Airtel Africa Foundation launches the “Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship” programme to support young Africans from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education in STEM, as part of the Foundation’s broader goal of increasing the proportion of African youth with advanced Tech skills and shaping the next generation of tech leaders from the continent.
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When is the Application Deadline:
Not Specified
Tell Me About The Award:
The Airtel Africa Fellowship (Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship) is a fully funded undergraduate fellowship established by the Airtel Africa Foundation to support talented young Africans from disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to pursue higher education in STEM fields.
The programme aims to increase the proportion of African youth equipped with advanced tech skills and to shape the next generation of technology leaders across the continent.
The Foundation partners with selected public universities to support high-achieving students who secure admission into technology-related undergraduate programmes.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
All tech- and ICT-related disciplines, including:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Cybersecurity
- Software Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Systems Engineering
- Telecommunication Engineering
- Computer Technology
- Library & Information Science
- Other STEM/tech-related undergraduate fields
Type:
Fully Funded Undergraduate Fellowship
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be newly admitted (100-level) undergraduate students
- Be enrolled in one of the 7 participating public universities.
- Have scored at least 230 in JAMB
- Have 5 O’Level credits in one sitting, including Mathematics and English.
- Demonstrate clear financial need.
- Not receiving any other scholarship/fellowship
- Provide required documents (UTME result, admission letter, passport photo, WAEC result, etc.).
How are Applicants Selected?
Selection is based on:
- Academic merit (JAMB score, O’Level results)
- Proof of financial need
- Completion and correctness of submitted documents
- Eligibility confirmation by the participating universities
- Final review by Airtel Africa Foundation
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Nigeria only
Where will the Award be Taken?
At any of the 7 participating public universities in Nigeria:
- University of Lagos (UNILAG)
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU)
- University of Benin (UNIBEN)
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
- Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED)
How Many Awards?
At least 100 fellows per year in Nigeria.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
The Airtel Africa Fellowship covers:
- Full tuition fees (4–5 years)
- Accommodation
- Living stipend
- Full support for the duration of the degree programme
- Opportunity to join a network of young African tech talents
How Long Will the Award Last?
For the entire duration of the undergraduate degree programme (4–5 years).
How to Apply:
- Review the eligibility criteria.
- Visit the official application portal.
- Create an account.
- Activate your account via email.
- Log in and upload all required documents.
- Complete and submit your application form.
Deadline: Not Specified
