Apex X AltSchool Africa: Powering the Next Wave of Crypto Education in Africa
Something big is happening. Apex and AltSchool Africa have joined forces in a groundbreaking partnership to bring world-class crypto education to African learners. Through the Apex Network Scholarship Fund, 1,000 students will gain fully sponsored access to the Demystifying Crypto for Africans course, a practical, beginner-friendly programme built specifically for African realities.
This isn't just a collaboration, it's a movement. Together, Apex and AltSchool Africa are tearing down the barriers that have kept African youth on the sidelines of the global crypto revolution, and replacing them with world-class curriculum, expert-designed content, and real hands-on learning.
About the Course: Demystifying Crypto for Africans
This beginner-friendly course explains how money works, why crypto exists, and how Africans can use crypto safely for personal and business purposes. It is self-paced, runs across 5 modules, and takes roughly 3 to 4 weeks to complete. Learners move from the history of money all the way to hands-on experience with wallets, exchanges, stablecoins, and research tools.
Module 1: From Barter to Crypto
Learners explore the entire evolution of money from barter and metals to gold-backed currency, fiat, and finally crypto. By the end, students understand why trust is the foundation of money, how the 2008 financial crisis gave rise to Bitcoin, and why crypto presents uniquely powerful use cases across Africa.
Module 2: Blockchain, Tokens and the New Internet of Value
Learners dive into the core technology behind crypto and what gives digital assets their worth. They'll learn to use industry research tools like CoinGecko, Etherscan, Messari, DefiLlama, and Token Terminal skills that set them apart in any Web3 role.
Module 3: Getting Started — Buying, Storing and Sending Crypto Safely
Practical, hands-on knowledge of exchanges, wallets, and secure transfers. Students learn to fund accounts using local payment options, mobile money, and P2P platforms and understand how businesses use stablecoins for cross-border payments.
Module 4: Trading and Investing — How Traditional Finance Uses Crypto
Learners understand how institutions think about crypto allocation, risk, and long-term strategy. From Bitcoin as digital gold, to how companies like Tesla and MicroStrategy hold BTC, students gain real institutional-grade investment thinking.
Module 5: Crypto Guidelines and Regulatory Frameworks
A clear-eyed look at global and African policy trends. Learners compare Africa's regulatory landscape with the US, EU, and Asia, understand Singapore's progressive model, and identify the specific policy improvements Africa needs to unlock crypto's full economic potential.
What Students Get
Scholarship recipients gain far more than just course access. Here's what's included:
✦ Fully Sponsored Enrollment — 1,000 students receive free access to the complete Demystifying Crypto for Africans course through the Apex Network Scholarship Fund.
✦ Practical, Africa-Focused Curriculum — 5 self-paced modules built around real African use cases — mobile money, P2P, cross-border stablecoins, and more.
✦ Hands-On Skill Building — Students set up live wallets, explore real exchanges, and use professional crypto research tools from Day 1.
✦ AltSchool Africa Certificate of Completion — Graduates who complete all modules, pass quizzes, and finish practical tasks earn a recognised certificate a valuable credential in the growing Web3 economy.
✦ Access to the Apex Network Ecosystem — All scholarship students become part of the broader Apex Network community, gaining exposure to crypto markets, tools, and opportunities.
How to Apply for the Scholarship
Applying is simple. Follow these three steps:
- Create or Confirm Your Apex Network Account
Visit https://apexnetwork.co/, click 'Open an Account' and follow the prompts. If you already have an account, note the email address you'll need it in Step 2.
- Create Your AltSchool Africa Account
Go to the AltSchool website, navigate to the Crypto for Beginners course page, and click Enroll Now. Sign up using the same email address linked to your Apex Network account.
- Apply for the Scholarship
Log in to your AltSchool account, go to the Scholarships section, find the Apex Network Scholarship Fund, and click Apply Now. After submission, your application will be reviewed and you will be notified of your scholarship status.
The Future Is Being Built — Join It
Africa is home to the world's youngest population and one of the fastest-growing tech ecosystems on the planet. The Apex x AltSchool Africa partnership is a declaration: the future of crypto isn't just happening in Silicon Valley or Singapore it's being built right here, by you.
Whether you're a student ready to break into Web3, a developer exploring blockchain, or a professional looking to upskill, this is your moment. The doors are open, and 1,000 scholarships are waiting.
Let's build the future of finance together.