A non-governmental organisation, TechRise DTI, has launched a digital skills scholarship programme aimed at equipping young Africans with critical competencies to participate meaningfully in the continent’s fast-growing digital economy.
TechRise DTI, a platform dedicated to promoting technology skills acquisition through free trainings, scholarships, mentorship and webinars, unveiled the initiative during a global webinar and training session themed “Reinventing Yourself for a Digital Future.”
Speaking at the event, Executive Director of TechRise DTI, Nseabasi Udondian, said the programme reflects the organisation’s commitment to driving sustainable social and economic change through technology.
“Youth unemployment remains a major challenge, with many young graduates lacking the practical skills demanded by today’s digital and technology-driven workplaces,” Udondian said. “This initiative reflects our commitment to empowering young people with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the digital economy.”
She explained that the scholarship programme provides beneficiaries with access to high-quality training that is often cost-prohibitive for many young people, helping to bridge the skills gap and unlock new economic opportunities.
“Over the past six months, more than 21 participants have benefited from our digital skills training and scholarship support,” she said. “This is not a one-off intervention. It is a continuous programme designed to support digital skills acquisition and prepare young Africans to compete in a large and evolving digital market.”
Udondian outlined the programme’s training modules, which include design fundamentals, design thinking and user experience (UX), digital product development, visual layout, colour theory, typography, and the integration of design, artificial intelligence and code to build scalable and creative tech solutions.
She noted that the initiative is particularly targeted at young tech enthusiasts and beginners, offering guidance on digital literacy, career development, self-education and long-term growth in the technology space.
According to her, strengthening digital capacity among young people will not only improve employability but also support the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by expanding access to digital tools, innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Udondian called for increased partnerships, sponsorships and collaborations to scale the programme and sustain free trainings and scholarships in line with the organisation’s long-term vision of inclusive digital empowerment across Africa.
