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In a bid to foster the growth of young African tech talent, Cleva, a leading fintech company, and AltSchool Africa, a renowned skill-to-market platform, have joined forces to launch the Cleva-AltSchool Scholarship Fund. This initiative aims to provide deserving individuals with access to in-demand skills training, empowering them to build successful careers and contribute to the local economy.
About Cleva
Cleva offers a seamless way to manage money across borders, making it an essential tool for those looking to earn dollars and grow their wealth. With Cleva, you can easily open a USD account in your name, allowing you to receive payments from clients, employers, and platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, PayPal, and Payoneer.
Cleva is built for remote workers, freelancers, creators and global entrepreneurs. As a partner, Cleva is committed to supporting the growth of young African tech talent by providing access to in-demand skills training through AltSchool.
About AltSchool Africa
AltSchool Africa AltSchool Africa is a global talent company that equips Africans with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to succeed in their careers. AltSchool Africa offers a diverse range of technical and non-technical diploma programs and short courses across its five schools: Software Engineering, Data, Product, Creative Economy, and Business. To ensure that skilled professionals can access rewarding career opportunities worldwide, AltSchool Africa also provides career counselling, mentorship, recruitment support and job placement services. Their mission aligns with Cleva’s goal of supporting the growth of young African tech talent.
The Partnership
“We’re excited to partner with AltSchool to empower young African tech talent,” said Tolu Alabi, the Co-founder/CEO of Cleva. “Our goal is to provide access to cross-border payment solutions to individuals looking to get paid for their work abroad, enabling individuals to reach their full potential.”
According to Tomilola Tometi, Sales & Partnerships Executive, AltSchool Africa, “The Cleva-AltSchool Scholarship Fund will afford more young and passionate Africans, especially those from low-income backgrounds, the opportunity to learn in-demand skills so they can build rewarding careers and lead better lives. We are incredibly proud of this partnership with Cleva, and we cannot wait to see the transformative impact this fund will have on the lives of our learners.”
Eligibility Criteria and Application Process
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Visit this application link & sign up.
- Complete the application tasks.
- Be enrolled at the School of Data, Engineering, Product or Creative Economy.
Application tasks:
- Create a Cleva account here or visit getcleva.com and use ClevaALTScholarship as the referral code (your first USD deposit fee will be waived! 🎉)
- Follow Cleva on X (@Clevabanking), Instagram (@Cleva_Banking) and LinkedIn (Cleva YC W24)
- Make a post using the Cleva banner. Get the banner here: bit.ly/clevabanner Make sure to add #ClevaAltSchoolScholarship and tag Cleva when you post!
- Provide evidence of fulfilling these requirements here: bit.ly/clevaltform
Please note that shortlisted candidates will be required to complete the ALTSchool assessment test and prepare an essay which will be reviewed before the award is given.
Apply for the Cleva-AltSchool Scholarship today and take the first step towards a successful career in tech.
