Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has awarded full scholarships to two Nigerian students, Terence Ifeanyichukwu and Ali Usman Mohammed, under the Airtel Africa Fellowship.
The recipients will pursue undergraduate studies in technology, including Artificial Intelligence, at Plaksha University, Mohali, India a world-class institution redefining engineering education for the 21st century.
Launched in September 2024, the Airtel Africa Fellowship is the flagship educational initiative of the Airtel Africa Foundation, designed to provide academically gifted but financially disadvantaged African youth with access to quality STEM education and global opportunities.
Speaking on the initiative, Airtel Africa Foundation Chairman, Dr. Segun Ogunsanya, said the programme goes beyond scholarships, as it equips Africa’s future tech leaders with cutting-edge skills while nurturing their drive to transform communities.
The selection process, managed entirely by Plaksha University, was competitive and rigorous. From applicants across Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, and Tanzania, 21 candidates were shortlisted, with 13 completing interviews. Following a final review, the two Nigerians were chosen.
Airtel Nigeria CEO, Dinesh Balsingh, noted that the fellowship is a crucial step in building the human capital needed for Nigeria’s digital transformation. He added that Airtel Africa Foundation will also announce 100 additional local scholarships for Nigerian undergraduates in the coming weeks.
Through this initiative, Airtel Africa Foundation continues to advance its mission of empowering African youth under its F.E.E.D pillars Financial Inclusion, Education, Environmental Protection, and Digital Inclusion.
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