Cardtonic Upskill 4.0 is offering 25 brand-new M5 MacBook Pros and 20 fully funded tech scholarships to young Nigerians and Ghanaians under 30. The applications opened on July 28 and will close on August 28, 2026.
MacBook Giveaway for Young Tech Talents
Cardtonic, a Nigerian fintech company, has launched its fourth edition of the Upskill programme. The programme is designed to give young tech talents access to tools and opportunities that can help them build their skills and careers. According to Cardtonic, 25 selected tech talents will receive M5 MacBook Pros. The laptops are meant to support the tech careers of the young winners.
Cardtonic has partnered with AltSchool Africa to provide 20 beginners with fully funded tech diploma scholarships alongside ₦250,000 in cash support each. The programme is open to Nigerians and Ghanaians under the age of 30. Cardtonic said the initiative is not simply about giving out laptops, but to help talented young people "learn new skills, accelerate their careers, and reach their full potential."
Tech Scholarship for Beginners
The Scholarship Track is for applicants who are just starting their tech journey. They can apply for a fully funded diploma scholarship and ₦250,000 in cash support. The programme is designed to help beginners who have a strong interest in technology or content creation. For the Scholarship Track, applicants must have a strong interest in technology or content creation and meet the eligibility criteria set by AltSchool Africa and Cardtonic.
Cardtonic said applicants should pick the track that matches their current level and submit their applications through the Upskill application portal. The applications opened on July 28, 2026, and will close on August 28, 2026. The winners are expected to be announced between October 1 and 2, 2026, while the prize-giving event is scheduled for October 10, 2026.
What Happens Next
After the applications close, Cardtonic's schedule shows that applications will be reviewed between August 31 and September 3, followed by screening updates, assessments, interviews, and the announcement of winners. The selected applicants will get fully funded tech diploma scholarships and ₦250,000 in cash support. The programme is designed to help young tech talents learn new skills, accelerate their careers, and reach their full potential.
Source: Pulse.ng
