APPLY: Mastercard Alx Digital Skill Scholarship for Young Africans

By SW AdminAugust 4, 2023Updated:June 3, 2024

Do you wish to be a tech professional?

Application for the 2023 Alx Digital Skill Scholarship is currently ongoing.

All young Africans interested in pursuing a career in very lucrative tech industry are enjoined to apply for the Alx Digital Skill Scholarship as soon as possible.

ALX MasterCard Digital Skill Scholarship is aimed at helping young persons, especially of African origin to prepare for a career in the world’s fastest growing industries.

As the tech ecosystem continues to evolve, idea-generators who are able to develop cutting-edge solutions that draw from engineering principles and programming skills are needed.

In the tech industry, the key to success is to learn agilely, stay up-to-date with disruptive technology, and develop knowledge that will help you advance to the next level.

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Abstract

Host: Alx & MasterCard
Category: Trainings
Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Training
- Internship
- Career Development
- Networking
Eligibility: Africa
Deadline: September 12, 2023

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Details

ALX is a leading technology training provider, built to accelerate the careers of young Africans through the technology and professional skills that enable them to thrive in the digital economy.

We provide world-class training to the next generation of technology professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, preparing our talent to join the global workforce and influence innovation across the tech landscape.

Together with our partners – the Mastercard Foundation and The ROOM – we aim to be a major driver in technological innovation

Alx Digital Skill Scholarship Requirements

All applicants who wish to be considered for the Alx Digital Skill Scholarship must;

Be ready to dedicate 15 months, 70 hours/week
Have access to a laptop or desktop
Have access to a stable internet connection
Posses strong proficiency in written and spoken English
Be tetween 18-34 years of age
Be residing in and/or able to attend in-person activities in one of our city hubs.

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Benefits and Timeline

The benefits of the Alx Digital Skill Scholarship include;

Problem-solve using coding and other forms of technology
Develop design systems and gather information on project limitations, capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces
Model a system or application to help developers write the code that is needed
Calculate, recommend, and plan computer specifications, layouts, and peripheral equipment modifications through analysis and recommendation
Analyse system capabilities and requirements by storing, retrieving, and manipulating data
Key professional competencies such as project management, critical thinking, creative problem solving, interview techniques, communication, and collaboration skills