The NextGen Fellowship is a special track under the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, powered by the Airtel Africa Foundation. It spotlights exceptional young Nigerians and equips them with digital skills, mentorship, and real-world experiences that turn learning into lasting opportunity.
Built on Airtel‘s ₦1 billion digital inclusion commitment, the Fellowship supports 3MTT’s mission to grow a future-ready workforce for Nigeria.
Airtel–3MTT NextGen Fellowship Benefits
- Free, High Quality Training
- Mentorship from top professionals
- Hands-on project experience
- National tech community access
- Real career pathways
Skills Covered
Participants receive training across multiple high-demand digital fields, including:
- Software development
- Data science and analytics
- UI/UX design
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud computing
- Product management
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Airtel–3MTT NextGen Fellowship Programme Highlights
- Project-based Learnings & Hackathons
- Mentorship from Airtel & 3MTT Experts
- Externship & Job Placement Support
- National Innovation Challenges
- Certificates & Digital Badges
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are expected to meet the following criteria
- Must be a young Nigerian eager to build a digital or technical career
- Must have interest in software, data, cybersecurity, UI/UX, cloud, product management, or AI
- Must be committed to completing the fellowship learning journey
- Must be willing to participate in projects, hackathons and group collaborations
- Ideal for learners, job seekers, creators, innovators and those transitioning into tech
How To Apply for Airtel–3MTT NextGen Fellowship
Application Deadline: Unspecified
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