About the opportunity
The Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Scholarship 2026/2027 is designed to support deserving Zambian students from low socio-economic backgrounds who are pursuing technology-related degree programs. This merit-based fellowship targets new entrants and first-year students admitted to one of the two participating public universities in Zambia for relevant technology undergraduate programs. The foundation covers fellowship costs, while selection and verification are managed by the host universities.
Funding and benefits
- Full coverage of fellowship and scholarship costs
- Financial support for tuition and related educational expenses for technology-related degree programs
Who can apply?
- Must be a Zambian student
- Must have completed Grade 12 in 2022 or later
- Must have scored between 5 to 7 points at the first sitting
- Must be able to demonstrate financial need
- Must not be a recipient of any other scholarship or fellowship
- Must be admitted for the 2026/2027 academic year to one of the 2 participating public universities in Zambia for a relevant technology undergraduate program
When to apply
- Application deadline is October 9, 2026
How to apply
- Prepare your admission details for one of the two participating public universities in Zambia
- Visit the official application page and enter your first name, last name, and email to start your application
- Complete the application form with all required information regarding your academic background and financial need before the deadline
Additional information
- All information provided will be treated confidentially and used exclusively to assess eligibility.
- Selection and verification processes are managed directly by the host universities.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- First-year students admitted to a technology undergraduate program at a participating public university in Zambia for the 2026/2027 academic year
- Zambian students who achieved high academic marks (5 to 7 points) in Grade 12 since 2022 and require financial assistance
- Individuals who currently hold no other scholarships or fellowships and want dedicated financial backing for a tech degree
What should you think carefully about?
- Strictly limited to first-year students admitted to one of only two participating public universities in Zambia
- Applicants must meet specific Grade 12 point thresholds (5 to 7 points at first sitting)
- Candidates cannot hold any other concurrent scholarship or fellowship awards
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This scholarship offers a direct pathway to financing a technology undergraduate degree for high-achieving students facing financial barriers in Zambia. It removes the immediate economic burden of tuition and related costs, allowing recipients to concentrate entirely on their studies and build technical expertise for future careers in the tech sector.
Our take
Eligible first-year tech students admitted to the designated public universities in Zambia should apply before the October 9, 2026 deadline. Those who do not meet the academic point thresholds or are receiving other funding should look for alternative opportunities.
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