Applications are now open for the Tunde Onakoya Scholarship Program, a ₦250 million initiative designed to equip Nigerian youths with in-demand digital skills.
The Tunde Onakoya Scholarship is a partnership between Chess in Slums Africa founder, Tunde Onakoya, Jobs59 founder, Sam Otigba, and AltSchool Africa founder, HackSultan. The programme provides scholarships worth up to ₦160,000, career mentorship, internship opportunities, job placement support, and free laptops for selected beneficiaries.
If you are a current NYSC corps member, a recent graduate, or preparing for NYSC, the Tunde Onakoya Tech Scholarship offers an excellent opportunity to build a successful career in technology.
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Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Up to ₦160,000 scholarship support
- ₦10,000 towards the application fee
- ₦150,000 towards tuition fees
- Admission into a globally recognized AltSchool Africa diploma programme
- Career mentorship
- Internship opportunities
- Job placement support through Jobs59
- Free laptop for selected beneficiaries
The NYSC Scholarship Fund is designed to help young Nigerians gain practical technology skills for today’s job market.
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Available Courses
Applicants for Tunde Onakoya Tech Scholarship can choose from several diploma programmes, including:
- AI-Powered Fullstack Engineering
- Data Science
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Engineering
- Product Management
- Product Design
- Business and Digital Marketing
- Other technology-related diploma programmes
The courses last between 9 and 12 months.
Who Can Apply?
The Tunde Onakoya NYSC scholarship is open to:
- Current NYSC corps members
- Recent NYSC graduates
- Nigerians preparing for NYSC
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How to Apply for the Tunde Onakoya Scholarship Program
Follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to the AltSchool Africa Portal.
Step 2: Click “Apply for ₦160,000 Support.”
Step 3: Complete the online application form.
Step 4: Select your NYSC status.
Step 5: Choose your preferred diploma programme.
Step 6: Submit your application for review.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Tunde Onakoya Scholarship worth?
Successful applicants will receive up to ₦160,000 in scholarship support.
Who is eligible?
The Tunde Onakoya Scholarship is open to current NYSC corps members, recent graduates, and prospective corps members.
What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers tuition support, application fee support, mentorship, internships, job placement, and free laptops for selected beneficiaries.
Is there a laptop support scheme?
Yes. The Tunde Onakoya Tech Scholarship includes a Laptop Scholarship Add-on for selected applicants who do not own a laptop.
Application Deadline: Not Specified
