Fellowship
Get paid to build AI for Africa
A 12-month paid fellowship for final-year students and recent graduates.
Programme
National AI fellowship
12 months of hands-on AI development with a stipend, mentors, and a clear path to employment.
Who qualifies
Final-year students & graduates
- Computer Science or related field
- Strong programming foundation
- Passion for building real products
What you get
Stipend, mentors, and placement
- GHS 2,000 monthly stipend
- 1-on-1 mentorship from practitioners
- 95% job placement rate
What you build
Real products with real users
- Ship features used by real organisations
- Solve challenges specific to African markets
- Build a portfolio that gets you hired
Track record
Results from past cohorts
What fellows have done since completing the programme.
- 95%
- Placement rate
- 3
- Cohorts
Hired within 3 months of completing the programme
Completed since the programme launched in 2024
Who we pick
What we look for
We value these qualities over credentials.
Mission-driven
You care about solving real problems for real people, not just shipping code.
Humility
You prioritise results over recognition and learn from everyone around you.
Grit
You push through hard problems. Determination matters more than a perfect background.
Apply
Ready to apply?
Tell us about yourself and why you want to build AI for Africa. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.