Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship 2026/2027

Successful applicants will receive financial and academic support from 100 level through to their final year, subject to meeting the programme’s conditions.

Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship. 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

Application Deadline: December 7, 2026.

Requirements:

* Must be an undergraduate student at one of the 12 participating Nigerian universities.
* Must be studying ICT or a technology-related course

Benefits

* Tuition support.
* Financial stipends.
* Mentorship opportunities.

Deadline: December 2026.

Selected fellows will receive support covering tuition, stipends, mentorship and essential study needs throughout their academic journey.

Requirements

• 100 high-performing undergraduates studying ICT and technology-related courses at accredited Nigerian universities will be supported from 100 level to final year, provided certain conditions are met.
• The scholarship forms part of the broader Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship, a pan-African initiative focused on expanding access to tech education for young people and strengthening Africa’s digital workforce.
• Eligible students are encouraged to seize this opportunity to advance their education and build meaningful careers in technology. If you are ready to shape the future, this is your moment.

The 2026/2027 fellowship is open to students pursuing undergraduate degrees in the following fields:

1. Computer Science
2. Information Technology
3. Cybersecurity
4. Systems Engineering
5. Software Engineering
6. Other technology-related fields.

The scholarship is available to students at the following 12 Nigerian universities:

1. University of Lagos (UNILAG).
2. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
3. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU).
4. University of Benin (UNIBEN).
5. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU).
6. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN).
7. Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED).
8. University of Abuja (UNIABUJA).
9. University of Uyo (UNIUYO).
10. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO).
11. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID).
12. University of Ibadan (UI).

Eligibility Requirements

The supplied scholarship announcement identifies students pursuing eligible technology-related undergraduate programmes at the 12 participating universities as the target applicants.

Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• Tuition support: Financial support towards university tuition fees.
• Stipends: Financial assistance for students during their studies.
• Mentorship: Guidance from professionals and experienced individuals in the technology industry.
• Essential study needs: Support with important academic and learning requirements.