Safaricom Ethiopia Launches Talent Cloud Scholarship to Empower 1,000 Youth

In an exciting initiative to unlock new opportunities for young Ethiopians, Safaricom Ethiopia joins forces with Amref Health Africa and the Vodafone Foundation, has launched the Safaricom Talent Cloud Scholarship—a transformative initiative that aims to empower 1,000 Ethiopian youth with essential digital skills useful for the fast growing tech.

The year-long scholarship programme is designed for youth aged 18 to 35 with a passion for technology and innovation. Through the Talent Cloud platform, participants will receive free and unlimited access to online training in high-demand areas such as software development, data science, artificial intelligence, and more.

In addition to world-class digital training, the scholarship package includes free monthly data for a full year to ensure seamless learning access to course materials and online learning resources, alongside mentorship and coaching sessions led by experienced professionals. The initiative will also facilitate internship and job placement opportunities with leading tech employers, effectively bridging the gap between skills development and the job market.

The programme is open to students, graduates, entrepreneurs, and young professionals seeking to grow their careers in the ICT sector. With Ethiopia’s digital economy on the rise, the Talent Cloud Scholarship represents a strategic step towards building a future-ready workforce equipped to drive innovation and inclusive growth across the country. By investing in the next generation of digital talent, the initiative aims to unlock opportunities that empower youth, strengthen communities, and accelerate Ethiopia’s digital transformation.

Applications are now open and will close on 24 April 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via https://register.kefeta.et/  and take the first step toward a brighter, digitally empowered future.