If you’re a young woman in Nigeria who wants to step into tech, build serious digital skills, and open high-value career doors, then the “African Girls in Tech (GIT) Cohort 9.0” from Africa Agility is a top opportunity. It is fully funded, covers key tech tracks, and offers mentorship and community support across Africa – including Nigeria.
Africa Agility’s flagship “Girls in Tech” (GIT) initiative is designed to provide young African women with technology training, Agile methods, mentorship and career/entrepreneurial pathways. For Cohort 9.0, the call for applications is open. The programme offers tracks such as artificial intelligence & machine learning, product management, data analytics, frontend & backend development, mobile app development, UX/UI and branding. The objective: equip you with globally relevant digital skills and position you for the modern tech economy.
Who Can Apply & Level
This programme is open to:
- Young African women (including Nigerians) who are either undergraduate students, recent graduates, or looking for a career transition into tech.
- Applicants passionate about technology, innovation, or ready to switch into a tech-heavy track.
- Able to commit to the programme’s training schedule (hybrid / online + in-person) and engage in practical project work.
Benefits of the Programme
If you are selected in the GIT Cohort 9.0, you’ll get to:
- Access a 100% fully funded tech training programme – no tuition cost.
- Receive mentorship from global tech industry professionals and connect with a network of women in tech.
- Gain hands-on experience through projects, hackathons, and practical assignments in high-demand tech fields (AI, data, web, mobile).
- Boost your employability or entrepreneurial potential: a pathway into internships, tech jobs, or building your own tech venture.
How to Apply & Deadlines
Here are the steps you’ll want to follow:
- Visit the official application page (via Africa Agility / partner site) and fill out the form.
- Prepare your application materials: personal statement (why you’re into tech / what you’ll achieve), any prior tech experience (even minimal), and proof of eligibility (citizenship, age, and educational status).
- Submit before the deadline. For Cohort 9.0 the deadline is 30 November 2025.
- If shortlisted, you may be asked to undergo assessments, interviews or participate in selection tasks. Be ready to show your tech interest and commitment.
- If selected, engage fully with the training, complete your modules, participate actively, and use the network.
Courses Offered
Participants can choose from any of the following professional tracks:
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Product Management
- Scrum Mastery
- Product Design
- Data Analytics
- Frontend Web Development
- Backend Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Branding and Marketing
Why You Should Apply
The Africa Agility Fully Funded African Girls in Tech Program isn’t just another scholarship; it’s a gateway to opportunity for young women in Nigeria and across Africa. As one of the fastest-growing digital economies, Nigeria needs more skilled female professionals in software development, data analysis, and tech entrepreneurship.
This programme gives you direct access to tech training, mentorship, and global job opportunities, all at zero cost. You’ll learn the most in-demand digital skills that employers across the world are searching for—skills that can lead to high-paying remote jobs, freelancing opportunities, or startup funding.
If you’ve been searching for fully funded scholarships for Nigerian students, digital skills training for women, or tech empowerment programs in Africa, this is the kind of opportunity that transforms careers and lives.
