Apply to Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: AIRTEL AFRICA FOUNDATION TECH FELLOWSHIP 2026/2027
Programme: Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship
Sponsor: Airtel Africa Foundation
Country: Nigeria
Academic Session: 2026/2027
Number of Beneficiaries: 100 Undergraduate Students
Scholarship Type: Undergraduate Scholarship
Application Deadline: 7th December 2026
SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW
Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship in Nigeria.
The Airtel Africa Foundation is offering scholarship opportunities to 100 high-performing undergraduate students studying Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and other technology-related courses at selected accredited Nigerian universities.
The fellowship is designed to support talented young Nigerians, expand access to technology education and strengthen Africa’s digital workforce.
Successful beneficiaries will receive support from 100 Level through to their final year of study, subject to meeting the programme’s stipulated conditions.
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
Successful applicants will receive:
- Tuition fee support.
- Financial stipends.
- Mentorship opportunities.
- Essential study materials and other academic needs.
ELIGIBLE COURSES
Students studying the following courses and other technology-related disciplines are encouraged to apply:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Cybersecurity
- Systems Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Other technology-related fields.
PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES
Eligible students must be studying at one of the following institutions:
- University of Lagos (UNILAG)
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
- Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
- University of Benin (UNIBEN)
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
- Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED)
- University of Abuja (UNIABUJA)
- University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
- Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
- University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
- University of Ibadan (UI)
WHO CAN APPLY?
The opportunity is open to high-performing undergraduate students enrolled in eligible ICT and technology-related programmes at the participating Nigerian universities.
Interested students should review the official application portal for the complete eligibility criteria and supporting documentation requirements.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official scholarship application portal:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, 7th December 2026.
Eligible students are encouraged to apply early and take advantage of this opportunity to receive financial and academic support throughout their undergraduate studies.
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