Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Scholarship 2026/2027 for Undergraduates (Fully Funded in Africa)

The Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Scholarship 2026/2027 is a fully funded undergraduate award from the Airtel Africa Foundation for students at participating universities across Africa. It supports Bachelor's study in technology fields and covers tuition, accommodation, learning materials, a stipend, a laptop and connectivity.

It is open to nationals of participating countries who are admitted as first-year students for 2026/2027, come from low-income backgrounds and study STEM subjects such as Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or Information Technology. Applications go through the Scholastica platform. Read the sections below for eligibility, benefits and how to apply.

• Tuition covered
• Accommodation covered
• Learning materials provided
• Stipend provided
• Laptop provided
• Connectivity provided
• Career-readiness and leadership development
• Mentorship from Airtel Africa professionals
• Internship and early-career pathways within Airtel Africa and partner organisations

Undergraduate degree (first-year entry for the 2026/2027 academic year).

STEM-related fields, including:

• Software Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Computer Science
• Information Technology

Nationals of participating countries only. You must be a national of a country taking part in the program.

• You must be a national of a participating country.
• You must be admitted as a first-year student for the 2026/2027 academic year at a participating university.
• You must be from a low-income background.
• You must be studying a STEM-related field such as Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or Information Technology.
• Documents required: No specific documents are listed in the official source. Check the Scholastica application platform for the exact documents you need to submit.
• English / language requirement: No specific English or language test score is stated in the official source. Check with your participating university for its language requirements.

1. Confirm you are a national of a participating country and have been admitted as a first-year student for 2026/2027 at a participating university.
2. Go to the Scholastica platform.
3. Complete the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Scholarship application on Scholastica.
4. Submit your application before the deadline.

Aimed at high-potential African students from low-income backgrounds. Applications are made through the official application portal for your country.