Access Bank Udacity Advance Africa Scholarship Program 2022

Udacity and Access Bank are awarding 1000 Access Bank Udacity Advance Africa Scholarship in 2021 to empower people in Africa to advance their careers with in-demand skills.

If you’re Africa and interested in learning tech-forward skills to kick-start your careers in the banking industry, this is an opportunity for you.

Access Bank/Udacity will provide hands-on learning opportunities in fields such as Business Analytics, Programming, Data Science, Product Management, and Digital Marketing. Scholarship recipients will complete a portfolio of real-world projects that demonstrate mastery of highly sought-after tech skills.

Take a look at some of our Nanodegree Programs, designed to be the fastest, most flexible way to get employable, practitioner-level skills.

• Business Analytics
• Intro to Programming
• Programming for Data Science with Python
• Product Manager
• Digital Marketing

To apply successfully, kindly read through this piece to learn the full details about this scholarship- the eligibility criteria, requirements, application deadline, and more. The table below will give you an overview of what you should expect.

Udacity is where lifelong learners come to learn the skills they need, to land the jobs they want, to build the lives they deserve.

Aim and Benefits of Access Bank Udacity Advance Africa Scholarship Program

• Nanodegree program scholarships to build practical, in-demand, cutting-edge tech skills.
• Engagement with classmates in a robust, actively managed, student community.
• Subject matter experts and on-demand tutors.

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Anyone 20 years of age and above is encouraged to apply. Scholarship recipients should be prepared to invest about 5–10 hours per week during the Nanodegree programs.

What are the prerequisites?

Business Analytics:
This is an introductory program and has no prerequisites. In order to succeed, we recommend having experience using a computer and being able to download and install applications.

Introduction to Programming:
In order to succeed, we recommend having experience using the web, being able to perform a search on Google, and (most importantly) the determination to keep pushing forward.

Programming for Data Science with Python:
There are no prerequisites for this program, aside from basic computer skills. You should feel comfortable performing basic operations on your computer (e.g., opening files, folders, and applications, copying and pasting).

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Product Manager:
No prior experience with Product Management is required. You will need to be comfortable with basic computer skills, such as managing files, using third-party online programs, and navigating the Internet through an online browser. You will also need access to a video camera on a computer.

Digital Marketing:
Students should have basic computer skills and be comfortable navigating online.

Visit Udacity website.

Applications for this scholarship program are open! The timeline for Cohort 1 will be:

• Applications Accepted: August 2, 2021 – August 31, 2021
• Challenge Winners Announced: September 10, 2021
• Challenge Course: September 13, 2021- October 18, 2021
• Scholarship Winners Announced: October 28, 2021
• Scholarship: October 29, 2021 – December 24, 2021

Application Deadline

Entry submission for this scholarship application closes officially on August 31, 2021.