Academic support officers provide assistance to students with learning problems and act as the main point of contact for these students. They make sure extra tuition and educational programmes are provided to under-represented students with academic or personal issues. They also organise several social activities throughout the academic year.
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Degree and professional pathways emphasizing entrepreneurship, leadership, software, business, and Africa-focused problem solving.
Open resourceVerified Jul 15, 2026
AIESEC
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Secondary school in progress
Read the official occupation profile, identify where this work appears in your country, and interview or observe one practitioner. Record what the work involves, its entry routes, and what surprised you.
Build Foundations
A-Levels/WAEC/BAC completed
Build foundations for Education & Training and practice these source-listed skills: assess students, counsel students, assist in the organisation of school events, support children's wellbeing, guarantee students' safety, tackle issues that block academic progress. Complete an introductory course, vocational module, or supervised project and keep evidence of the result.
Practice
Undergraduate
Complete a portfolio project, laboratory assignment, apprenticeship task, field placement, community project, or work simulation that mirrors real Academic support officer responsibilities. Ask a practitioner to review the evidence.
Enter Work
International internships, teaching experiences, and volunteer opportunities for young people; fees and eligibility vary by programme.
Verified Aug 30, 2026
UK Government
Competitive fully funded master's scholarships for emerging leaders from eligible countries, including African countries.
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Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
Postgraduate scholarship routes for eligible citizens of Commonwealth countries, including many African countries.
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DAAD
Postgraduate scholarship opportunities supporting university staff and academically trained professionals in developing regions, including Africa.
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European Union
International joint master's programmes that may offer competitive full scholarships to students worldwide.
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International Labour Organization
Research and practical resources on apprenticeships, TVET, skills systems, employability, recognition of prior learning, and lifelong learning.
Open resourceVerified Aug 30, 2026
Khan Academy
Free foundations in mathematics, science, economics, computing, test preparation, and school subjects.
Open resourceVerified Aug 30, 2026
Mandela Rhodes Foundation
Postgraduate scholarship and leadership-development opportunity for citizens of African countries studying in South Africa.
Open resourceVerified Aug 30, 2026
Mastercard Foundation
Scholarship partnerships supporting talented young people, primarily from Africa, at participating universities and institutions.
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The Open University
Free short courses and learning resources across education, health, business, science, technology, society, and personal development.
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OpenStax
Free peer-reviewed textbooks for mathematics, science, business, social sciences, nursing, and school subjects.
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World Health Organization
Standards, frameworks, and resources for health-workforce education, training, digital competencies, and practice.
Open resourceVerified Jul 15, 2026
UNESCO-UNEVOC
Global TVET knowledge, publications, networks, and resources for technical education, skills policy, and work-based learning.
Open resourceVerified Aug 30, 2026
Graduate/Young professional
Prepare a role-specific CV and evidence portfolio, map at least 20 relevant employers or clients across local and remote markets, and run a focused cycle of applications, networking conversations, internships, apprenticeships, or service projects.