Overview
DJCares, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Digital Jewels, offers a scholarship scheme worth N200,000 to support promising but financially disadvantaged students pursuing careers in IT. This initiative aims to reduce dropout rates due to financial constraints and encourage academic excellence.
Digital Jewels, an Information Value Chain and Capacity Building Firm, is committed to building specialized skills for the development of the African economy. With a vision of becoming Africa’s trusted guide in the emerging knowledge economy, Digital Jewels provides high-quality classroom-based training, e-learning, and specialized recruitment services. The DJ Cares initiative also includes opportunities for career guidance, holiday placements, Industrial Training, and Youth Service.
Host Country: Nigeria
Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
Reward: N200,000
IELTS Requirement: Not Required
Deadline: Not Specified
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled in an IT-related course (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering)
- Minimum GPA of 3.75/5 each semester since university enrollment
- Not older than 23 years by October of the application year
- At least 2 years of university education completed
- Proficiency in English (oral and written)
- Two credible references (one must be from the current institution, e.g., H.O.D, Dean)
Application Process
- Essay Submission: Write and submit an essay (maximum 500 words) on the topic: “Emerging threats and mitigation strategies around cybersecurity in the AI era.”
- Application Submission: After writing the essay, click the “Apply” button below to fill in your details and upload the essay in PDF format.