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 2021-2022.
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.
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.
About Access Bank
Over the past 26 years, Access Bank Plc. has evolved from an obscure Nigerian Bank into a world-class African financial institution. Today, we are one of the five largest banks in Nigeria in terms of assets, loans, deposits and branch network; a feat which has been achieved through a robust long-term approach to client solutions – providing committed and innovative advice. Access Bank has built its strength and success in corporate banking and is now applying that expertise to the personal and business banking platforms it acquired from Nigeria’s International Commercial bank in 2012. T... read more
Udacity/Access Bank Advance Africa Scholarship Program
| Application Deadline | 29 Dec 2021 |
| Type | College School |
| Sponsor | Access Bank |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Udacity/Access Bank Advance Africa Scholarship Program
- The program is completely free to all scholarship recipients. Access Bank covers the costs.
Requirements for Udacity/Access Bank Advance Africa Scholarship Program Qualification
- 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.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Udacity/Access Bank Advance Africa Scholarship Program
- Applications Accepted: December 1, 2021 - December 29, 2021
- Challenge Winners Announced: January 7, 2022
- Challenge Course: January 11, 2022 - February 16, 2022
- Scholarship Winners Announced: February 25, 2022
- Scholarship: March 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Application Deadline
December 29, 2021How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Access Bank on emc.udacity.com to applyFor more details,visit Udacity/Access Bank website
