Eligibility and Selection
Three things must be true
- Women enrolled at a recognised Ghanaian tertiary institution
- Currently on, or accepted onto, an IT for Youth training track
- Without regular access to a working computer
How We Choose
How limited your current access to a computer is
Commitment already shown through participation in our programmes
How far your course or work genuinely requires a computer
Priority groups: young women from low-income households, students with disabilities, and applicants from rural and underserved communities
Four commitments, and we do hold you to them
- Completing your training track
- 300 teaching other young people what you have learned
- Three check-ins over twelve months
- Reporting loss, theft or damage
The Cycle
Applications are reviewed on a published cycle: 2026. Decisions are made by Laptop Committee.
You stay on the list
We receive far more applications than we have machines. If you are not selected this cycle you stay on the list for the next one, and you can use the shared machines in our Tech Clubs and community labs in the meantime.
Applying is free
Applying is free. No payment of any kind is required at any stage, and no member of our staff will ever ask you for money. If anyone does, report it to +233 59 624 4834.
Questions
Does it cost anything?
Applying is free. No payment of any kind is required at any stage, and no member of our staff will ever ask you for money. If anyone does, report it to +233 59 624 4834.
When does the laptop become mine?
Every laptop is issued on a 12-month agreement and becomes yours outright when you have completed your training track and 300 teaching other young people what you have learned.
What happens if it breaks?
Repairs are handled from our parts pool. There are check-ins at three, six and twelve months, and you should report a fault as soon as it appears rather than waiting for the next check-in. Loss or theft is reported and recorded against the asset.
Can I apply if I already have a broken laptop?
Yes. A broken laptop you cannot repair is one of the answers on the application form, and it counts as limited access to a working computer.
Can I apply if I am not yet in an IT for Youth programme?
The application form includes “Not yet enrolled”, and answering it does not exclude you. Eligibility asks that you are currently on, or accepted onto, an IT for Youth training track, so we will route you into a track as part of the conversation.
How long does a decision take?
Applications are reviewed on a published cycle: 2026. Decisions for the current cycle are announced on 30 November 2026, and we contact every applicant on the number they gave us, whether or not they are selected.