NITDA has partnered with Coursera to offer learning scholarships enabling Nigerian citizens to obtain professional certifications from leading multinational tech companies and top-ranked US universities. Applicants select one certification program each from Category A and Category B.

Type: Training

Application Deadline: February 10, 2024

Value & Duration of Award: Every scholar will have the benefits of a full Coursera license for 6 months and access to many professional certifications.

Eligible Field of Study: The scholarship covers various fields including but not limited to:

• Front-End Developer
• Back-End Developer
• iOS Developer
• Android Developer
• User Experience (UX) Specialist
• Cloud Computing Professional
• Data Engineer
• Data Science Professional
• Data Analytics Professional
• IT Support Specialist
• Cybersecurity Professional
• DevOps Engineer
• Social Media Marketing Specialist
• Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
• Machine Learning Practitioner
• System Game Designer
• Game Programmer
• Software Testing and Automation Professional
• Artificial Intelligence Practitioner
• Google Project Management

Eligible Countries: Nigeria

Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a zeal to learn and pursue a career in the tech space.

To apply:

1. Visit the official NITDA/Coursera Scholarship Programme portal.
2. Choose one certification program from Category A (IT Career Pathway) and one from Category B (Complementary Skills Pathway).
3. Complete the application form providing accurate personal and educational details.
4. Submit the application before the deadline, February 10, 2024.

Selected applicants will receive a full Coursera license for 6 months and access to professional certifications to enhance their skills and career prospects in the tech industry.

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