SmartHub Tech Scholarship

Learn a real tech skill in 7 weeks — for free

A scholarship open to everyone. Pick a track, ace a short aptitude test, and build job-ready skills with live mentorship.

Apply now — it's free

Choose your track

Four 7-week foundations, each taught live by industry mentors. Pick the one that fits where you want to go.

Python for AI

Python fundamentals, data handling, and your first AI models.

Web Development

HTML, CSS, JavaScript and modern frameworks — build for the web.

Data Analysis

Spreadsheets to SQL to dashboards — turn data into decisions.

Cybersecurity

Security foundations, threat awareness, and hands-on defence.

Who can apply

If you're a motivated undergraduate with a laptop and the will to learn, you're who we built this for.

Open to everyone

Undergraduates, graduates, career switchers and working professionals — anyone in Nigeria can apply.

A laptop

You'll be building real projects, so a working laptop is essential.

Internet access

Async theory runs Mon–Thu and live sessions are online, so a stable connection matters.

A schedule that fits

Built around your lectures — no weekday clashes.

  • Mon–Thu: async theory you work through on your own time.
  • Friday evening: live session with your mentor.
  • Saturday morning: live, hands-on practice.

Scholarship fees

Applying is free. A commitment fee only applies once you're admitted — your aptitude, motivation and referrals decide your tier.

Full scholarship

₦15,000

Partial scholarship

₦30,000

How it runs

1
Week 1

In-person launch at UNIPORT

Kick off your track with your cohort, meet instructors, and set up your environment.

2
Weeks 1–6

7 weeks of live + async learning

Async theory Monday–Thursday, then live sessions Friday evening and Saturday morning.

3
Week 7

Demo day at UNIPORT

Present your capstone project in person and earn your completion certificate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to apply?

Applying and taking the aptitude test is completely free. A fee only applies once you're admitted.

What are the fees if I'm admitted?

Admitted scholars pay a commitment fee: ₦15,000 for a Full scholarship or ₦30,000 for a Partial scholarship. The award tier is based on your aptitude score, motivation and referrals.

When do live classes run?

Live sessions are held Friday evenings and Saturday mornings so they don't clash with weekday lectures. Theory you work through on your own time Monday to Thursday.

Which tracks can I choose?

Python for AI, Web Development, Data Analysis, and Cybersecurity. You pick one track when you apply.

Do I need prior coding experience?

No. Each track is a genuine 7-week foundation designed to take motivated beginners to a solid, employable baseline.

What do I get at the end?

A completion certificate that also unlocks priority placement and a returning-scholar discount on our SIWES industrial-training programme later in your degree.

Ready to become a Tech Scholar?

Applications take a few minutes and cost nothing. Pick your track and start your journey today.

Apply now