She Code Africa Laptop Scholarship 2026 (Cycle 3) — Free HP Laptop for Women and Girls in Tech in Nigeria
- Omran Aburayya
- 19 hours ago
- 3 min read
If you are a woman or girl in Adamawa, Ondo, Edo, or Ebonyi State in Nigeria with a strong passion for technology but no personal laptop to pursue it, the She Code Africa Laptop Scholarship — Cycle 3 is for you. Applications are now open, with a deadline of 11:59 PM WAT, April 23, 2026. Fully funded by HP, this initiative provides more than a laptop — it opens access to mentorship, training, community, and real opportunities in Africa’s growing digital economy.
👩🏻💻 Scholarship at a Glance
Location: Nigeria — Adamawa, Ondo, Edo, and Ebonyi States
Organisation: She Code Africa (SCA)
Funding Partner: HP
Programme Level: Open to women and girls at any stage of their tech journey
Target Group: Women and girls in the listed states without a personal working laptop and with interest in tech
Award Value : Brand-new HP laptop + access to She Code Africa Academy, mentorship, and career support
Application Deadline: 11:59 PM WAT, April 23, 2026
Eligible States: Adamawa, Ondo, Edo, and Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Eligible to: Women and girls only (SCA community membership not required for Cycle 3)
👩🏻💻 About She Code Africa
The She Code Africa Laptop Scholarship is part of She Code Africa’s mission to close the gender gap in technology by empowering African women with digital skills and opportunities. Through this initiative, selected beneficiaries receive laptops to help them learn, practice, and build careers in tech.
She Code Africa (SCA) is a pan-African nonprofit founded in 2016 that has empowered over 66,000 girls and women across Africa with tech skills, resources, and career opportunities. With more than 30,000 members across 30+ countries, it is one of the continent’s largest women-in-tech communities.
The scholarship is built on a simple idea: access to a laptop can be the difference between interest in tech and a real career in it.
🎁 Overview and Scholar Benefits
Cycle 3 is open to women and girls across the four eligible Nigerian states, regardless of whether they are already part of the SCA community.
Selected applicants will receive a brand-new HP laptop funded by HP, based on their interest in tech, clarity of goals, and how the device will support their growth.
Recipients will also benefit from:
A brand-new HP laptop for learning and projects
Access to She Code Africa Academy and mentorship programmes
Opportunities for internships, remote jobs, and certifications
Support to build portfolios and develop tech skills
Entry into a large pan-African women-in-tech community
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Identify as a woman or girl
Reside in Adamawa, Ondo, Edo, or Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Have some interest or experience in technology (absolute beginners are not eligible)
Not own a working personal laptop
Follow She Code Africa on at least one social media platform
Be available to receive the laptop within their state
SCA membership is not required for this cycle.
Male applicants are not eligible. Applications that do not meet requirements will be disqualified.
📝 Application Procedure
Applications are submitted online via a Google Form with no fee required.
Before applying:
Allocate at least 20 minutes to complete the form
Note that progress cannot be saved
Submit only one application
Step 1 — Prepare Your Responses
You will need to clearly explain:
Your background and current tech journey
Your interest in technology
Your goals and career direction
How a laptop will support your growth
Step 2 — Access the Form
Apply via the official She Code Africa website or social media channels: shecodeafrica.org
Step 3 — Submit Application
Complete all sections honestly before the deadline.
Step 4 — Selection Outcome
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email. All decisions are final.
Deadline: 11:59 PM WAT, April 23, 2026
🚀 A Final Word
Across Nigeria, many young women have the potential to build careers in tech but lack access to essential tools like a laptop. The She Code Africa Laptop Scholarship Cycle 3 aims to close that gap. If you are in one of the eligible states and meet the criteria, apply before the deadline and clearly express your goals — this opportunity could be your first step into a tech career.
