- Nigerian rapper and songwriter Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, collaborates with AltSchool Africa to offer 20 full scholarships to women
- The scholarships cover full tuition for tech courses, including Engineering, Product, and Data, providing women with the opportunity to pursue their passion
- The scholarship program is announced in celebration of International Women's Day, and has sparked reactions among fans
In celebration of International Women's Day, Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has partnered with AltSchool Africa to support women in tech through a scholarship program.
Announcing the initiative on his Instagram page, Falz revealed plans to offer full scholarships to 20 women, allowing them to study tech courses of their choice, including Engineering, Product, and Data.
Interested applicants are required to register through a provided link and make a compelling case for their selection.
The beneficiaries of the scholarship program will be announced on Saturday, March 8, 2025, which marks International Women's Day.
The artiste wrote,
“For this year's International Women's Day, and in collaboration with @AltSchoolAfrica I will be offering full scholarships to 20 women to study tech courses in any area of choice, including Engineering, Product and Data..”
Falz's post has garnered widespread reactions from his fans who praised his commitment to bridging the gender gap in tech and empowering women to pursue. However, some have expressed reservations about the platform.
Fans react to Falz’ scholarship offer
Here are some reactions below;
@0xIfeoluwa commented: “This is a good way to celebrate IWD. Kudos to Falz for showing his generosity towards women.”
@OlawumiZulaykho commented: “This is so kind of you. I pray and hope I’m lucky 🤲🏼.”
@T5Chriz commented: “God bless you Bop Daddy, I'm not a woman but a scholarship will go a long way. Already an Altstar Baraka 2025 set. I may have to forfeit my admission based on lack of funds at the moment.”
@1stBergerBoy commented : “@falzthebahdguy you just want to suffer all this girls walai 😂😂😂😂, their system is nonsense and their mode of teaching is not it , people don drop out finish.”
@ilasbery commented: “When it's men's day abeg make men self benefit doesn't necessarily has to be from you.”
@love.deena.b commented: “Bop Daddy for a reason!!!”
@queen_omag commented: “Right way to go, thank you Falz.”
@bowmar.george commented: “This is such a nice thing. How come everyone is giving scholarships for tech, please where are the scholarships to law students about to gain admission into the Nigerian Law School.”
@airlens_kitchen commented: “My dream is to study Nutrition and dietetics to help pregnant women, aged people and children to have a good meal plan.”
@usinzibe commented: “Beautiful infact, applaudable abeggg if the slot don finish, you fit buy me Lambo.”
Why I've never been in love — Falz confesses
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that prominent rapper and singer Falz recently revealed why he has never fallen in love.
During an interview, Falz opened up that he has never reached the point of expressing love in a relationship.
To him, there has to be a level of preparedness before all that emotional commitment would take place.