ACCESS BANK UDACITY ADVANCE AFRICA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2023
DEADLINE: June 19, 2023
Access Bank and Udacity are awarding 1,000 Nanodegree program scholarships in 2023! Apply if you want to enhance your future career or skill set in today’s most sought-after, in demand tech skills.
About the Program
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.
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.
As the world becomes increasingly reliant on digital tools, the need for tech-fluent talent grows as well-making this your chance to begin a long-term career.
Our Solution
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 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.
Program to choose from:
- Business Analytics
Gain foundational data skills applicable to any industry. Collect and analyze data, model business scenarios, and communicate your findings with SQL, Excel, and Tableau
2. Intro to Programming
Your first step towards careers in web and app development, machine learning, data science, AI, and more. This program is perfect for beginners.
3. Programming for Data Science with Python
Prepare for a data science career by learning the fundamental data programming tools: Python, SQL, command line, and Git.
4. Product Manager
Envision and lead the product strategy of industry-defining products and learn to successfully bring them to market.
5. Digital Marketing
Gain real-world experience to run live campaigns as you learn from top experts in the field.
Scholarship Timeline
- Applications Accepted: May 9, 2023 – June 19, 2023
- Challenge Winners announced: June 19, 2023
- Challenge Course: June 22, 2023 – August 3, 2023
- Scholarship Winners Announced: August 13, 2023
- Nanodegree Scholarship: August 17, 2023 – October 16, 2023
For more information about the scholarship/to apply, visit
https://www.udacity.com/scholarships/accessbank
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