Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Scholarship 2026/2027 for Young Zambian Students

The Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Scholarship 2026/2027 is open to young Zambian students. Applications are hosted on The Afara Initiative portal. This opportunity is designed for eligible students from Zambia.

Application Deadline: October 9, 2026

Tell Me About The Award

The Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Scholarship 2026/2027 supports deserving Zambian students from low socio-economic backgrounds who are pursuing technology-related undergraduate degree programmes.

It is a merit-based fellowship for new entrants/first-year students admitted to one of the 2 participating public universities in Zambia for relevant technology undergraduate programmes.

Which Fields are Eligible?

Technology-related undergraduate degree programmes.

Type

Undergraduate scholarship/fellowship.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must

Be a Zambian student who completed Grade 12 in 2022 or later.

Have scored between 5 and 7 points at first sitting.

Demonstrate financial need.

Not be a recipient of another scholarship or fellowship.

Be admitted for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Be a new entrant/first-year student at one of the 2 participating public universities in Zambia.

How Are Applicants Selected?

The fellowship is merit-based. Selection and verification are managed by the participating host universities.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Zambia.

Where Will the Award Be Taken?

At one of the 2 participating public universities in Zambia.

How Many Awards?

The number of scholarships is not specified in the provided information.

What Is the Benefit of the Award?

The Airtel Africa Foundation will cover the fellowship costs. The specific amount or breakdown of the funding is not provided.

How Long Will the Award Last?

The duration is not specified in the provided information.

How to Apply

Eligible students should apply for the scholarship by the stated deadline. Selection and verification will be handled by the participating universities.

All information provided will be treated confidentially and used to assess eligibility.

Visit the Application Webpage for Details

Applicants must

Be a Zambian student who completed Grade 12 in 2022 or later. Have scored between 5 and 7 points at first sitting. Demonstrate financial need. Not be a recipient of another scholarship or fellowship. Be admitted for the 2026/2027 academic year. Be a new entrant/first-year student at one of the 2 participating public universities in Zambia.

How Are Applicants Selected?

The fellowship is merit-based. Selection and verification are managed by the participating host universities.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Zambia.

Eligible students should apply for the scholarship by the stated deadline. Selection and verification will be handled by the participating universities. All information provided will be treated confidentially and used to assess eligibility.

Visit the Application Webpage for Details