Apply Now: Digital Jewels Africa Scholarship 2026 for Nigerian IT Students

If you are a Nigerian student studying an IT-related course in a federal university and financial constraints are making your education harder than it should be, this scholarship was designed with you in mind.

The Digital Jewels Africa Scholarship 2026 is now open for applications. Running under the DJ Cares Scholarship Scheme, the initiative exists to support outstanding but financially disadvantaged Nigerian students pursuing Information Technology degrees in public universities. Beyond financial support, it also connects recipients with industry leaders and career development opportunities in the Nigerian tech space. This is a valuable opportunity for a student who does not just need financial support but is also open to learning to prepare himself or herself for the future.

What You Stand to Gain

Selected scholars will receive 100% coverage of their university tuition fees from the point the scholarship is awarded right through to graduation. That alone is significant, but the benefits go further. Recipients will also gain opportunities to learn from and engage with leading IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance firms and experts, access career development and professional networking opportunities, and gain industry exposure through the Digital Jewels ecosystem. Beyond being a financial lifeline, it is also a career head start for many students.

Who Can Apply?

The scholarship is open to Nigerian students currently enrolled in a Federal or State public university and pursuing an IT-related course. Eligible courses include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Electrical/Electronics Engineering with an IT focus, among other related disciplines. Applicants must also demonstrate strong academic performance and show evidence of financial need.

How to Apply

The application deadline is August 17, 2026. 

Interested and eligible students can submit their applications through the official Digital Jewels Africa scholarship portal. Click here to commence your application process.

If you meet the criteria listed above, do not let this opportunity pass. Full tuition coverage is not something that comes around often.