Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship 2026/2027 Opens for Nigerian Undergraduates Nigerian undergraduates

Nigerian undergraduates pursuing technology-related degrees can now apply for the 2026/2027 Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship designed to help talented students from low income backgrounds access university education and develop careers in the digital economy.

The fellowship will support 100 students from their first year through to their final year of study subject to the programme’s conditions.

Quick Overview

• Scholarship Provider: Airtel Africa Foundation
• Eligible Country: Nigeria
• Eligible Applicants: Undergraduates studying technology OR ICT related courses
• Scholarship Benefits: (1)Tuition support (2)mentorship
• Application Deadline: 7 December 2026

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Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship Fellowship

The Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship is an educational initiative of the Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc.

The programme aims to expand access to higher education for talented African students from disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Through financial assistance, professional mentorship and career development opportunities, the foundation help beneficiaries acquire the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to Africa’s growing technology sector.

Benefits

• Tuition fee assistance.
• stipends.
• Essential study materials and academic resources provision.
• Mentorship from technology professionals and industry leaders.

Eligible Universities

The 2026/2027 Nigerian fellowship announcements list the following 12 participating universities:

1. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
2. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
3. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (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)

Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship Eligible Courses

The fellowship targets students pursuing undergraduate degrees in technology and ICT-related disciplines.

Relevant fields include:

• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Cybersecurity
• Systems Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Other eligible technology-related disciplines

How to Apply

Interested candidates should Visit the official application page linked below

Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship 2026/2027 Application Page

Application Deadline

The deadline for the 2026/2027 Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship is 7 December 2026.

Source: Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship 2026/2027 Application Page