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Advance Africa Scholarship Program – 1,000 Available Scholarships for Young Africans

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The Advance Africa Scholarship Program is a joint venture by Access Bank and Udacity to award 1,000 available scholarships for young Africans in 2021., Post a Comment

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Region
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Young Africans seeking scholarship opportunities
Funding
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Study level
Undergraduate, Masters
Deadline
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About the Advance Africa Scholarship Program – 1,000 Available Scholarships for Young Africans (2026)

The Advance Africa Scholarship Program is a joint venture by Access Bank and Udacity to award 1,000 available scholarships for young Africans in 2021. Through the program, the head organizations hope to empower people in Africa to advance their careers with in-demand skills. **Application deadline:** August 31, 2021 ### Table of contents - [Advance Africa Scholarship Program Details](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/advance-africa-scholarship-program-1000-available-scholarships-for-young-africans/#h-advance-africa-scholarship-program-details) - [Eligibility of Young Africans](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/advance-africa-scholarship-program-1000-available-scholarships-for-young-africans/#h-eligibility-of-young-africans) - [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/advance-africa-scholarship-program-1000-available-scholarships-for-young-africans/#h-how-to-apply) ![](https://i0.wp.com/scholarshipsforafricans.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/advance-africa-scholarship-program-2.png?resize=1024%2C542&ssl=1)Credits: [Udacity website](https://www.udacity.com/scholarships/accessbank) ## Advance Africa Scholarship Program Details American for-profit educational organization Udacity is partnering with Access Bank, a multinational commercial bank, to aid young Africans interested in learning tech-forward skills to kick-start careers in the banking industry. Both companies are eager to provide hands-on learning opportunities in fields such as: - Business Analytics - Programming - Data Science - Product Management - Digital Marketing In turn, accepted scholars of the Advance Africa Scholarship Program 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, the organizations are offering: - 1,000 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. ## Eligibility of Young Africans The available scholarships for young Africans are open to anyone aged 20 years old and above. On another note, scholarship recipients should be prepared to invest about 5–10 hours per week during the Nanodegree programs. Below is the projected timeline for the scholarship’s first cohort: - **Applications Accepted:** August 2, 2021 – August 31, 2021 - **Challenge Winners Announced:** September 10, 2021 - **Challenge Course:** September 13, 2021- October 18, 2021 - **Scholarship Winners Announced:** October 28, 2021 - **Scholarship:** October 29, 2021 – December 24, 2021 Please take note of the following dates and make sure of your availability for participation prior to applying. ## How to Apply Start your upskilling journey by [applying online for the Advance Africa Scholarship Program](https://emc.udacity.com/c/access-bank-scholarship/catalog). On the link, you’ll find individual Nanodegree programs for enrollment. It consists of multiple courses that build practical, job-ready skills with hands-on projects set in real-world contexts. 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Advance Africa Scholarship Program – 1,000 Available Scholarships for Young Africans eligibility

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Advance Africa Scholarship Program – 1,000 Available Scholarships for Young Africans document information

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    How to apply for the Advance Africa Scholarship Program – 1,000 Available Scholarships for Young Africans 2026

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      Listed eligibility: Young Africans seeking scholarship opportunities. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Advance Africa Scholarship Program – 1,000 Available Scholarships for Young Africans?+

    Young Africans seeking scholarship opportunities

    What funding does the Advance Africa Scholarship Program – 1,000 Available Scholarships for Young Africans offer?+

    Listed funding: Varies by award. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

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    Provider deadline information: Rolling – check official site. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

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    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://emc.udacity.com/c/access-bank-scholarship/catalog to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Young Africans seeking scholarship opportunities. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Rolling – check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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