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Udacity/Access Bank Advance Africa Scholarship Program 2024

Access Bank and Udacity are calling for applications from Africans who are interested in learning tech-forward skills to kick-start careers in the banking industry for its 2024/2025 Advance Africa Scholarship Program. The deadline for the submission of applications is December 29, 2024.Udacity:Access Bank Advance Africa Scholarship Program

Udacity is collaborating with Access Bank, a multinational commercial bank, to empower people in Africa who are interested in learning tech-forward skills to kick-start careers in the banking industry in 2024-2025.

They are proud to provide hands-on learning opportunities in fields such as Business Analytics, Programming, Data Science, Product Management and Digital Marketing. Scholarship recipients will complete a portfolio of real-world projects that demonstrate mastery of highly sought-after tech skills.The program is completely free to all scholarship recipients. Access Bank covers the costs.

Udacity/Access Bank Advance Africa Scholarship Program Details

Udacity and Access Bank are committed to closing the divide between the number of tech jobs available and the number of Africans working in tech by providing opportunities to those who would not otherwise have them. That starts with ensuring a robust pipeline of trained, talented tech professionals. Together, they are offering:

  • 2,000 Nanodegree program scholarships for Africans to build practical, in-demand, cutting-edge tech skills.
  • Engagement with classmates in a robust, actively managed, student community.
  • Subject matter experts and on-demand tutors.

The scholarship will create upskilling opportunities for individuals and give them the skills needed in the digital world. In fact, the tech industry comprises some of the highest growth, most in-demand careers today.

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How Udacity/Access Bank Advance Africa Scholarship Program Works

Phase 1: Challenge Course

20,000 Access Bank Scholarship applicants in the form of 4 rolling cohorts, will be selected to participate in a Challenge Course, with the second cohort beginning in December 2024. Each cohort will consist of 5,000 participants.

During this first phase of the scholarship, students work through one of the five initial Challenge Courses that comprise of course text, content and quizzes (no projects) for Business Analytics, Intro to Programming, Programming for Data Science with Python, Product Management, or Digital Marketing over the course of 5 weeks.

Learners should be prepared to invest about 3–5 hours per week during this period. Challenge course recipients participating in this initial phase of the program will also engage with classmates in a robust, actively managed, student community.

Phase 2: Nanodegree program

2,000 students in the form of 4 rolling cohorts will be awarded a scholarship to Business Analytics, Intro to Programming, Programming for Data Science with Python, Product Management or Digital Marketing. Each cohort will consist of 500 full scholarships, and the first cohort of winners will begin in January 2025.

Access to these Nanodegree programs includes expert project reviews provided by human project reviewers. Applicants should be prepared to invest about 5–10 hours per week for 2 months.

Udacity/Access Bank Advance Africa Scholarship Program Eligibility

  • Anyone 20 years of age and above is encouraged to apply.
  • Scholarship recipients should be prepared to invest about 5–10 hours per week during the Nanodegree programs.
  • STEM graduate or demonstrated evidence of strong interest in pursuing IT and Digital career.
  • Consistent access to a laptop.
  • Consistent access to strong data network and power supply.
  • Commitment to the time required for the program.
  • Must give pre-consent during application for Udacity to share data with the bank.
  • Recent graduates from School/University or early career professionals are strongly preferred.
  • Applicants based in Africa are strongly preferred.

How to Apply for Udacity/Access Bank Advance Africa Scholarship Program

Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should apply by clicking on the “Apply” button below:

The deadline for application is December 29, 2024. Once submitted, you will receive a decision email on January 7, 2025.

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