If you are a serving corps member, prospective corps member, or recent NYSC alumnus looking to transition into a high-paying tech career, the ₦250 Million NYSC-to-Tech Job Scholarship Fund, initiated by Tunde Onakoya, HackSultan, and Sam Otigba, is a golden opportunity.
The fund awards ₦160,000 per beneficiary (₦10,000 application fee waiver + ₦150,000 tuition subsidy) toward a 9-to-12-month accredited AltSchool Africa diploma, alongside job-matching via Jobs59 and free laptops for selected learners.
Before filling out your form, read through this complete guide to pick the best tech track for your skillset, followed by the step-by-step application process.
How to Choose the Right Tech Track for You
One of the main reasons learners drop out of tech programs is picking a track that doesn’t fit their natural strengths or background. Here is a breakdown of the available schools and who they are best suited for:
1. School of Engineering
Tracks: AI-Powered Fullstack Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering
Best For: Problem-solvers, logical thinkers, and people who enjoy building things from scratch or protecting systems.
Good Backgrounds: Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or anyone willing to sink time into writing and debugging code.
2. School of Data
Track: Data Analysis
Best For: Analytical minds who love working with numbers, spreadsheets, trends, and turning complex data into actionable business insights.
Good Backgrounds: Economics, Statistics, Accounting, Sciences, or business strategy.
3. School of Product
Tracks: Product Design (UI/UX), Technical Product Management
Best For: Creative thinkers, visual problem-solvers, and natural leaders.
Product Design is ideal if you care about how apps look and feel.
Product Management fits people who excel at organizing teams, setting strategy, and building product roadmaps.
Good Backgrounds: Mass Communication, Arts, Architecture, Business Administration, or psychology.
4. School of Business
Track: Digital Marketing Automation & Sales
Best For: Communicators, storytellers, growth strategists, and natural marketers who want to master modern digital sales tools and automation funnel strategies.
Good Backgrounds: Marketing, Public Relations, English/Literature, Business, or social media management.
The Step-by-Step Application Process
Verify Your Eligibility and NYSC Details
Step 1
Before starting the online form, ensure you belong to one of the eligible categories:
Current Corps Members: Have your NYSC State Code and Call-Up details ready.
Prospective Corps Members: Have your graduation/institution details and NYSC portal registration status ready.
Recent NYSC Alumni: Have your Call-Up Number or discharge details handy.
Access the Official Scholarship Portal
Step 2
Navigate directly to the dedicated portal:
👉 altschoolafrica.com/nysc#scholarship-support
(Avoid third-party referral sites
Step 3
Select Your Preferred Diploma Track
Based on the track breakdown above, pick the diploma program that best aligns with your strengths and long-term career goals.
Step 4
Complete and Submit the Application Form
Click on “Apply for ₦160,000 Support”. Fill in your personal information, NYSC status, contact details, and a short statement on your career aspirations. Double-check for typos in your email and phone number before hitting Submit.
Step 5
Apply for the Laptop Scholarship Add-On (Optional)
If you do not own a functional laptop for your studies, do not skip this step. Once your main scholarship application is submitted, locate the Laptop Scholarship Add-On link on the confirmation page or in your confirmation email to fill out the locate the Laptop Scholarship Add-On link on the confirmation page or in your confirmation email to fill out the secondary request form.
Step 6
Check Your Email for Admission Guidance
The AltSchool admissions team will review your application and background details. Successful candidates will receive an offer letter detailing their ₦160,000 fee relief, orientation dates, and next steps to begin classes.
Important Things to Keep in Mind
Part-Scholarship Structure: The ₦160,000 award covers the application fee and a major portion of tuition. Beneficiaries are responsible for the remaining balance of their tuition fees based on their chosen program’s flexible payment schedule.
Feature
Details
Total Shared Fund
₦250 Million
Total Beneficiaries
1,562 learners
Value Per Person
₦160,000 (₦10,000 app fee + ₦150,000 tuition relief)
Career Support Start
Internship matching begins from Month 6 via Jobs59
Extra Support
Free laptops provided to selected applicants in need via secondary application