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.
Access Bank’s Corporate Philosophy:
Our vision: To be the world’s most respected African Bank.
Our mission: Setting standards for sustainable business practices that deliver superior value to our customers and provide innovative solutions for the markets and communities we serve.
Our core values:
- Leadership
- Excellence
- Empowered employees
- Passion for customers
- Professionalism
- Innovation
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:
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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.
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.
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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.
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Product Manager
Envision and lead the product strategy of industry-defining products and learn to successfully bring them to market.
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Digital Marketing
Gain real-world experience to run live campaigns as you learn from top experts in the field.
Scholarship timeline
- May 9, 2023 – June 13, 2023
Applications Accepted
- June 19, 2023
Challenge Winners Announced
- June 22, 2023 – August 3, 2023
Challenge Course
- August 13, 2023
Nanodegree Winners Announced
- August 17, 2023
Nanodegree Begins
See also
Fifth annual $100,000 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition
UNICEF 2023 Venture Fund for Frontiers Tech Solutions
Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards (up to $2,000)
The AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Science
PAGES 2023 Inter-Africa Mobility Research Fellowship Program Scholarships