Alasa Great Asekomhe
Front End Developer Nigeria"The scholarship change the trajectory of my life and i started my tech journey with TechRise DTI and Dev and Design made it possible, and today i'm a Software Engineer"
( FEATURED SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT )
Software Engineering
Alasa Great Asekomhe
Front End Developer & TechRise Scholar
"Before TechRise, I had the passion for technology but lacked a capable workstation and structured guidance. The scholarship provided me with a high-performance laptop, internet support, and 6 months of rigorous coding mentorship. Today, I engineer modern web platforms and scalable applications with confidence."
JavaScript
React.js
Node.js
Git & GitHub
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Meet Our Scholarship Beneficiaries
Real people, real transformation. Explore the journeys of young Africans who received tuition, developer laptops, and mentorship through TechRise DTI in partnership with Dev & Design.
Showing 7 Beneficiaries
Binta Ochalifu
UI/UX Designer Abuja, Nigeria"Through TechRise DTI, I gained essential digital productivity, modern workplace tools, and problem-solving skills to excel in the digital economy."
Etieno Usenenang
UI/UX & Product Designer Nigeria"Through the TechRise DTI UI/UX Scholarship, I mastered user experience research, wireframing, and Figma design systems to design user-centric digital products."
Adesemoye Ilerioluwa
Software Engineering Scholar Nigeria"Having a dedicated laptop and direct mentorship through TechRise allowed me to build real-world software applications and prepare for global tech roles."
Sanusi Nurudeen
Data Analytics & AI Scholar Nigeria"TechRise opened doors to data analytics and applied machine learning. I'm now deploying automated dashboards and analytical models for growing businesses."
Okoi Okoi Otu
Front End Developer Nigeria"Transitioned from zero tech background to building web applications and empowering peers in my local community with digital skills."
Happiness Emmanuel
UI/UX Design Scholar Nigeria"The scholarship removed financial barriers and equipped me with high-demand digital productivity and administrative technology skills."
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How Our Scholarships Work
We eliminate financial barriers so Africa's most promising minds can focus on mastering high-demand skills.
In Partnership with Dev & Design
Tech Scholarships
Organised in partnership with Dev & Design. Full tech-stack tuition coupled with training and mentorship.
In Partnership with VAF
Start A Skill (SAS) Program
Organised in partnership with Veronica Anthony Foundation. Focused on equipping African youth with foundational and intermediate digital literacy & AI tools.
Community & Industry Tracks
Women in Tech / SheLeads
Dedicated scholarship cohort supporting women and girls in STEM with female tech leadership mentorship, portfolio reviews, and career placement.
( STRATEGIC SCHOLARSHIP PARTNERS )
Partnering to Accelerate African Tech Talent
Primary Scholarship Partner
Dev & Design
Co-sponsoring technical software engineering scholarships, developer workstations, and intensive coding mentorship for high-potential African builders.
Start A Skill (SAS) Partner
Veronica Anthony Foundation
Championing grassroots digital skills, digital productivity, and career acceleration for youths across Nigerian communities.
Ecosystem Partner
Tovero Energy
Collaborating to expand tech accessibility, community resources, and digital transformation for African innovators.
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Want to sponsor a scholar or apply for the next cohort?
Whether you are an aspiring African youth ready to launch your tech career or an organisation passionate about sponsoring hardware and tuition, let's build the future together.