Global Information Technology giant, Microsoft Corporation, has introduced the 4Afrika Scholarship programme, as part of its 4Afrika Initiative, in recognition of 2013 International Youth Day. Through the programme, Microsoft will provide mentorship, leadership and technical training, certification, university- level education, and employment opportunities for promising African students in a bid to drive capacity building in the black continent.
The company, in a statement, said mentorship will be provided by Microsoft employees from around the world, and employment opportunities will include internships and both part-time and full-time jobs within Microsoft, as well as with the company's more than 10,000 partners across Africa.
Through the company's 4Afrika Initiative and YouthSpark programme, Microsoft said it was committed to helping millions of Africans get critical skills for entrepreneurship and employability.
The statement said: "The 4Afrika Scholarship programme is one way the company intends to meet that goal, by helping ensure that promising youth have access to the education, resources and skills they need to succeed, regardless of their financial situations."
