Apply to Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship
Scholarship Opportunity Announcement
SCHOLARSHIP TITLE: Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship 2026/2027
SPONSOR: Airtel Africa Foundation
ELIGIBLE COUNTRY: Nigeria
ACADEMIC SESSION: 2026/2027
TARGET BENEFICIARIES: 100 Undergraduate Students
SCHOLARSHIP TYPE: Full Undergraduate Fellowship
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, 7th December 2026
Program Overview
Applications are now officially open for the 2026/2027 Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship in Nigeria.
The Airtel Africa Foundation is offering comprehensive financial and professional support to 100 high-performing undergraduate students pursuing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and technology-related disciplines at selected accredited Nigerian universities.
Designed to empower talented young Nigerians, expand equitable access to STEM education, and fortify Africa’s digital workforce, this fellowship supports selected beneficiaries from their 100 Level through to their final year of study (subject to maintaining stipulated academic conditions).
Fellowship Benefits
Selected fellows will receive a robust support package tailored for academic and professional success:
Tuition Coverage: Direct tuition fee support throughout the program duration.
Financial Stipend: Ongoing allowances to cover living costs.
Mentorship & Networking: Direct access to industry experts and professional networks.
Academic Resources: Essential study materials and academic tools.
Eligible Disciplines
Students enrolled in the following or related technology programs are invited to apply:
Computer Science
Information Technology
Cybersecurity
Systems Engineering
Software Engineering
Other ICT and technology-related fields
Participating Institutions
Applicants must be currently enrolled at one of the following accredited 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)
Eligibility & Criteria
Must be a high-performing undergraduate student enrolled in an eligible ICT/technology degree program at one of the 12 participating universities.
Must satisfy the academic performance and documentation requirements set by the Airtel Africa Foundation.
Application Instructions
Review the full eligibility requirements and prepare your supporting documentation.
Complete and submit the online application form before the deadline via the official portal: [Official Application Portal]
Important Note: Applications close on Monday, 7th December 2026. Early submission is strongly recommended.
