Serving NYSC corps members, prospective corps members, and recent graduates can now apply for a ₦250 million tech scholarship and free laptop program.
Initiated by Chess in Slums founder Tunde Onakoya, Jobs59 founder Sam Otigba, and AltSchool Africa founder HackSultan, the program provides full tuition funding and hands-on digital training to help Nigerian graduates land high-paying tech roles.
Scholarship Coverage & Benefits
Each awarded scholarship is worth ₦160,000, which completely covers:
Application Fee: ₦10,000
Full Tuition: ₦150,000
The program will sponsor roughly 1,500+ Nigerian graduates and corps members for intensive tech diploma courses.
Free Laptop Program
To ensure internet and device access do not limit participants, eligible applicants can apply for a Free Laptop Add-on.
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Note: The laptop application is completed as a secondary step after your initial scholarship approval.
Available Courses (9 to 12 Months)
The programs are designed for absolute beginners as well as intermediate learners. Participants are eligible for internship applications starting in Month 6.
- AI-Powered Fullstack Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Engineering
- Data Analysis
- Technical Product Management
- Digital Marketing Automation & Sales
Beyond coursework, beneficiaries receive direct career mentorship, portfolio coaching, and direct internship matching through Jobs59.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the ₦160,000 scholarship, you must be:
- A currently serving NYSC corps member
- A prospective corps member awaiting deployment
- A recent NYSC graduate/alumnus
How to Apply for the NYSC Tech Scholarship
- Visit the Portal: Go directly to the AltSchool Africa NYSC Scholarship Page: https://altschoolafrica.com/nysc
- Fill out Details: Complete the application form using your NYSC details (Call-up number or State Code).
- Select Course: Choose your preferred tech diploma track.
- Submit for Review: Submit your application for eligibility verification.
- Request Laptop: Once approved, follow the onboarding instructions to submit your laptop request if needed.
Disclaimer
Edfrica shares opportunities for informational purposes only. Results and funding outcomes are not guaranteed.
