The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with Airtel Nigeria has opened applications for the Airtel–3MTT NextGen Fellowship Program 2026.
The 3MTT NextGen Fellowship is designed to empower young Nigerians with in-demand digital skills, mentorship opportunities, funding support, and practical real-world experiences that can help them build successful careers in the tech ecosystem.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Airtel Nigeria | National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
- Category: Training | Fellowships
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Reward: Training | Funding | Mentorship | Career Support
- Deadline: Not Specified
Scholarship Details
Applications are now open for the Airtel–3MTT NextGen Fellowship, a specialized track under the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme supported by the Airtel Africa Foundation. The fellowship aims to identify and nurture outstanding young Nigerians who are passionate about building careers in the technology sector.
Through this initiative, participants will gain valuable digital skills, industry mentorship, and hands-on experience through practical projects and innovation challenges. The fellowship is designed to transform learning into real career opportunities by connecting participants with industry experts and professional networks.
The program is part of Airtel’s ₦1 billion digital inclusion initiative, which supports the broader mission of the 3MTT programme to develop a highly skilled and future-ready digital workforce in Nigeria.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Airtel–3MTT NextGen Fellowship Program, applicants must:
- Be a young Nigerian interested in developing a career in digital or technical fields
- Show interest in areas such as:
- Software development
- Data and analytics
- Cybersecurity
- UI/UX design
- Cloud computing
- Product management
- Artificial intelligence
- Be committed to completing the full fellowship learning journey
- Be willing to participate in projects, hackathons, and collaborative learning activities
- Be a learner, job seeker, creator, innovator, or someone transitioning into tech
Fellowship Benefits
Participants selected for the Airtel–3MTT NextGen Fellowship will benefit from:
- Project-based learning and hackathons
- Mentorship from Airtel and 3MTT industry experts
- Externship and job placement support
- Participation in national innovation challenges
- Certificates and digital badges upon completion
The 3MTT Programme also provides participants with:
- Free high-quality digital training
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Hands-on project experience
- Access to a national tech community
- Opportunities for real career pathways in tech
Available Training Programs
Participants will receive training in several high-demand technology fields, including:
- Software Development
- Data Science and Analytics
- UI/UX Design
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Computing
- Product Management
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
How to Apply
To apply for the Airtel–3MTT NextGen Fellowship Program, interested and qualified applicants should:
- Visit the official application portal
- Click the application button
- Fill out and submit the online application form
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