Udacity/Access Bank Advance Africa Scholarship Program 2021
Application Deadline: 31st of August 2021
Access Bank is partnering with Udacity to pioneer a fully digital program that aims at sourcing for exceptional youths across Africa. The objective is to find young people who are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to hone their skills in digital paths and achieve mastery and at the same time have the opportunity to learn and earn for free. Participants will be part of a tech-focused community and will build their network with other young inspiring youths across Africa with the same goal.
The entire program is designed for youths to learn and carry out innovative projects that brings a solution to real-world problems that will enable them to level up their skills, earn badges/nano degrees and be ready for the future of work!
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Eligibility Criteria
1. STEM graduate or demonstrated evidence of strong interest in pursuing an IT and Digital career
2. Consistent access to a laptop
3. Consistent access to the strong data network and power supply
4. Commitment to the time required for the program
5. Must give pre-consent during application for Udacity to share data with the bank
6. Applicants must be between 20 – 30 years
Program Journey
Self-Predictive Journey – Successful applicants are allowed to compete and discover their potentials in the different tracks. Participants will take part in taster sessions that develop problem-solving, conflict resolution, community challenge and employability skills.
Participants who complete the course are awarded a badge that can be displayed on LinkedIn and other social media apps to upgrade their profiles. (Duration: 2 months).
Level 1 – The first level of virtual training commences with successful participants from the self-predictive journey. All participants are enrolled in a digital track to complete a nano degree (Duration: 2 months).
Level 2 – Top participants from the previous level are allowed to complete intermediate and advanced nano degrees and the opportunity to be offered a full-time employment position with the Bank after completing all levels. (Duration: 6 months).
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