ALX Africa/MasterCard 2023 Software Engineering Scholarship for African Students

ALX is a leading technology training provider, built to accelerate the careers of young Africans through the technology and professional skills that enable them to thrive in the digital economy.

We provide world-class training to the next generation of technology professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, preparing our talent to join the global workforce and influence innovation across the tech landscape.

ALX Africa/MasterCard Software Engineering Scholarship offers some of the most lucrative and exciting career opportunities, with companies seeking tech professionals who can solve 21st-century problems.

As the tech ecosystem continues to evolve, innovators are required who are able to develop cutting-edge solutions that draw from engineering principles and programming skills.

• Table of Content
• About ALXAfrica
• Software Engineering Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Software Engineering Scholarship
• Requirements for Software Engineering Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Software Engineering Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Software Engineering Scholarship

• Problem-solve using coding and other forms of technology
• Develop design systems and gather information on project limitations, capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces
• Model a system or application to help developers write the code that is needed
• Calculate, recommend, and plan computer specifications, layouts, and peripheral equipment modifications through analysis and recommendation
• Analyse system capabilities and requirements by storing, retrieving, and manipulating data
• Key professional competencies such as project management, critical thinking, creative problem solving, interview techniques, communication, and collaboration skills

Requirements for Software Engineering Scholarship Qualification

• Must be of African origin
• Age between 18-34 years
• Can commute and attend in-person requirements in one of our eight city hubs - Nairobi, Kigali, Lagos, Accra, Casablanca, Cairo, Addis Ababa, Johannesburg.
• Access to a computer and internet during the programme

Below is a refresher of the eligibility criteria for non-Africans:

• Must pay for course
• Age: 18 years and older
• Can commute and attend in-person requirements in one of our eight city hubs - Nairobi, Kigali, Lagos, Accra, Casablanca, Cairo, Addis Ababa, Johannesburg.
• Access to a computer during the programme

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit ALX website