Apply now for the Tunde Onakoya ₦250 Million Tech Scholarship 2026 for Nigerian NYSC corps members and graduates. Get ₦160,000 funding, mentorship, internship, job placement, and a free laptop.
The scholarship is a partnership between Tunde Onakoya (Founder of Chess in Slums Africa), Sam Otigba (Founder of Jobs59), HackSultan, and AltSchool Africa. Through this initiative, a ₦250 million scholarship fund will support eligible applicants with tuition funding, career mentorship, internship opportunities, and job placement support. Selected beneficiaries may also receive a free laptop to aid their learning journey.
Tunde Onakoya Tech Scholarship 2026 Summary
Below is a quick overview of the Tunde Onakoya ₦250 Million Tech Scholarship 2026.
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Scholarship Providers: Tunde Onakoya, Jobs59, HackSultan, and AltSchool Africa
- Scholarship Type: Tech Scholarship
- Eligible Applicants: Nigerian NYSC corps members, prospective corps members, and recent NYSC alumni
- Total Scholarship Fund: ₦250 Million
- Scholarship Value: ₦160,000 per successful applicant
- Application Mode: Online
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Tunde Onakoya Tech Scholarship 2026 will enjoy the following benefits:
- ₦160,000 total scholarship support, which includes:
- ₦10,000 towards the application fee
- ₦150,000 towards tuition fees
- Access to a globally accredited AltSchool Africa diploma programme
- Career mentorship from experienced industry professionals
- Internship opportunities with reputable companies
- Job placement support through Jobs59
- Guidance on building a professional tech portfolio
- Opportunity to receive a free laptop if selected
- Practical hands on training in high demand technology fields
Available Diploma Programmes
Applicants can choose from several in-demand technology diploma programmes offered by AltSchool Africa, including:
- AI Powered Fullstack Engineering
- Cloud Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analysis
- Technical Product Management
- Digital Marketing Automation and Sales
Eligibility Criteria for Tunde Onakoya Tech Scholarship 2026
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must fall under one of the following categories:
- Current NYSC corps members
- Prospective NYSC corps members
- Recent NYSC alumni
Applicants must also be Nigerian citizens with a strong interest in building a career in the technology industry.
How to Apply for Tunde Onakoya Tech Scholarship 2026
Go to the Tunde Onakoya Tech Scholarship portal to apply.
