Heads up! Registration is closing soon for the 'Digital Egypt Buds' Summer 2026 grant. This is a fantastic free program designed to teach programming to children. It's brought to you by iSchool, which is the largest AI and programming education platform in the Middle East, working hand-in-hand with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
Eligibility Criteria:
To apply, your child must be an Egyptian national and enrolled in the 2025/2026 academic year, specifically in grades four through six. They also need to be registered in any type of school within Egypt, whether it's public, private, experimental, national, Azharite, or international.
Additionally, applicants should have a real passion for information and communication technology (ICT). They must also have access to a computer with an internet connection throughout the training period. Basic computer skills and the ability to learn independently online are also important.
You can register for this exciting initiative by visiting this website.
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