Applications are open for the 2026/2027 Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship in Nigeria. The programme is aimed at supporting 100 high-performing undergraduate students studying Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and other technology-related courses at participating Nigerian universities.
The current call describes support for successful beneficiaries from 100 Level through to their final year, subject to the programme's conditions. The fellowship is part of the Airtel Africa Foundation's wider effort to expand access to technology education and develop Africa's digital workforce.
MySchoolGist previously reported on the Airtel Africa Foundation 2025/2026 Undergraduate Tech Scholarship. That was an earlier intake. Applicants should use the 2026/2027 university list and the current application instructions below rather than assume that every previous-cycle requirement still applies.
Participating universities
The 2026/2027 Nigeria call lists the following 12 participating institutions:
- University of Lagos (UNILAG).
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
- Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
- 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).
Eligible courses
The fellowship targets students enrolled in undergraduate ICT and technology-related programmes. The current call highlights the following fields:
- Computer Science.
- Information Technology.
- Cybersecurity.
- Systems Engineering.
- Software Engineering.
- Other eligible technology-related disciplines.
Fellowship benefits
Current Nigeria call announcements list tuition support, stipends, mentorship and essential study needs among the benefits for selected students.
The Airtel Africa Foundation's wider fellowship information describes a broader support package that includes undergraduate tuition, accommodation, learning materials, a stipend, a laptop and connectivity. It also highlights career-readiness and leadership development, mentorship from Airtel Africa professionals, internship and early-career pathways and access to an alumni network. Applicants should check the current Nigeria application instructions for the exact benefits and conditions attached to this intake.
Who is eligible?
The 2026/2027 opportunity is intended for high-performing undergraduate students studying eligible ICT or technology-related courses at one of the 12 participating universities. The current announcement describes support beginning at 100 Level and continuing through the final year, provided the beneficiary meets the programme's conditions.
Applicants should confirm the precise entry-level, academic-performance and document requirements in the live application form. Requirements published for the 2025/2026 intake should not automatically be treated as requirements for the new cycle.
How to apply
Interested students should review the application instructions supplied with the 2026/2027 call before submitting. The Airtel Africa Foundation's official Tech Fellowship page explains the wider programme and its benefits. At the time of checking, the Nigeria application button on that general page still directed applicants to a 2025 application cycle, so candidates should not use that older form for the 2026/2027 intake.
Applicants should use the current 2026/2027 application form supplied in the intake announcement and confirm its closing date before submitting. Several current call notices report 7 December 2026, while at least one scholarship directory lists 4 December 2026. To avoid missing the opportunity, applicants should check the live form and submit by the earlier date if that is the deadline shown there.
Application deadline
Current 2026/2027 notices report an application deadline of 7 December 2026, although another directory lists 4 December 2026. The Foundation's general programme page does not currently display a cycle-specific deadline. Confirm the final date in the live application form and apply as early as possible.
For further programme information, visit the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship page.
