The Airtel Africa Foundation has announced the commencement of its 2025 undergraduate scholarship programme for Nigerian students, aimed at expanding access to quality higher education and empowering young Africans through financial and technology-focused education.

The scholarship, known as the Airtel Africa Scholarship, is a fully funded initiative that covers tuition fees, living stipends, accommodation and other study-related expenses for selected beneficiaries throughout the duration of their undergraduate studies.

According to information released by the Foundation, the programme aligns with Airtel Africa’s broader mission of supporting education and building advanced skills among African youth, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

The Airtel Africa Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa Plc, a leading telecommunications and mobile money services provider operating in 14 African countries. As part of its social investment strategy, the Foundation launched the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship Programme to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.

Under the scheme, the Foundation is partnering with selected public universities in Nigeria to provide financial support to meritorious students who have secured admission into tech-related undergraduate programmes.

A summary of the scholarship shows that it is open exclusively to Nigerian undergraduates, with no requirement for IELTS. The award includes full tuition coverage, a living stipend and accommodation support. However, the application deadline has not yet been specified.

To be eligible for the Airtel Africa Foundation Scholarship, applicants must be newly admitted (100-level) undergraduate students of participating public universities. They must not be beneficiaries of any other scholarship, fellowship or grant covering the same purpose.

Other eligibility criteria include possession of at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in one sitting, a minimum score of 230 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), and valid admission documents such as a JAMB result slip, university admission letter, school identity card and WAEC or equivalent certificate.

Applicants are also required to demonstrate genuine financial need to qualify for the programme.

The Foundation disclosed that the scholarship will be awarded to 100 Nigerian undergraduate students, and will cover study and living costs for a period of four to five years, depending on the course of study.

Documents required for application include a completed application form, a recent passport-sized photograph in JPEG format not exceeding 200 kilobytes, university admission letter, UTME result, O’ Level results and, where applicable, A’ Level, OND or NCE certificates.

Interested and qualified candidates are advised to apply by visiting the official scholarship webpage, creating an application account, verifying their details and completing the online application form with all required documents attached.

The Foundation also encouraged prospective applicants to stay informed through scholarship alert platforms on WhatsApp and other social media channels, noting that updates on deadlines and further instructions would be communicated accordingly.

The Airtel Africa Scholarship is part of ongoing efforts by corporate and philanthropic organisations to support human capital development in Nigeria and across the African continent.
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