ALX, Africaโs leading tech career accelerator, is celebrating a major win for young African talent as 21 exceptional learners from the ALX Pathway program secure prestigious scholarships from the Mastercard Foundation to pursue further studies at the African Leadership College of Higher Education (ALCHE).
Among them, seven outstanding scholars are from Nigeria, reinforcing the countryโs reputation as a hub for ambitious, high-potential talent within ALXโs transformative learning ecosystem.
The programme is a pathway to global universities and scholarships, equipping Africaโs future leaders with cutting-edge skills, career-defining networks, and access to life-changing opportunities in high-growth industries..
Speaking on this remarkable achievement, Oluwapelumi Thomas, learning community experience specialist at ALX Nigeria, shared,
“At ALX, we believe that unlocking Africaโs potential starts with unlocking the potential of its people. The success of these learners in securing scholarships to ALCHE through the Mastercard Foundation is evidence that talent, when nurtured with the right opportunities, knows no bounds. We couldnโt be prouder.โ
Among the Nigerian awardees are: Ayomide Samson Ajayi, Effiong Immaculata Emmanuel, Hanif Olayiwola, Chigozie Emmanuel Ndubuaku, Peace Chidinma Chukwuka, Chibuzor Moses Uzowuru and Chisom Obueze Louisa.
The Mastercard Foundation scholarships will provide recipients with full tuition and stipends to pursue world-class higher education at ALCHE, sharpening their leadership, technical, and entrepreneurial skills to drive impact across the continent. This milestone reinforces ALX’s role as a driving force in shaping Africaโs next generation of changemakers.
With every success story, ALX continues to open doors for Africaโs young professionals, empowering them to take advantage of career support, networking, and transformative scholarship opportunities. The journey doesnโt stop hereโAfricaโs future innovators are just getting started.
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