The Grace Agbonlahor Foundation (GAF) has launched IgniteHer, a programme designed to help girls and young women gain practical digital, technology and career skills through fully funded Coursera scholarships.
The programme combines online learning with mentorship, career guidance and community support to help participants develop skills for employment, further education and entrepreneurship.
About the IgniteHer Programme
Through its partnership with Coursera, IgniteHer provides selected participants with access to eligible online courses and professional certificates at no cost.
Participants can also benefit from mentorship, career guidance, cohort support, regular check-ins and community engagement.
The programme is particularly focused on helping girls and young women who may have limited access to quality education, professional training and career development opportunities.
Who Can Apply?
The programme is open to girls and young women, including:
- Secondary school students
- University students
- Recent graduates
- Young women from underserved communities
- Women interested in developing digital and professional skills
- Young women seeking better employment or entrepreneurship opportunities
What Can You Study?
Participants can access courses and professional learning pathways in areas such as:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analytics
- Python
- SQL
- Excel
- Digital Marketing
- Human Resources
- Project Management
- UX Design
- Machine Learning
The programme also highlights professional certificates from organisations including Google, IBM and Intuit.
Examples include:
- Google Data Analytics Certificate
- Google UX Design Certificate
- Google Cybersecurity Certificate
- Google Project Management Certificate
- Python for Everybody
- AI For Everyone
- Other career-focused courses and specializations
Course availability may change depending on the current Coursera catalogue and IgniteHer offerings.
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
Successful participants can receive:
- Fully funded access to eligible Coursera courses
- Professional certificate opportunities
- Online learning opportunities
- Structured learning pathways
- Mentorship and community support
- Career guidance
- Support in preparing for employment, further education or entrepreneurship
How the Programme Works
1. Coursera Scholarship
Selected participants receive access to eligible Coursera courses without paying the course fees.
2. Structured Learning
Participants can follow curated learning pathways based on their interests and career goals.
3. Mentorship and Community
Participants receive support through mentors, cohort groups and community engagement.
4. Career Support
The programme provides guidance on how participants can use their skills and certifications for future education, employment or entrepreneurship.
How to Register
IgniteHer is currently accepting registrations of interest for upcoming cohorts.
Registering your interest does not necessarily mean you have been awarded a scholarship. Interested applicants should complete the official interest form and wait for further information about the next cohort and selection process.
Opportunity Details
Programme: IgniteHer – STEAM & Career Readiness for Girls and Young Women
Organisation: Grace Agbonlahor Foundation
Scholarship Provider: Coursera through the GAF initiative
Funding: Fully funded course scholarships
Study Format: Online
Target Group: Girls and young women
Focus Areas: STEAM, digital skills, professional development and career readiness
Current Status: Register your interest
How to Apply
Interested girls and young women can register their interest through the official Grace Agbonlahor Foundation website.
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