About this opportunity
Applications are open for the NYSC to Tech Job Scholarship Fund , a ₦250 million initiative designed to help eligible Nigerian graduates and NYSC participants gain practical technology skills and improve their chances of accessing jobs and internships in the digital economy. The fund is being shared among 1,562 eligible learners , with each successful applicant receiving approximately ₦160,000 in part-scholarship support towards an eligible AltSchool Africa technology diploma.
Scholarship Benefits Successful applicants can receive: ₦160,000 in scholarship support ₦10,000 towards the application fee ₦150,000 towards tuition fees Access to an eligible technology diploma programme Practical, industry-aligned technical training Career support and mentorship Opportunities for internships and job placement after completing the programme Potential laptop support for selected learners who do not have a device for learning. Important: This is a partial scholarship , not a fully funded scholarship.
Beneficiaries will still be required to pay the remaining school fees after the ₦160,000 support is applied.
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to: Current NYSC corps members Recent NYSC alumni Nigerians preparing to begin their NYSC service. Applicants will be required to provide information about their NYSC status, preferred technology diploma programme, and career goals.
Available Technology Programmes Eligible applicants can choose from technology-focused diploma pathways, including: AI-Powered Fullstack Engineering Cybersecurity Data Analysis Cloud Engineering Technical Product Management Digital Marketing Automation and Sales. Career Support The initiative is designed to go beyond training.
Learners will build practical skills and portfolios during the programme, with opportunities to apply for internships from the sixth month. After completing the diploma, graduates may also receive support connecting with internship opportunities, entry-level jobs, and hiring partners.
Why This Matters Many young Nigerian graduates leave university without the practical technical skills employers are looking for. This scholarship provides eligible NYSC participants and recent graduates with an opportunity to use their service year or post-service period to gain in-demand technology skills and build evidence of what they can do.
Application timeline
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Application timeline
Application steps
Interested applicants can learn more and apply through the official scholarship portal: Apply Now
Who can apply
- eligible Nigerian graduates and NYSC participants gain practical technology skills and improve their chances of accessing jobs and internships in the digital economy
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