Udacity/Access Bank Advance Africa Scholarship Program 2026/2027
Udacity/Access Bank Advance Africa Scholarship Program 2026/2027 (Cohort 2) for young Africans
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 2027
We 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.
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, we 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 up skill 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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Scholarship timeline:
- Cohort 2 applications for the Advance Africa Scholarship Program are open!
Applications Accepted: December 1, 2026 December 29, 2026
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Challenge Winners Announced: January 7, 2027
Challenge Course: January 11, 2027 – February 16, 2027
Scholarship Winners
Announced: February 25, 2027
Scholarship: March 1, 2027- April 30, 2027
For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: December 29, 2026
Access Bank and Udacity are awarding 2,000 scholarships in 2026-2027! Apply if you want to enhance your future career or skill set in today’s most sought-after, in-demand tech skills. Access Bank and Udacity will provide 2,000 Nano degree program scholarships for people in Africa to build practical, in-demand, cutting-edge tech skills. The scholarship will create upskilling opportunities for scholarship recipients and give them the skills needed by many tech companies today.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Udacity/Access Bank Advance Africa Scholarship Program?
The Advance Africa Scholarship Program is a digital skills initiative by Access Bank in partnership with Udacity, designed to help young Africans develop practical technology and digital skills through online training. Available learning areas have included Business Analytics, Programming, Data Science, Product Management, and Digital Marketing.
2. Who is eligible to apply for the Advance Africa Scholarship Program?
The program is aimed at young graduates, including STEM graduates and people with a strong interest in building careers in IT and digital fields. Applicants are generally expected to have consistent access to a laptop, reliable internet and power, and enough time to participate fully in the program.
3. Is the Advance Africa Scholarship Program fully funded?
Yes. Scholarship recipients do not have to pay tuition fees for the sponsored training. Access Bank covers the cost of the scholarship, while learners are expected to provide the necessary equipment, internet connection, and power needed for online study.
4. What courses can I study through the Advance Africa Scholarship Program?
Depending on the specific cohort, available learning tracks may include Business Analytics, Introduction to Programming, Programming for Data Science with Python, Product Management, and Digital Marketing. Applicants should check the official program information for the courses and requirements available for the current 2026/2027 application cycle.
