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The Internship
20 successful candidates will receive a scholarship for their ALX programme, as well as a paid internship opportunity with one of the world’s top tech companies.
Submit Your Application
To qualify, you must first be accepted into an ALX tech programme. You must then send in a separate application for the Patoranking Foundation Tech Scholarship.
It’s not enough to simply believe in equality in education – we must create it. The Patoranking Foundation Tech Scholarship unlocks endless opportunities for 40 resilient, creative, and mission-driven learners.
The Global Importance of Tech Skills
Tech is not just a trend – it is the foundation for global progress. Patoranking and ALX both agree that everyone deserves a chance to access the skills they need to thrive in today’s digital world.
Demand for Tech Skills is Skyrocketing
Across Africa and the world, tech jobs are growing at an unprecedented rate. From web development to data analysis, companies are seeking skilled individuals to build, innovate, and solve problems.
Unleash Local Potential
A tech-savvy workforce fuels local economies. With the right skills, young people can create solutions to local challenges, build tech start ups, and drive innovation within their own communities and across Africa.
Become Globally Competitive
Tech skills open doors to well-paid, international opportunities. This internship, coupled with your ALX training, will equip you to compete for jobs on a global scale and connect you to a global network of professionals.
The Global Importance of Tech Skills
Tech is not just a trend – it is the foundation for global progress. Patoranking and ALX both agree that everyone deserves a chance to access the skills they need to thrive in today’s digital world.
Demand for Tech Skills is Skyrocketing
Across Africa and the world, tech jobs are growing at an unprecedented rate. From web development to data analysis, companies are seeking skilled individuals to build, innovate, and solve problems.
Unleash Local Potential
A tech-savvy workforce fuels local economies. With the right skills, young people can create solutions to local challenges, build tech start ups, and drive innovation within their own communities and across Africa.
Become Globally Competitive
Tech skills open doors to well-paid, international opportunities. This internship, coupled with your ALX training, will equip you to compete for jobs on a global scale and connect you to a global network of professionals.
About Patoranking
Patoranking uses his platform as a chart-topping African reggae dancehall artist to champion social issues. He founded the Patoranking Foundation, dedicated to unlocking the potential of young Africans through various education processes. This collaboration with ALX empowers youth to become the tech innovators and leaders of tomorrow.
About ALX
At ALX, we believe in the limitless potential of opportunity. Through intensive, immersive tech training programmes, we equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills to thrive in the future of the fast-paced tech industry.
How to Complete Your Patoranking Tech Scholarship Application
STEP 1
Apply to any ALX tech programme by 6th May
Applicants must apply through the standard ALX Selection process and have been successfully accepted into a tech programme by Midnight GMT on Friday, 6th May 2024 in order to qualify for the Patoranking Foundation Tech Scholarship.
STEP 2
Get accepted into any ALX tech programme
Once you have been accepted into the ALX programme, you can then come to this site to start and complete your Internship application.
STEP 3
Submit your application to the Patoranking Foundation by 13th May
You will then be required to submit the following elements by Monday, 13th may 2024 in order to be considered for the scholarship. This includes: a motivational video, short essay, and x
STEP 4
Receive your decision by 21st May
Check your email! You will receive a decision before 21st May 2024 on whether or not you successfully landed the scholarship. Scholarship recipients will have the admin fee for their tech programme covered and have access to a paid internship at the end of their tech programme.