If you’re a young Beninese looking to study technology, digital skills, or innovation, there are several local and international scholarships you can apply for. Here’s your clear roadmap:
✅ 1. Apply through Sèmè City Programs
Sèmè City is Benin’s leading innovation and education hub. It partners with institutions across Africa and Europe to offer:
- Short tech bootcamps (coding, AI, digital marketing)
- Bachelor’s and Master’s programs (STEM, entrepreneurship, design)
📝 How to Apply:
- Visit the official site: semecity.bj
- Check the “Programmes & Formations” section.
- Look for:
- Sèmè One Academy
- ENSAE – Digital & Data programs
- Partner programs with EPITECH, 2iE, and others
- Many programs offer full or partial scholarships, especially for top-performing students or those with financial need.
🌍 2. Scholarships via the Ministry of Digital Economy (MNDI)
The Ministère du Numérique et de la Digitalisation regularly partners with:
- GIZ (Germany)
- AFD (France)
- World Bank
- African Development Bank
🎯 Focus Areas:
- Cybersecurity
- Software Development
- Data Science
- Smart agriculture and energy tech
📥 Application Tips:
- Follow announcements on the ministry’s site or social media:
https://numerique.gouv.bj - Be ready with:
- Your CV
- Motivation letter
- School transcripts or diploma
🌐 3. International Tech Scholarships for Beninese Students
You can also apply to external programs that are open to Beninese citizens:
| Scholarship | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| DAAD In-Country/In-Region (Germany) | For Master’s or PhD in IT or Engineering, sometimes hosted at Sèmè City | daad.de |
| EPITECH Africa Scholarships | Study coding and software engineering in Benin (Cotonou campus) | africa.epitech.eu |
| YALI Tech Tracks | Leadership & digital skills for West African youth | yaliwestafrica.net |
| Google Africa Developer Scholarships | Android, web, and cloud development | grow.google/africa |
