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Published: 11 Dec 2025
Airtel Africa Foundation (the “Foundation”) is the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in 14 countries in Africa. Our mission is to empower Africa through financial inclusion, education, environmental protection and digital inclusion.
The foundation launched the “Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship” program to support young Africans from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education in STEM, as part of the Foundation’s broader goal of increasing the proportion of African youth with advanced Tech skills and shaping the next generation of tech leaders from the continent. The Foundation is partnering with selected Universities to support meritorious African students who secure admission for a tech-related undergraduate program.
The program will be open to students of the following seven public universities in Nigeria:
| Application Deadline | Not Specified |
| Funding Type | Fully Funded |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | Airtel Nigeria |
Fellowship Coverage
The scholarship provides full academic support, including coverage for tuition, study materials, accommodation assistance, and a modest stipend. Exact disbursement details will be communicated directly to successful applicants.
Fellowships are for the full duration of the Bachelor of Tech, Science and Engineering programs for 4- 5 years
The eligibility criteria for this Fellowship are as follows:
Eligible Courses
Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Computer Technology, Data Science, Software engineering, Library and Information Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Telecommunication Engineering, and other tech or ICT-related fields.
Applicants should upload scanned copies of the following as part of the application:
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To apply, follow the steps below:
Scholarship FAQs
What is the Airtel Africa Foundation Undergraduate Tech Scholarship?
It is the first-ever scholarship programme under the Airtel Africa Foundation, created to support high-performing Nigerian undergraduates pursuing degrees in technology and ICT-related fields. The programme provides academic and financial support to selected students each year.
Who is eligible to apply?
How many students will be selected?
A total of 100 students will be selected this year.
Which universities are covered?
Participating universities are reviewed annually. Eligible institutions for each year will be listed on the application portal at the time of the call for entries. For this year, the seven universities are: 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), and Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED).
What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship provides full academic support, including coverage for tuition, study materials, accommodation assistance, and a modest stipend. Exact disbursement details will be communicated directly to successful applicants.
How do I apply?
Applications must be submitted through the official portal. Detailed instructions, timelines, and required documents will be provided on the application page once the call for entries opens.
What documents will I need?
While requirements may vary each year, applicants should prepare:
How will candidates be selected?
Through a transparent, merit-based process that includes application screening, eligibility checks, and assessments.
Can current beneficiaries re-apply next year?
The scholarship covers the entire duration of study, provided scholars meet renewal conditions as stated in the programme guidelines.
Who can I contact for support or enquiries?
All enquiries should be directed to the scholarship support team via email [email protected] or phone on 0700 123 7880 (Monday to Fridays 8 AM to 5 PM)
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