Cohort 1 · September 19, 2026. Applications close once seats fill.

MA TALENT 5K SCHOLARS

100% Fully Funded Scholarships For 5,000 Students

Apply for up to 100% funded training in Financial Analytics or Data Analytics, backed by seven named scholarships and internship placement support when you finish.

Apply for a Scholarship
  • 7 named scholarships, up to 100% funded
  • 2 tracks: Financial Analytics or Data Analytics
  • Internship placement support after completion
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7
NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS
100%
TUITION COVERAGE AVAILABLE
2
TRACKS TO CHOOSE FROM
WHAT IS MA TALENT 5K SCHOLARS?

A fully funded scholarship worth ₦250,000

MA Talent 5K Scholars is a 100% scholarship program by MA Talent Africa, offering 5,000 fully funded places across two tracks: Financial Analytics and Data Analytics. Each track carries a full market value of ₦250,000, but tuition is completely waived.

Program Value ₦250,000
Scholarship Covers ₦250,000 (100%)

Who can apply?

  • Undergraduates
  • NYSC Corps Members
  • Recent Graduates
  • Career Switchers
  • Working Professionals

Every scholar who completes their track is eligible for a 3–6 month internship placement with MA Talent Africa's partner organizations.

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Built on Proven Foundations

This program draws directly from the curricula of our existing schools: the School of Finance, the School of Investment, the School of Data Analytics, and the School of Investment Banking, condensed into two focused, practical tracks.

Scholars learn to apply their skills across real sectors of the economy, including Banks, Oil and Gas, Telecommunications, Consumer Goods, Industrial Goods, and Agriculture, so the training is grounded in how these tools are actually used in the market, not taught in the abstract.

After completing the program, every scholar becomes eligible for a 3-to-6-month internship, virtual or physical, with partner companies across finance, banking, and data. This is backed by MA Talent Africa's track record of placing over 8,000 alumni at leading finance and investment firms.

WHY MA TALENT

Built around getting you hired, not just trained

Expert mentors

Learn from finance and data professionals working in the field today.

Track-based training

Pick one track and go deep, with projects built on real scenarios.

Internship placement

Finish your track with a direct path into internship opportunities.

Seven named scholarships

Each one covers up to 100% of tuition for your chosen track.

A network that backs you

Mentors and fellow scholars who stay in your corner after class ends.

CHOOSE YOUR TRACK

Two tracks. One application.

You'll pick one when you apply. Both are supported by the same six scholarships.

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TRACK 01

Financial Analytics Track

Build real skills in financial modeling, analysis, and reporting, the kind used to evaluate budgets, forecasts, and investment decisions.

  • Financial modeling & valuation
  • Investment analysis and equity research
  • Tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Financial Modeling, Valuation
Apply for this track
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TRACK 02

Data Analytics Track

Turn raw, messy data into dashboards and decisions, using the same tools and methods analytics teams use on the job.

  • Data cleaning & visualization
  • Dashboards & business insight
  • Tools: SQL, Python, Power BI
Apply for this track
THE FUNDING LEDGER

Seven scholarships. One application.

Pick one when you apply, or skip this step entirely. Every scholarship below covers up to 100% of tuition.

SCHOLARSHIP 1

Otunba Ayodele Scholarship

UP TO 100% TUITION
SCHOLARSHIP 2

EduFund Africa Scholarship

UP TO 100% TUITION
SCHOLARSHIP 3

Ajiroba Scholarship

UP TO 100% TUITION
SCHOLARSHIP 4

Delmich Foundation Scholarship

UP TO 100% TUITION
SCHOLARSHIP 5

CFO Scholarship

UP TO 100% TUITION
SCHOLARSHIP 6

CitiFunds Scholarship

UP TO 100% TUITION
SCHOLARSHIP 7

Fortunatus Scholarship

UP TO 100% TUITION
HOW IT WORKS

Four steps from application to workplace

01

Apply

Submit your application and choose a track. Select a scholarship, or skip it.

02

Get matched

We review your application and match you to a scholarship and cohort.

03

Train

Complete your track with mentors, hands-on projects, and a support network.

04

Get placed

Graduate into internship placement support to start your career.

Applications are open for the September 19, 2026 cohort.

Seats are limited and scholarships are awarded as applications are reviewed. Apply today to secure your place.

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