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Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Scholarship — Zambia (2026/27)

50 five-year scholarships (25 at UNZA, 25 at Copperbelt University) for first-year Zambian technology students from low-income backgrounds, covering tuition, accommodation, a laptop, data and a monthly allowance.

Provider
Airtel Africa Foundation
Host country
Zambia
Deadline
9 October 2026 (reported deadline; confirm on the Afara Initiative portal)
Region
Africa

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Zambian first-year students admitted for 2026/27 to a technology-related degree at the University of Zambia or Copperbelt University, from vulnerable or low-income backgrounds and academically strong. Detailed criteria are on the application portal.
Funding
Fully Funded
Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
9 October 2026 (reported deadline; confirm on the Afara Initiative portal)

Key eligibility criteria

  • Zambian first-year students admitted for 2026/27 to a technology-related degree at the University of Zambia or Copperbelt University, from vulnerable or low-income backgrounds and academically strong. Detailed criteria are on the application portal.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully Funded

About the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Scholarship — Zambia (2026/27) (2026)

Announced by Airtel Zambia as the Airtel Africa Fellowship, the programme funds 50 students for five years: full tuition, accommodation for the whole course, a new laptop, monthly data, a monthly allowance and internship placements. Selection and verification are handled by the two host universities; applications are hosted on The Afara Initiative portal.

Funding information

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  • Fully Funded

Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Scholarship — Zambia (2026/27) eligibility

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  • Zambian first-year students admitted for 2026/27 to a technology-related degree at the University of Zambia or Copperbelt University, from vulnerable or low-income backgrounds and academically strong. Detailed criteria are on the application portal.

Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Scholarship — Zambia (2026/27) document information

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    How to apply for the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Scholarship — Zambia (2026/27) 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

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      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.facebook.com/Airtelzm/posts/airtel-unveils-50-tech-scholarships-for-students-at-unza-and-cbuwe-are-proud-to-/1557104549782631/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Zambian first-year students admitted for 2026/27 to a technology-related degree at the University of Zambia or Copperbelt University, from vulnerable or low-income backgrounds and academically strong. Detailed criteria are on the application portal.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 9 October 2026 (reported deadline; confirm on the Afara Initiative portal). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Scholarship — Zambia (2026/27) deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 9 October 2026 (reported deadline; confirm on the Afara Initiative portal). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    5. Provider deadline
      9 October 2026 (reported deadline; confirm on the Afara Initiative portal)

      Provider deadline information: 9 October 2026 (reported deadline; confirm on the Afara Initiative portal). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Benefits and the 50-award split are confirmed by Airtel Zambia's official announcement (16 Sep 2026). The 9 October 2026 deadline appears only in third-party listings — not yet confirmed by the sponsor. No sponsor web page exists; the official announcement is used as the source. [25 Oct 2026] Closed: recorded deadline 2026-10-09 has passed.

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Scholarship — Zambia (2026/27)?+

    Zambian first-year students admitted for 2026/27 to a technology-related degree at the University of Zambia or Copperbelt University, from vulnerable or low-income backgrounds and academically strong. Detailed criteria are on the application portal.

    What funding does the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Scholarship — Zambia (2026/27) offer?+

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

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 9 October 2026 (reported deadline; confirm on the Afara Initiative portal). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.facebook.com/Airtelzm/posts/airtel-unveils-50-tech-scholarships-for-students-at-unza-and-cbuwe-are-proud-to-/1557104549782631/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Zambian first-year students admitted for 2026/27 to a technology-related degree at the University of Zambia or Copperbelt University, from vulnerable or low-income backgrounds and academically strong. Detailed criteria are on the application portal.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 9 October 2026 (reported deadline; confirm on the Afara Initiative portal). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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