DevCareer Africa and Coursera Tech Scholarship Program 2025 for African Youths
Opportunity Description
DevCareer has officially partnered with Coursera to launch one of the most exciting scholarship opportunities of 2025 for African youths seeking to break into high-income digital careers. This partnership will provide 500 fully funded scholarship slots, giving selected applicants complete access to Coursera’s world‑class professional certificate programs for 24 weeks, at zero cost.
If you’ve been looking for a practical, beginner‑friendly way to enter the tech industry with globally recognised credentials from companies like Google, Meta, IBM, and Microsoft, this is your chance.
ABOUT DEVCAREER
DevCareer is a non‑profit organisation committed to empowering African youths with digital and technology skills. Since inception, DevCareer has supported thousands of learners across Africa through mentorship, training programs, laptops and workspace grants, and partnerships that make tech careers more accessible to everyone.
ABOUT COURSERA
Coursera is one of the world’s largest online learning platforms, offering industry‑standard courses and certificate programs from global universities and tech companies.
With over 100 million learners worldwide, Coursera provides flexible, self‑paced learning trusted by employers and institutions globally.
Through this partnership, selected candidates will earn certificates directly issued by Google, Meta, IBM, Microsoft, and other leading organisations.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
This is a 24‑week fully funded scholarship program designed to equip African youths with job‑ready digital skills and internationally recognised certificates.
Once selected, participants gain:
- Full access to Coursera’s learning platform
- Self‑paced, flexible study for six months
- Career‑aligned training designed by top global companies
- A clear pathway to remote and local job opportunities
No technical background is required for most tracks.
WHO CAN APPLY?
This opportunity is open to:
- African youths (18 – 35 preferred)
- Beginners and intermediate learners seeking tech or digital skills
- Students, job seekers, recent graduates, career switchers, and early‑stage professionals
- Anyone serious about completing the full program and earning a certificate
You do NOT need previous tech experience for most tracks.
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
Successful applicants will enjoy:
- 100% tuition‑free learning
- Access to all Coursera course materials
- Professional certificates upon completion
- Training designed by Google, Meta, IBM, Microsoft, and others
- Self‑paced study designed to fit your schedule
- Globally recognised certification you can showcase on LinkedIn and your CV
- Direct career relevance in today’s most in‑demand digital fields
AVAILABLE LEARNING TRACKS
Choose from 8 high‑demand digital career paths:
- Project Management
- UX Design
- IT Support
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Marketing & E‑commerce
- Business Intelligence
- Software Development
- Prompting & AI Essentials
Whether you want to become a designer, tech project manager, entry‑level IT specialist, or AI‑enabled digital marketer, there is a track for you.
DURATION
Total Duration: 24 Weeks (6 Months) Learning Mode: Self‑paced online training Certificate Issuer: Coursera + Partner Companies (Google, Meta, IBM, Microsoft, etc.)
DEADLINE
30th November, 2025 Early applications are strongly encouraged.
HOW TO APPLY
- Click the official application link here
- Fill in your personal details
- Select your preferred learning track
- Submit and wait for selection email
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Scholarship slots are limited to 500 candidates
- This program is 100% free – no hidden fees
- Certificates are globally recognised
- You must commit to completing the program
