The Wema Bank/EDC Mastercard Transforming Nigerian Youth program is designed to build a network of entrepreneurial and managerial leaders, focusing on young Nigerians and women in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector.
Participants will gain essential business skills through enterprise training, access to grants, market support, and personalized mentoring, equipping them to excel in today’s competitive business environment.
This initiative is brought to Nigeria by Wema Bank in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) at Pan-Atlantic University and the Mastercard Foundation.
Program Summary
- Host: Wema Bank/EDC Mastercard Foundation
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Rewards: Up to ₦5 million in grants, enterprise training, mentorship
- Application Deadline: Not specified
Program Details
SARA BY WEMA, in partnership with EDC and the Mastercard Foundation, introduces a transformative initiative aimed at empowering Nigerian youths, particularly women entrepreneurs, with vital entrepreneurial and managerial skills.
The program targets young entrepreneurs aged 18-35, with a special emphasis on female entrepreneurs, to help them become self-employed, create jobs, and expand their businesses. It also provides market access and business support services to improve how learning and information are delivered in Nigeria.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be Nigerian residents aged 18-35.
- Be young entrepreneurs, particularly women, in various MSME sectors.
Program Benefits
- Free capacity-building training
- Mentorship from industry leaders
- Seed funding
- Personalized business support
- Grant opportunities of up to ₦5 million
How to Apply
- Visit the program’s official webpage by clicking here
- Click Register to create an account or log in if you already have one.
Selection Criteria: Beneficiaries will be selected based on their active participation in the training program and the quality of their business plans.
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Deadline: Not Specified
