As Egypt moves towards boosting digital transformation and preparing a generation ready for the demands of the digital economy, the Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has announced that registration is now open for the Summer 2026 batches of its "Digital Egypt Buds" and "Digital Egypt Cubs" initiatives. You can apply until May 24th through the official websites for both initiatives.
These two initiatives are designed for school students from fourth grade primary all the way up to second grade secondary across all governorates in Egypt. The goal is to expand access to programs that build digital and life skills during the summer break, helping to integrate technology education into the early stages of learning.
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