Scholarship timeline:
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- Applications Accepted: August 2, 2021 – August 31, 2021
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- Challenge Winners Announced: September 10, 2021
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- Challenge Course: September 13, 2021- October 18, 2021
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- Scholarship Winners Announced: October 28, 2021
- Scholarship: October 29, 2021 – December 24, 2021
Dates for future cohorts will be announced on this page!
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the “Access Bank Scholarship Program”?
Access Bank and Udacity will provide 1,000 Nanodegree program scholarships for people in Africa to build practical, in-demand, cutting-edge tech skills. The scholarship will create upskilling opportunities for scholarship recipients and give them the skills needed by many tech companies today.
Our solution
- 1,000 Nanodegree program scholarships for Africans 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.
The scholarship will create upskilling opportunities for individuals and give them the skills needed in the digital world. In fact, the tech industry comprises some of the highest growth, most in-demand careers today.
Access Bank’s Corporate Philosophy:
To be the world’s most respected African Bank.
Our mission
Setting standards for sustainable business practices that deliver superior value to our customers and provide innovative solutions for the markets and communities we serve.
Our core values
- Leadership
- Excellence
- Empowered employees
- Passion for customers
- Professionalism
- Innovation
How It Works
We are proud to 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.