How to apply for Tunde Onakoya’s ₦250m scholarship, free laptop

A significant scholarship fund, totaling ₦250 million, has been launched in Nigeria to equip current National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and recent graduates with crucial technology skills. This initiative is a collaborative effort between Tunde Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Sam Otigba, founder of Jobs59, and HackSultan, founder of ALT school.

The program aims to address a perceived gap in the job market by providing successful applicants with scholarships valued at ₦160,000 each. This amount covers tuition fees for diploma programs at AltSchool Africa, alongside essential career support, internship opportunities, and, for a select group, complimentary laptops to aid their studies.

Otigba highlighted the initiative's societal contribution, stating, "We're solving the Olodo uprising pandemic, one NYSC at a time. That’s our contribution to society." He emphasized the goal of helping recent graduates gain practical, in-demand tech skills that directly lead to employment.

Eligible candidates include current NYSC corps members, prospective members, and recent alumni. They can apply through a dedicated portal, selecting their preferred diploma program. Available courses span a range of high-demand fields, including AI-Powered Fullstack Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, Data Analysis, Technical Product Management, and Digital Marketing Automation and Sales. These programs typically run for nine to 12 months, with internship applications opening from the sixth month.

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We’re solving the Olodo uprising pandemic, one NYSC at a time. That’s our contribution to society. That’s why Tunde Onakoya, HackSultan and I are launching a ₦250 million scholarship fund to help recent graduates gain real, in-demand tech skills that lead to jobs.