Tunde Onakoya Launches ₦250 Million Tech Scholarship for NYSC Members, Graduates

Chess in Slums Africa founder, Tunde Onakoya, has partnered with Jobs59 founder Sam Otigba and AltSchool Africa founder HackSultan to launch a ₦250 million scholarship programme aimed at equipping Nigerian graduates with high-demand technology skills.

The initiative offers scholarships worth ₦160,000 per beneficiary, covering ₦10,000 for the application fee and ₦150,000 towards tuition for any diploma programme at AltSchool Africa. Selected participants will also receive career support, internship opportunities, and free laptops through a separate application process.

The scholarship is open to serving NYSC corps members, prospective corps members, and recent NYSC graduates.

Applicants are required to complete an online application through the NYSC Tech Scholarship portal, provide their NYSC details, choose a preferred diploma programme, and await eligibility review. Successful candidates will receive admission guidance and financial support.

Available diploma programmes include AI-Powered Fullstack Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, Data Analysis, Technical Product Management, and Digital Marketing Automation and Sales.

The programmes will run for between nine and 12 months, with participants becoming eligible to apply for internships from the sixth month.

In addition to technical training, beneficiaries will receive career mentorship, portfolio development support, internship opportunities, and job placement assistance through Jobs59.

According to the organisers, the initiative is designed to help young Nigerians build practical digital skills and improve their employment prospects after completing the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.

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