Ntha Foundation Announces $5,000 AI & Digital Skills Scholarship for 2027

The Ntha Foundation is offering scholarships valued at $5,000 per learner to support Africans seeking to develop skills in artificial intelligence, technology, and the digital economy.

Kwathu Kollective is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Ntha Foundation 2027 AI & Digital Skills Scholarship, an initiative providing selected learners with scholarships valued at $5,000 each.

Applications open on 1 November 2026 and close on 1 December 2026, with successful applicants expected to begin learning in January 2027.

Delivered through Digital Skills for Africa (DSA), the scholarship aims to expand access to practical digital education for Africans across the continent and in the diaspora.

Building Skills for the Digital Economy

Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are transforming how people work, learn, create, and do business.

From entrepreneurs using digital tools to grow their businesses to professionals exploring new career opportunities, digital competencies are becoming increasingly important across industries.

However, access to relevant training remains a challenge for many aspiring learners.

The Ntha Foundation scholarship seeks to reduce these barriers by providing selected applicants with access to structured online learning opportunities.

Each successful applicant will receive a scholarship valued at $5,000, supporting their development through Digital Skills for Africa.

What Can Scholarship Recipients Study?

Digital Skills for Africa offers a catalogue of more than 100 courses covering technical, business, and professional competencies.

Learning areas include:

• Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
• Data analysis and digital productivity
• Automation and digital transformation
• Cybersecurity and digital literacy
• Digital marketing and entrepreneurship
• Business and professional development

Courses are delivered online through a self-paced learning model, allowing participants to develop their skills alongside their educational, professional, and personal commitments.

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

The scholarship welcomes applications from Africans across the continent and in the diaspora who are interested in developing practical digital skills.

Women and girls are especially encouraged to apply.

Applicants must:

1. Be African: Be a citizen of an African country, whether residing on the continent or abroad.
2. Demonstrate an interest in digital skills: Show motivation to learn and apply new skills in technology, business, or related fields.
3. Have a Digital Skills for Africa account: Register for a free learner account before applying.
4. Commit to learning: Be willing to participate in self-paced online courses and make meaningful progress.
5. Submit a complete application: Apply through the official scholarship portal by 1 December 2026.

The scholarship welcomes learners at different educational and professional stages, including secondary school students, university students, graduates, entrepreneurs, and working professionals.

Applicants under 18 may require parental or guardian consent. No university degree or previous technical experience is required.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be assessed based on motivation, learning goals, commitment, and potential to apply acquired skills.

Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should visit the official Digital Skills for Africa scholarship page, create a free learner account, and complete the scholarship application form.

Call for Applications: Digital Skills for Africa – 2027 AI Scholarship – Fill out form

Applications close on 1 December 2026

Kwathu Kollective encourages interested learners to explore the opportunity and share it with others who could benefit from accessible digital education.

What the Scholarship Offers

• Tuition covered for self-paced online learning
• Access to eligible Digital Skills for Africa courses
• The flexibility to learn as much as you want during your scholarship period
• Practical skills for work, business and emerging opportunities

Call for Applications: Digital Skills for Africa – 2027 AI Scholarship – Fill out form

Applications close 1 December 2026

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