TechCrush Tech4Africans Cohort 10 Scholarship 2026: Eligibility and How to Apply
TechCrush is accepting applications for Cohort 10 of its Tech4Africans Scholarship Programme, offering eligible African applicants a 95% scholarship towards a three-month virtual technology bootcamp.
The programme is designed for beginners and people with little or no prior technical experience who want to develop practical digital skills.
Successful scholarship recipients pay only a 5% validation fee, stated as less than ₦12,000 or US$9. Applicants who are not selected can still enrol by paying the full programme fee of ₦240,000 or US$175.
About TechCrush
TechCrush provides technology training to help learners develop practical skills for the digital economy. Through the Tech4Africans programme, it offers training across technology, business and digital career fields, alongside learning resources, mentorship and community access.
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About the Scholarship
The Tech4Africans Scholarship reduces the bootcamp course fee by 95%. The programme runs for three months and is delivered virtually, allowing participants to learn remotely.
The training includes live classes, practical exercises and a capstone project, followed by ongoing mentorship with industry professionals. Participants also have access to a certificate associated with the American Council of Training and Development (ACTD), USA, CV and LinkedIn profile optimisation, a personalised learning management system (LMS) dashboard, community resources and the TechCrush Alumni Buildathon.
Programme Details
- Provider: TechCrush
- Duration: Three months, followed by ongoing mentorship
- Mode: Virtual
- Application Deadline: 24 October 2026
- Award Notification: 29 October 2026
Available Learning Tracks
Applicants can choose from 22 learning tracks:
- AI Automation
- AI Prompt Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Backend Development
- Business Analysis
- Cloud Computing
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analytics
- Data Engineering
- Data Science
- Digital Marketing
- Ethical Hacking
- Frontend Development
- Game Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Product Management
- Project Management
- Technical Writing
- Virtual Assistance
- Web3 and Blockchain Development
- AI Video Creation
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be at least 16 years old when applying.
- Be an African citizen or resident of an African country. Proof of residency may be requested where necessary.
- Be willing to learn and commit to completing the programme.
- Meet the programme’s conduct requirements. Applicants previously expelled for misconduct are ineligible.
- Be available to participate in the three-month training and complete the capstone project.
No prior technical experience is required because the curriculum is designed for beginners.
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Programme Benefits
Participants can access live classes, hands-on training, a capstone project, mentorship, CV and LinkedIn profile optimisation, a personalised LMS dashboard, community resources and the TechCrush Alumni Buildathon.
The programme also lists internship opportunities among its broader offerings, but a guaranteed internship placement for every participant is not established.
Scholarship Coverage
The scholarship covers 95% of the course fee, leaving selected beneficiaries to pay the remaining 5% validation fee. It is a partial tuition scholarship, not a fully funded programme. The published terms do not establish additional cash allowances, accommodation, travel support or living expenses.
Applicants who are not awarded the scholarship may still enrol by paying the full programme fee, if they choose.
Selection and Award Notification
Submitting an application does not guarantee a scholarship. Applications are reviewed based on applicants’ readiness to learn and potential to benefit from the programme. Selection also considers fair representation across African countries and gender, subject to available scholarship slots.
Applicants will receive an email confirming successful submission. Scholarship decisions will be communicated by email, so applicants should check their inboxes and spam folders.
Deadline: 24 October 2026.