**Don Jazzy offers tech school scholarships**

Many young people want tech skills, but the fee is a challenge most times. Don Jazzy wants to change that. The Mavin Records founder is offering scholarships covering up to 100 per cent of TS Academy tuition for young people who want digital skills through its 2027 programme. He announced it on Monday, October 26. Courses range from AI and cybersecurity to data science, software development, digital marketing and graphics design. The majority are beginner-friendly and open to applicants without a tech background.

What the scholarship covers

The key benefit is financial relief through free or subsidized tuition. One report puts the value at up to ₦447,000. There is also help beyond the classroom. Legit.ng, drawing on Don Jazzy's Instagram post, reports that he will also provide 50 laptops and monthly data support. TS Academy also advertises mentorship, internship opportunities and job-placement support.

Note the words "up to." Not everyone will get the full amount. Even successful applicants may still be required to pay a reduced application fee, so be sure to verify the exact amount before making any payment.

Who can apply and how

The programme is targeted at young Nigerians. A selection committee looks at your motivation, how closely your goals align with your selected track, your dedication to completing it, and your financial circumstances.

To apply:

• Go to the official portal: donjazzy.tsacademyonline.com
• Pick your tech track.
• Fill in the form honestly.
• Submit it for review.

One site lists the deadline as November 30, 2026, but confirm this on the official page. Only use the official link, and be careful with anyone who asks you for money outside it.

Why celebrity backing matters

Here is the simple version. Tech training can open up life-changing opportunities, yet many young people lack the guidance to get started or the financial means to access it. When a famous person backs a programme, two things happen. More people hear about it. And more people trust it enough to try.

Don Jazzy isn't new to this. Years ago he sent money to a tech school to train 100 young people in coding. It's a bit like a big brother pointing at a door and saying, "Go in, it's safe."

Still, a scholarship won't solve unemployment alone. It is best seen as a boost to Nigeria's digital skills pipeline, not a solution to its wider unemployment crisis. Its real value lies in whether graduates can turn their skills into jobs.

For now, it is a real chance for someone who has been waiting for one.