Applications are expected to open for the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship 2026, a scholarship initiative designed to support 100 high-performing undergraduate students studying Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and other technology-related courses at selected Nigerian universities.
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The scholarship will provide financial and academic support to successful applicants from their 100 level through to their final year, subject to meeting the programme’s stipulated conditions.
The initiative forms part of the broader Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship, a pan-African programme focused on expanding access to technology education, developing young talents, and strengthening Africa’s digital workforce.
Through this initiative, selected students will receive support to pursue their university education while benefiting from mentorship and other essential academic resources.
Summary:
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- Scholarship Name: Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship 2026
- Host Organisation: Airtel Africa
- Number of Beneficiaries: 100 Nigerian undergraduates
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Eligible Institutions: 12 selected Nigerian universities
- Eligible Fields: ICT and technology-related courses
- Scholarship Duration: From 100 level to final year, subject to conditions
- Benefits: Tuition support, stipends, mentorship, and essential study needs
- Application Deadline: Monday, 7 December 2026
About the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship
The Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship is part of Airtel Africa’s commitment to supporting education and developing technology talent across the continent.
The programme seeks to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in Africa’s digital economy by providing young people with opportunities to access quality technology education.
In Nigeria, the fellowship will support 100 outstanding undergraduate students studying technology-related disciplines at selected accredited universities.
Successful candidates will receive support throughout their undergraduate studies, provided they continue to meet the programme’s requirements.
Eligible Courses
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The scholarship is available to students pursuing undergraduate degrees in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and other related technology disciplines.
Eligible courses include:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Cybersecurity
- Systems Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Other technology-related fields.
Participating Universities
Applicants must be studying at one of the following 12 participating Nigerian universities:
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- 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)
Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship Scholarship Benefits
Selected students will receive financial and academic support throughout the scholarship period.
The benefits include:
- Tuition Support: Assistance with university tuition fees.
- Financial Stipends: Stipends to support students during their studies.
- Mentorship: Access to mentorship opportunities to support academic and professional development.
- Essential Study Needs: Support for other important academic requirements and learning resources.
The scholarship is designed to reduce the financial burden of university education while helping beneficiaries develop the skills needed to contribute to Africa’s growing technology sector.
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Eligibility Requirements
The scholarship is intended for high-performing undergraduate students studying ICT and technology-related courses at the 12 participating Nigerian universities.
Eligible applicants should ensure that they meet the programme’s requirements and conditions before submitting an application.
Important: Applicants should consult the official application guidelines for the complete eligibility criteria, including any academic performance requirements and supporting documents.
Deadline is Monday, 7 December 2026.
