The Bulb Africa Fellowship 2021 for Young Nigerian Tech Enthusiasts

Bulb Fellowship 2021 is calling for applications – The Bulb Fellowship is an intensive program that equips African youth with the required skills to succeed in the tech ecosystem.

The fellowship curriculum offers direct practical experience. Applicants select a course, join a cohort, complete monthly group projects, and build and launch real products.

Bulb Fellowship Available Courses

Available Courses Include:

Learn programing language.NET: Master the guidelines used for developing a wide range of mobile or web-based applications on Android, iOS and Linux.

  • Net concepts and meanings
  • Framework components & CLR management
  • Programming with C# and VB.NET
  • Web applications using ASP.NET MVC 5
  • Building bots with Microsoft Bot Framework
  • Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Windows forms applications
  • Web services and windows services identification

Learn programming language – Javascript: Acquire the complete knowledge of one of the most sought-after programming languages in the world today to build mobile and desktop applications from scratch.

  • Programming fundamentals
  • Git and terminal fluency
  • Data structures and algorithms
  • HTML, CSS & Node.js
  • Servers, HTTP and Express.js
  • Databases, schemas, models and ORMs
  • React and Redux
  • Web Security

Learn Devops Engineering: Acquire skills that facilitate communication between developers and IT operators, ensuring that companies worldwide deliver software solutions faster in a stabilized operating environment.

  • DevOps concepts and meanings
  • DevOps and software development lifecycle
  • Continuous integration and deployment
  • Containers and virtual development
  • Configuration management tools
  • Cloud computing
  • LINUS basics and administration
  • Shell scripting & Continuous integration with jenkins

Learn Product Design: Acquire the proficient use of designing tools that help you build valuable, efficient and cost-effective products for various markets across the globe.

  • Design thinking and need identification
  • Creative writing for product designers
  • Digital design basics
  • Design elements
  • Business communication
  • Product ergonomics

Bulb Fellowship Eligibility

  • You must be between the ages of 18 and 30.
  • You must have a minimum of a university degree certificate.
  • You must have at least two guarantors, one relative and one non-relative.
  • You must have an NYSC discharge certificate.
  • You must be a dedicated tech enthusiast.

Bulb Fellowship Benefits

  • Rapid growing network: Pick the brains of always-on-deck tech professionals and secure lifelong support and opportunities through friendships that transition into professional connections.
  • Get real work experience: Get equipped with highly sought-after skills in the tech industry by completing group projects and working with other fellows to build valuable products.
  • Earn while you learn: Get immersed in a fellowship program that grooms and caters for you at the same time. Build your tech career and receive stipends monthly for your efforts.
  • Pay no tuition until you are hired: Focus on acquiring all the skills you need without tuition until you are hired. They allow you pay your tuition after you graduate and secure a job.

How to Apply for Bulb Fellowship 

The application process is as follows:

  • Submit your application
  • Pass a psychometric test.
  • Get invited for an interview.
  • Get a conditional offer.
  • Fill in your biodata form.
  • Get an unconditional offer.
  • Receive your personal laptop and start training.

APPLY HERE OFFICIAL LINK