Learn how to apply for Tunde Onakoya's ₦250m scholarship offering ₦160,000 tech support and free laptops for eligible applicants.
Applications Open for ₦250 Million Tech Scholarship
Young Nigerians, particularly National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, recent graduates and prospective corps members, can now apply for the ₦250 million NYSC Scholarship Fund supported by Chess in Slums Africa, founded by renowned chess master Tunde Onakoya, in partnership with AltSchool Africa. (AltSchool Africa)
The initiative is designed to help young Nigerians build careers in technology by providing ₦160,000 worth of educational support toward globally accredited diploma programmes, with selected beneficiaries also eligible for free laptops through a separate donation programme. (AltSchool Africa)
What Beneficiaries Receive
Successful applicants will receive:
₦160,000 scholarship support
₦10,000 towards the application fee
₦150,000 towards tuition fees
Opportunity to study a globally accredited tech diploma
Career support and internship opportunities
Access to mentorship
Opportunity to receive a free donated laptop (subject to a separate selection process). (AltSchool Africa)
Who Can Apply?
The scholarship is open to:
Current NYSC corps members
Recent NYSC graduates
Nigerians preparing to begin NYSC
Applicants can choose from several technology programmes, including:
AI-Powered Fullstack Engineering
Data Science
Cybersecurity
Cloud Engineering
Product Management
Product Design
Business and Digital Marketing
Other technology-focused diploma programmes. (AltSchool Africa)
How to Apply
Interested applicants should:
Visit the NYSC scholarship application portal on AltSchool Africa. AltSchool Africa NYSC Scholarship Portal
Select "Apply for ₦160,000 Support."
Complete the online application form.
Indicate your NYSC status.
Choose your preferred diploma programme.
Submit your application for review by the admissions team. (AltSchool Africa)
Can You Get a Free Laptop?
Yes, but not automatically.
According to AltSchool Africa, donated laptops are available in limited quantities under a separate process from the scholarship application. Applicants interested in receiving a laptop must wait for additional announcements on eligibility and selection. (AltSchool Africa)
Why the Initiative Matters
The scholarship seeks to remove financial barriers preventing young Nigerians from acquiring digital skills.
Founded by Tunde Onakoya through Chess in Slums Africa, the initiative aims to transform the NYSC service year into an opportunity for career development by equipping young people with in-demand technology skills that can improve their employability in Nigeria and globally. (AltSchool Africa)
As Nigeria's digital economy continues to expand, programmes such as this are expected to help bridge the country's technology skills gap while creating more employment opportunities for young graduates.
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