Groundbreaker Talents
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A fully funded one-year residential software and AI engineering program for young women in Uganda, offering training, accommodation, meals, mentorship, and job placement support.
Groundbreaker Talents Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded, 12-month residential program in Software Development and Artificial Intelligence for young women aged 18–30 from financially constrained backgrounds. Hosted at the Groundbreaker campus in Bukerere, Uganda, the program is designed for ambitious African women and refugees seeking to build careers in technology. The initiative has trained 153 women since 2023, with 98% employment within three months of graduation and an average 22× income increase among graduates. What you get • Full Software Development and AI training through Refactory Academy and Turing College • Personal laptop and internet access • Fully covered on-campus accommodation and meals • One-on-one mentorship from international tech professionals • Career readiness training and job placement assistance • Healthcare and mental health support How to apply 1. Complete online application form 2. Upload required documents 3. Submit a 2–3 minute motivation video 4. Attend phone interview if shortlisted 5. Attend in-person interview at Groundbreaker campus 6. Receive notification of application status via SMS or email 7. Receive onboarding instructions if selected
• Female, aged 18–30 at time of application • Ugandan resident or refugee living in Uganda • Credit in English at secondary school level • Credit in Mathematics at secondary school level • Proficient in English • No prior coding or technical experience required • Willing to commit full-time for one year • Willing to live on campus throughout program duration