About this opportunity
Applications are now open for the Digital Jewels Africa Scholarship 2026 , an initiative under the DJ Cares Scholarship Scheme designed to support outstanding but financially disadvantaged Nigerian students pursuing Information Technology (IT)-related degrees in public universities. The scholarship aims to nurture the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, software developers, IT governance experts, and digital innovators by providing financial support and opportunities for career development.
Scholarship Benefits Successful applicants will receive: 100% coverage of university tuition fees from the time the scholarship is awarded until the completion of their degree programme Opportunities to learn and engage with leading IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) firms and experts Career development and professional networking opportunities Industry exposure through the Digital Jewels ecosystem.
Eligibility
Applicants must: Be Nigerian students enrolled in a Federal or State public university Be pursuing an IT-related course , such as: Computer Science Computer Engineering Software Engineering Information Technology Cybersecurity Electrical/Electronics Engineering (IT-focused), or related disciplines Demonstrate strong academic performance Show financial need Meet all additional
Eligibility
stated on the official application portal. Why This Matters Nigeria’s digital economy continues to create demand for highly skilled technology professionals.
Through the DJ Cares Scholarship, Digital Jewels Africa is investing in talented students by removing financial barriers to education while connecting them with industry leaders and career development opportunities in information technology.
Application timeline
August 17, 2026.
Application steps
Interested and eligible students can submit their applications through the official scholarship portal: https://www. digitaljewels.
net/djcaresscholarship
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