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Cardtonic4.0

This year, we’re giving 25 MacBooks and 20 tech scholarships, with participants from two countries set to benefit.

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Why Upskill

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Upskill is our way of giving back to a community that has also played a part in our story. It is not about handing out MacBooks for applause.

It’s about giving talented young techies access to opportunities they might not otherwise have. Through Upskill, we provide MacBooks and fully funded tech scholarships to help them learn new skills, accelerate their careers, and reach their full potential.

For the first time, Upskill is open to Ghanaians. This year, 25 M5 MacBook Pros will be given to selected tech talents across different categories.

We are also introducing the Upskill by Cardtonic Scholarship cohort offered through AltSchool Africa. Through this fund, 20 promising beginners will receive fully funded diploma scholarships, plus ₦250,000 cash support each.

To keep things focused and fair, Upskill 4.0 has two paths: the MacBook Track and the Scholarship Track.

MacBook Track

Content Creation

Details

Written, visual, or video content. If you know how to create content that informs, entertains, or builds community, this is your track.

Content creationAdobe PremiereMedium
CanvaCapCutYouTube StudioGrammarly

Product Design

Details

Graphics, motion, or UI/UX. If you turn ideas into visuals and experiences people can use, this track is for you.

FigmaAdobe IllustratorFigJam
CanvaAdobe PhotoshopAgentic

Software Engineering

Details

Frontend, backend, or mobile development. If you build with code, this is your lane.

Visual Studio CodeReplitPostman
GitHubGIT

Data Science & AI Engineering

Details

You work with data, build models, find patterns, and make numbers useful beyond spreadsheets nobody begged for.

PythonJupyter NotebookTensorFlow
PyTorchSQLPower BI

Product Management

Details

You bring structure to ideas, understand users, and help teams build products that solve real problems.

NotionMiroJira
TrelloGoogle Sheets

Cyber Security

Details

You understand digital safety, spot risks, and think like an attacker so people and systems can stay protected.

WiresharkNmapSecurity
Kali LinuxCisco Packet TracerVirtualBox

Scholarship Track

Software Engineering

Details

For beginners who want to learn how to build websites, apps, and digital products with code.

Visual Studio CodeReplitPostman
GitHubGIT

Cyber Security

Details

For beginners who want to learn how to protect users, platforms, and systems from digital threats.

WiresharkNmapSecurity
Kali LinuxCisco Packet TracerVirtualBox

Data Analysis

Details

For people who want to understand data, find insights, and use numbers to solve real problems.

Microsoft ExcelPython
Power BIGoogle Sheets

Product Design

Details

For applicants interested in visual design and creating better digital experiences.

FigmaAdobe IllustratorFigJam
CanvaAdobe PhotoshopAgentic

Product Management

Details

For beginners who want to learn how digital products are planned, built, launched, and improved.

NotionMiroJira
TrelloGoogle Sheets

To apply,
you must

  • Be under 30 years old.
  • Be Nigerian or Ghanaian.
  • Possess a passionate drive toward technology or content creation.
  • Have a proven record of interest, or portfolio, relevant to the skill in question to qualify for the MacBook Track.
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TIMELINE

July 28, 2026

Applications Opens

August 28, 2026

Applications Closes

August 31 - September 03, 2026

Application Review

September 05, 2026

Screening Criteria Update

September 12, 2026

Assessment day for MacBook & Scholarship applicants

September 14 - 16, 2026

Assessment Result Update

September 22 - 25, 2026

Interview of Candidates

October 01 - 02, 2026

Announcement of Winners

October 10, 2026

Prize-giving Event Day

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A Glimpse at Upskill 3.0

Upskill 2.0 went bigger — with 20 M3 MacBooks for rising tech talents.

We reached more people, added monetary support for 13 runner-ups, and deepened our commitment to helping Nigeria’s brightest thrive.

Upskill 1.0 set the stage — empowering 15 promising tech talents with brand-new MacBooks.

The first-ever edition of Upskill with Cardtonic helped us discover hidden talents who needed this opportunity to grow.

Ready to Apply?

Pick the track that best suits your current level and submit your application. If you have some experience and proof of work, go for the MacBook Track. If you’re just starting out in tech, the Scholarship Track is your lane.

For questions or support, contact us.

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