The Airtel Africa Foundation is inviting applications from Nigerian undergraduates for its 2026/2027 Tech Fellowship, a scholarship programme supporting students pursuing technology-related degrees at selected public universities.
The fellowship will support 100 high-performing students, providing financial assistance and professional development opportunities throughout their undergraduate education.
Beyond helping students pay for university, the programme aims to develop the next generation of African technology professionals through mentorship, career development and exposure to the technology industry.
About the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship
The Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship is an education initiative designed to help talented African students from low-income backgrounds access university education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Through the programme, selected Nigerian students can receive scholarship support from their first year through to their final year, subject to meeting the programme’s academic and other renewal conditions.
The fellowship is part of a broader effort to strengthen Africa’s technology workforce by removing financial barriers to higher education and preparing young people for careers in the digital economy.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive financial and professional development support, including:
- Full tuition support: Financial coverage for university tuition throughout the approved period of study.
- Accommodation: Support towards university accommodation.
- Monthly stipend: Financial assistance to help cover students’ living expenses.
- Learning materials: Support for essential academic resources.
- Laptop and internet connectivity: Access to digital tools and connectivity needed for academic work.
- Professional mentorship: Guidance from Airtel Africa professionals and other industry leaders.
- Career development: Training in leadership, technical and professional skills.
- Career opportunities: Potential internship and early-career pathways within Airtel Africa and partner organisations.
The scholarship is intended to support students throughout their undergraduate education, subject to the fellowship’s conditions.
Eligibility Requirements
The 2026/2027 Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship is open to Nigerian students pursuing undergraduate degrees in technology and ICT-related disciplines at participating universities.
Eligible fields of study include:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Cybersecurity
- Systems Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Other technology-related disciplines.
Applicants must be studying at one of the participating Nigerian universities.
Participating Universities
The 2026/2027 scholarship announcement identifies the following 12 institutions:
- 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)
You must be studying an eligible course at one of these institutions to be considered.
How to Apply for the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship
Interested and eligible students should complete their applications online through the designated application portal.
Follow these steps:
- Visit the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship application portal.
- Create an account or sign in if you already have one.
- Complete the application form with your personal and academic information.
- Provide the required supporting documents.
- Review your information and submit your application.
Check the application portal for the complete list of required documents and eligibility conditions before submitting your application.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the 2026/2027 Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship is December 7, 2026.
Interested students should submit their applications before the deadline.
