WALE UNIVERSITY INDEPENDENCE SCHOLARSHIP 2026 - TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL SKILLS ACQUISITION PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG NIGERIANS

About

Wale University launched its Nigeria at 66 Independence Scholarship campaign to give learners access to professional training in technology and other in-demand digital skills. The initiative was introduced to mark Nigeria's 66th Independence anniversary and provide opportunities for people who want to improve their skills, build a portfolio and prepare for new career opportunities.

The programme offered 300 scholarship opportunities across six professional courses. It was open to applicants in Nigeria and, according to the university's published campaign announcements, applicants from other countries could also apply.

Scholarship categories

The campaign offers two categories of scholarship.

1. Full Scholarship,

The first 66 successful applicants will be offered full scholarships covering course tuition, application fees and registration fees.

2. 100 Percent Tuition Scholarship

An additional 234 applicants will be offered scholarships covering 100 percent of course tuition. The university's campaign announcements state that application fees are waived, while registration and certificate coverage differ from the full scholarship category.

Available professional courses

The scholarship campaign covered the following six professional courses.

• Graphics Design

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

• Data Analytics

• UI/UX Design

• Cybersecurity

• Cloud Computing

These courses are intended to help learners build practical skills that can be applied to employment, freelancing, entrepreneurship and further professional development.

Who can apply

The campaign was open to people interested in developing professional digital skills. The university's published announcement specifically confirmed that applicants did not have to be Nigerian citizens.

Applicants were expected to select a course of interest and complete the application process. Prospective learners should consult the university's course requirements to confirm any educational, technical or other conditions associated with their chosen programme.

Scholarship benefits

Depending on the award category, selected applicants could receive full course tuition coverage, application fee waivers and registration fee coverage.

The professional courses are intended to help learners develop practical knowledge and build capabilities relevant to the modern workplace. The university also promotes the courses as a way for participants to strengthen their professional portfolios and prepare for opportunities in technology and digital services.

How to apply

Applicants were required to submit their details, choose their preferred professional course and complete the selection process. Successful candidates would be contacted for onboarding and instructions on beginning their training.

Official application link:

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Application deadline

The published deadline was 11 October 2026. As of 13 October 2026, the deadline has passed.

Important information

This is a professional skills training scholarship, not a conventional undergraduate university tuition scholarship. Applicants should apply for training in one of the six professional courses listed above.

The award category determines which fees are covered.

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