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GTCO SQUAD HACKATHON FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (THIRD EDITION)

LOCATION: Nigeria

Welcome to the Third Edition of Squad Hackathon

This year, they’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. The theme “Smart Systems: The Intelligent Economy” is a call to action for the boldest, most curious minds in Nigerian universities.

University students across Nigeria, this is your call to design and build intelligent data-driven solutions that reshape how communities interact with money.

ELIGIBILITY:

University Students: You must be a currently enrolled university student in Nigeria.

Team Formation: Teams can consist of 2 to 4 members (cross-disciplinary teams are encouraged) systems.

Technical Proficiency: At least one team member must have a technical background (engineering, computer science, data science, or a related field).

Identification: Each team member must have a valid student ID for verification purposes.

One team rule: Participants may only register as a member of one single team.

BENEFIT:

1st

1ST POSITION

₦5M

₦5,000,000 to be shared equally amongst all team members, awarded in the form of GTBank utility cards.

Publicity through Squad and GTCO communication channels

2nd

SECOND POSITION: ₦3M

₦3,000,000 to be shared equally amongst all team members, awarded in the form of GTBank utility cards.

Publicity through Squad and GTCO communication channels

3rd

THIRD POSITION: ₦2M

₦2,000,000 to be shared equally amongst all team members, awarded in the form of GTBank utility cards.

Publicity through Squad and GTCO communication channels

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WID SUMMIT LAPTOP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2026 – SPONSORED BY WOMEN IN DEFI

LOCATION: Nigeria

Women in DeFi is committed to supporting African women building the future of Web3. As part of the WID Summit 2026, “Beyond the Bridge: African Women Leading the Future of Web3.” An initiative that recognizes and supports credible young women with laptops, helping them stay empowered and supported on their journey towards greatness.

ELIGIBILITY:

This scholarship is designed to support women who may not currently have access to the tools they need to participate fully in the digital economy.

Important Information Before Applying:

Before completing this application, please ensure that:

You will be physically present at the Women in DeFi Summit 2026. The laptop will only be awarded in person during the event.

You can present a valid proof of identification during the verification process.

You are genuinely committed to learning, building, or working within the Web3 ecosystem.

Please note that submitting this form does not guarantee selection. Applications will be reviewed based on need, interest in Web3, and potential impact.

They encourage applicants to provide thoughtful and honest responses.

Event Details:

Date: 26th April, 2026

Venue: The Zone Tech Park, Ggbagada, Lagos, Nigeria

Time: 8:00 AM

Get a ticket here.

BENEFIT:

They are offering a limited number of laptop scholarships to support women who are actively learning, building, or contributing to the Web3 ecosystem but lack access to the tools needed to thrive.

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