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7 Tech Scholarships & Training Opportunities for Africa

Technology 2 hrs ago
  • Aariz

    The African tech scene is buzzing — from Lagos to Nairobi, from Accra to Cape Town.

    World-class programs are training Africans for careers in software engineering, data analytics, AI, and beyond — many at no cost.

     

    Whether you’re just starting out or already in the tech space, these free or fully funded opportunities can help you level up.

     

     

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    1️⃣ ALX Africa

     

    💻 Skills: Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, AI.

    🎯 Perks: Free training, stipends for top learners, career placement support.

    🔗 Apply here

    https://www.alxafrica.com

     

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    2️⃣ Andela Learning Community

     

    🤝 Skills: Coding, product development, and other tech disciplines.

    🎯 Perks: Mentorship, peer learning, global-standard training via Google, Microsoft, Pluralsight.

    🔗 Learn more

    https://andela.com

     

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    3️⃣ Ingressive for Good (I4G)

     

    🛠 Skills: Data, Design, Programming.

    🎯 Perks: Free access to Coursera & Meta courses, a strong African tech community.

    🔗 Join here

    https://ingressive.org

     

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    4️⃣ Decagon Institute

     

    💻 Skills: Advanced Software Engineering.

    🎯 Perks: Laptop + accommodation + monthly allowance for top candidates.

    🔗 Apply here

     

    https://decagon.institute

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    5️⃣ Moringa School (Kenya & Remote)

     

    🛠 Skills: Software Development, Data Science.

    🎯 Perks: Scholarships for East Africans, remote learning options.

    🔗 Explore here

    https://moringaschool.com

     

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    6️⃣ Power Learn Project (PLP)

     

    🚀 Goal: Train 1 million African developers.

    🎯 Perks: Free full-stack dev, entrepreneurship, and soft skills courses.

    🔗 Start learning

    https://powerlearnproject.org

     

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    7️⃣ She Codes Africa (For Women)

     

    👩‍💻 Skills: Coding, design, and tech entrepreneurship.

    🎯 Perks: Mentorship, job matching, a women-focused community.

    🔗 Apply here

    https://shecodesafrica.org

     

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    💡 Final Word

     

    Applying is step one.

    Completing the training and building real-world projects is how you stand out — especially if you share your work on LinkedIn and GitHub.

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