99x Academy: Your pathway to a fully sponsored IT degree

This session on the 99x Academy programme was conducted by Kalana Wijesekara, Chief Developer Experience Officer at 99x. This session was designed for students and parents seeking a structured pathway to pursue a fully sponsored IT degree while gaining meaningful real-world industry experience at 99x.

Why This Webinar Is Important:

• Clarity on the 5-Year Journey: Understand how the fully sponsored work–study model is structured — from academics to paid industry experience.
• Career Acceleration: Discover how graduating with 5 years of real-world experience gives students a significant head start in the software engineering industry.
• Making the Right Decision: Get the clarity students and parents need before committing to a long-term academic and career pathway.

What You Will Discover:

• Programme Structure Explained:A step-by-step breakdown of how the degree, paid internship, and mentorship model work together.
• Real Industry Exposure from Year 1: Learn how scholars contribute to live product teams while studying.
• What We Look For: Insights into eligibility, selection criteria, and how to stand out in your application.
• Live Q&A: Get your questions answered directly by the 99x Academy team.

Who sould watch the webinar?

• Students under 20 who have completed A/Ls or the IIT Foundation Programme
• Students eligible to enroll in IIT Software Engineering / IT / Computing degrees
• Parents seeking clarity on career pathways in tech
• Anyone passionate about building a long-term career in software engineering