The Airtel Africa Foundation has announced the Airtel Africa Scholarship for Undergraduates 2026, a fully funded opportunity for Nigerian students enrolled in public universities.
The scholarship aligns with Airtel Africa Foundation’s mission to empower Africans through education and digital inclusion, with a strong focus on building future tech leaders across the continent.
This post highlights the scholarship details, eligibility criteria, benefits, required documents, and the step-by-step application process.
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Airtel Africa Scholarship 2026 – Summary
Host Organisation: Airtel Africa Foundation
Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Benefits: Tuition | Living Stipend | Accommodation | Study Expenses
IELTS Requirement: Not Required
Deadline: Not Specified
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About Airtel Africa Foundation
Airtel Africa Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa Plc, a leading telecommunications and mobile money services provider operating across 14 African countries.
The Foundation launched the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship Program to support young Africans from disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing tech-related undergraduate degrees, with the goal of increasing Africa’s pool of highly skilled technology professionals.
The program is implemented in partnership with selected Nigerian universities to support meritorious students admitted into STEM-related courses.
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Eligibility Requirements for Airtel Africa Scholarship 2026
To be considered for the Airtel Foundation Scholarship, applicants must:
Be an undergraduate student admitted into a participating public university in Nigeria
Be a 100-level (new entrant) student
Be enrolled in a tech-related or STEM programme
Have scored a minimum of 230 in JAMB
Possess five (5) O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in one sitting
Demonstrate financial need
Not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship, fellowship, or grant
Have valid JAMB results, admission letter, school ID card, and WAEC result
Benefits of Airtel Africa Scholarship 2026
Successful applicants will receive:
Full tuition coverage
Living stipend
Accommodation support
Coverage of study-related expenses
Scholarship support for 4–5 years, depending on the course duration
📌 Number of Awards: 100 Nigerian undergraduate students
Required Documents
Applicants must be prepared to submit the following:
Completed scholarship application form
Recent passport photograph (JPEG format, not more than 200KB)
University admission letter
UTME (JAMB) result
O’Level result(s)
A’Level / OND / NCE result(s), where applicable
How to Apply for Airtel Africa Scholarship 2026 (Step-by-Step)
1. Click the Apply button on the scholarship portal
2. Create a Scholastica application account
3. Verify your account and log in to the dashboard
4. Complete the application form
5. Upload all required documents
6. Submit your application
👉 CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Application Deadline
Deadline: Not Specified
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