible?
The fellowship provides training in high-demand digital skills, including:
- Software Development
- Data Science & Analytics
- UI/UX Design
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Computing
- Product Management
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Type:
Digital Skills Fellowship / Technical Talent Development Programme
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be young Nigerians passionate about building a digital or tech career
- Have interest in software, data, cybersecurity, product, cloud, UI/UX, or AI
- Be committed to completing the full learning journey
- Be willing to participate in projects, teamwork, hackathons, and innovation challenges
- Be learners, job seekers, innovators, or professionals transitioning into tech
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Nigeria only
Where Will the Fellowship Take Place?
The programme is delivered through three flexible learning models:
- Hybrid (ALC-based) – Online learning + in-person sessions at local learning centres
- Peer-led – Group-based learning in areas with no ALCs
- Virtual – Fully online with digital mentorship
How Many Fellows Will Be Selected?
Not specified — selection is based on performance in the online assessment and available cohort slots.
What is the Benefit of the Fellowship?
Fellows will receive:
- Free, high-quality digital skills training
- Direct mentorship from industry experts (Airtel, NITDA, FMCIDE, 3MTT)
- Real-world, project-based learning
- Participation in innovation challenges and hackathons
- Externship opportunities
- Job placement support and national career pathways
- Digital certificates and badges
- Access to a national tech community
- Pathways to global opportunities
How Long Will the Fellowship Last?
Duration is not explicitly stated, but follows the phased 3MTT learning cycle of:
- Assessment
- Cohort training
- Projects and mentorship
- Externships and career launch
How to Apply:
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official application portal
- Register and complete the online assessment
- Wait for the shortlisting process
- If selected, join a cohort and begin training
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