The She Code Africa Laptop Scholarship 2026 is focused on celebrating and empowering young girls and women in technology across Africa. The initiative provides personal laptops and technical support to help beneficiaries build sustainable careers in tech and IT.
This programme is designed to promote equal representation of women across all technology roles while fostering technical growth, mentorship, networking, and career visibility.
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Scholarship Summary
Host Country: Nigeria
Category: Training
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Reward: Laptop | Financial support | Free internet access | Training opportunities
IELTS: Not required
Deadline: March 1, 2026
About the Scholarship
She Code Africa is a thriving community of over 10,000 members across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Uganda, South Africa, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Rwanda, Liberia, and other African countries.
Through the Laptop Scholarship Programme, the organisation seeks to bridge the digital gap by ensuring young women without access to personal computers can pursue their tech ambitions. The initiative is built on the belief that every girl deserves equal access to technology and the opportunity to succeed in the digital economy.
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Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the 2026 She Code Africa Laptop Scholarship, applicants must:
Be a female applicant.
Be following She Code Africa on Instagram, Twitter (X), Facebook, or LinkedIn.
Not already own a working laptop.
Have already started their journey in tech.
Be available to receive the laptop in person in FCT Abuja, Enugu State, Osun State, or Bayelsa State.
Be a registered member of the She Code Africa community (membership required before applying).
Benefits
Selected recipients will receive:
A personal laptop for learning and building projects.
Access to She Code Africa Academy and mentorship programmes.
Career support for full-time employment, entrepreneurial ventures, or professional certifications.
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How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should visit the official She Code Africa application page and complete the online application form before the March 1, 2026 deadline.
Applicants are advised to ensure they meet all eligibility requirements before submitting their applications.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
Best wishes to all applicants.
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