FAQs for OLX Boost Your Skills Scholarship Program

What is the OLX Boost Your Skills Scholarship Program?

• OLX and Udacity are partnering to offer 80 fully-funded Nanodegree programs to train learners in the latest tech skills, specifically Site Reliability Engineer and Front End Developer. In return, successful graduates will be eligible to apply for relevant roles at OLX.

What does this program entail?

• This program is free of charge and available to all eligible learners who successfully pass the application and technical assessment on our website. The program consists of a 4-month, self-guided learning journey with the rest of the OLX Boost Your Skills Scholars cohort. Students have the option to select their desired Nanodegree program from the following selection: Front End Developer and Site Reliability Engineer.  

How can I benefit from this program?

• Students will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects designed by industry experts to build their portfolio of skills and learn one of two core skills sets to prepare them for a career of the future.

What does the learner journey look like as part of this program?

• As a student in the OLX Boost Your Skills Scholarship Program, your learning journey will be 4 months long and self-guided, depending on your track. You would dedicate an average of 10 hours of learning per week, and you can learn on your own time,  whenever it works best for your schedule during the week. You will still need to virtually attend live cohort sessions at specific times to support your learning journey.  Throughout the scholarship program, you will have access to an online community platform, where you can ask other students and mentors for support to help you through any learning difficulties, or even to network. 

What are the eligibility criteria to enroll?

• Applicants must meet the following criteria: 
• Submit the online application form here
• Hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree
• Reside in Spain or India. Candidates from India must be located in these cities only for their application to be considered: Gurgaon, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai. 
• Be eligible to work in Spain or India. The program does not offer any sponsorship for work permits.  

Are there any fees for enrollment?

• No, this is a free scholarship

What is the duration program?

• The program is designed to run from November 2, 2022 until February 22, 2022. However, it is important to note that the program is self-paced and you can finish it in less than the designed duration if you are willing and able to do so.

What are the prerequisites for enrollment?

• The technical prerequisites for each Nanodegree program track are below. In addition to the technical prerequisites, you will need access to a computer and a reliable internet connection.
• Site Reliability Engineer 
• Python, Linux 
• Simple SQL queries 
• DevOps tasks, such as setting up monitoring, doing feature rollout, troubleshooting production issues
• Work with Kubernetes and basic kubectl, such as kubectl apply, kubectl create, kubectl config 

• Front End Developer 
• Experience in building front end web apps using HTML, CSS and Javascript
• Good knowledge in asynchronous Javascript
• Familiarity with web APIs and Webpack

When will the applications open/close?

• Applications opened on September 7, 2022, and will close on  October 5, 2022.

How will I know if I am accepted for the scholarship?

• We will contact you via email on or before October 14, 2022. Please make sure to check your e-mail frequently. Also, please use one email for everything Udacity-related during the program, and make sure to check your spam folder to see if you received emails from our side.

Can I join two Nanodegree programs at the same time?

• Unfortunately, this is not possible as you will only be accepted in one Nanodegree program at a time. We recommend that you apply for the Nanodegree program you are most interested in.

Can I cancel an application I submitted?

• A fully submitted application cannot be deleted. Please ensure you are submitting accurate and correct information, and that you are committed to the program timelines before submitting your application.

Is this program online, in-person, or a combination of both?

• This is a fully online program with live virtual connect sessions. Throughout the program, students get to learn through online videos in their Classroom and interact with peers, coaches, and instructors on their community platform and in their weekly Connect sessions.

Does Udacity provide any career support within this program?

• Yes, Udacity provides career support for all the program students through:
  1. Career projects (in the classroom) that allow you to get a detailed review on your digital profiles—Linkedin, Resume, GitHub (if applicable), and cover letter—from an industry professional to ensure your digital profiles effectively convey your abilities and get attention from employers.
  2. Live webinars delivered by expert career coaches aim to teach you how to craft your elevator pitch and polish your digital profiles. You will also get invited to attend webinars delivered in collaboration with OLX that aim to provide you with insights about the company and its, interview process to help you successfully land your desired job at OLX.
  3. Mentorship & coaching that provides you with support from your career coaches when you attend the live career coaching sessions. You can access the schedule of those sessions from your weekly schedule.
  4. Dedicated Career Community channel on Slack which enables you to engage with your peers and career coaches during the program on Udacity’s Community platform and ask your career-related questions as well as share your experience, knowledge, and support one another. You can access the schedule of Slack office hours from your Google sites.

If I am having a problem with my career projects, what can I do?

• For career projects and any career-related questions, you can always reach out to your career coach on Slack through your specialization’s career channel. You can also attend the live career coaching sessions and get live support from your coach. 

How do project reviews work in the Nanodegree Program?

• Every time you submit a project, you will receive in-depth, personalized feedback on your project submission from one of our expert project reviewers. They will not only tell you what you got right and wrong, they will also provide guidance on what you should try next and give suggestions on how you can go even further with your project. Once your review is ready, you will get an email to notification allowing you to view it. 

How do I locate the date and time of my weekly career coaching session?

• Go to your weekly schedule and find the column that includes all the info about your career coaching sessions.
  

Will you provide us with any kind of career support?

• All learners will have access to Udacity's career offerings, including projects and workshops and a dedicated career coach. The career support aims to prepare learners to best prepare for applying to (and hopefully interviewing with) OLX for their open roles that includes site reliability engineers and front end developers.

Can I change the email address that I have used to sign up?

• You should maintain the same email address you used to apply for the duration of your entire course in order to maintain eligibility for this Nanodegree program.

Can I withdraw/postpone studying after I am enrolled?

• There are no withdrawal or postponing options available in the program. You should only join this program if you are committed to learning and graduating within the defined timeline of the program.