Applications are currently being accepted for the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship 2026/2027 Undergraduate Scholarship for Young Nigerians. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The program is designed to support Nigerian students pursuing technology-related degree programmes at selected public universities. The fellowship provides financial and academic support to talented students, helping them develop the technical skills needed to contribute to Africa’s growing digital economy. Selected fellows will receive support covering tuition, stipends, mentorship and essential study needs throughout their academic journey.
Successful applicants will receive:
The 2026/2027 fellowship is open to students pursuing undergraduate degrees in the following fields:
Computer Science
Information Technology
Cybersecurity
Systems Engineering
Software Engineering
Other technology-related fields.
Participating Universities
The scholarship is available to students at the following 12 Nigerian universities:
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).
Applicants must be studying an eligible technology-related course at one of the participating institutions.
Eligibility Requirements
The supplied scholarship announcement identifies students pursuing eligible technology-related undergraduate programmes at the 12 participating universities as the target applicants.
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