Airtel Nigeria is set to empower 100 Nigerian students pursuing studies in information and communication technology-related fields with the launch of its Undergraduate Tech Scholarship Programme. This programme is powered by Airtel Africa Foundation.
Dr Segun Ogunsanya, the Chairman of Airtel Africa, revealed this in a statement at a world press conference held recently in Lagos.
According to him, the initiative will cover tuition, accommodation, study materials, and a stipend from the first year to the final year of study. The programme is designed to eliminate financial barriers and enable students to focus on academic and technical achievement.
The Foundation stated that the eligible courses include Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and other ICT disciplines. Beneficiaries are drawn from 100-level students enrolled in approved programmes in public universities, including the University of Lagos, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Ahmadu Bello University, the University of Benin, Obafemi Awolowo University, the University of Ilorin, and Tai Solarin University of Education.
Dr Ogunsanya said the scholarships reflect the Foundation’s long-standing commitment to supporting young Africans.
His words, “At Airtel Africa Foundation, our vision has always been to create opportunities where talent meets ambition. With this scholarship, we are investing in Nigeria’s future tech leaders, giving them the resources and confidence to thrive in an increasingly digital world.”
Also speaking, the Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Mr Dinesh Balsingh, said the initiative reinforces the company’s commitment to education as a key pillar of its social investments.