N250m NYSC scholarship opens: 1,562 corps members, graduates to get ₦160,000 each for tech training
By Aboki Forex —
A ₦250 million scholarship fund has opened applications for current and former NYSC members seeking technology training in 2025. The fund covers 1,562 learners, with each receiving about ₦160,000 in part-scholarship support towards an AltSchool Africa diploma.
Eligible applicants can choose from six technology programmes, including cybersecurity, data analysis, and AI-powered engineering. The initiative is designed to improve participants’ access to technology careers, internships and entry-level job opportunities in Nigeria’s growing digital economy.
What the scholarship covers
The scholarship package includes ₦10,000 to cover the application fee and ₦150,000 towards tuition. Successful applicants will also get practical, industry-focused technology training, career guidance and mentorship. Selected learners who do not have suitable devices for their studies may also receive laptop support.
However, applicants should note that the scheme is a partial scholarship and not a fully funded programme. Beneficiaries will be required to pay the outstanding balance of their tuition fees after the ₦160,000 scholarship support has been applied.
Who can apply
The opportunity is open to current members of the National Youth Service Corps, recent NYSC alumni, and Nigerians preparing to begin their compulsory national service. Applicants will be expected to provide information about their NYSC status, preferred technology programme and career goals during the application process.
Available technology programmes
Eligible applicants can select from several technology-focused diploma pathways offered by AltSchool Africa. These include AI-Powered Fullstack Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis, Cloud Engineering, Technical Product Management, and Digital Marketing Automation and Sales. The courses are designed to equip learners with practical skills that employers and technology companies are increasingly looking for.
Beyond classroom training, the scholarship initiative will support participants in developing practical projects and professional portfolios that can demonstrate their abilities to potential employers. Learners may also have opportunities to apply for internships from the sixth month of their diploma programme. After completing their training, graduates could receive additional support in connecting with internship openings, entry-level jobs and hiring partners.
How to apply
Interested applicants should visit the official NYSC to Tech Job Scholarship portal to review the eligibility requirements, available programmes and application deadline. Applicants are advised to submit their applications early and confirm the current deadline on the official portal, as application timelines may change.
Many Nigerian graduates leave higher institutions without the practical digital skills required for technology-related roles. The NYSC to Tech Job Scholarship Fund provides corps members and recent graduates with an opportunity to use their service year or post-service period to acquire relevant skills, build professional portfolios and improve their chances of securing employment in the digital economy.