Mastercard Foundation is calling for applications for the Transforming Nigerian Youths Program 2023 to be held in 3 locations nationwide. Interested persons who wish to participate are encouraged to apply.
The Transforming Nigerian Youths program aims to create a network of entrepreneurial and managerial change-makers specifically youths and women across the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector in Nigeria but with special interest with those who live in Lagos, Kano, and Kaduna states.
To apply successfully, kindly read through this piece to learn the full details about this scholarship- the eligibility criteria, requirements, application deadline, and more. This might be a chance for you to become a scholar of this prestigious award. The table below will give you an overview of what you should expect.
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About Transforming Nigerian Youths Program
The Transforming Nigerian Youths program aims to create a network of entrepreneurial and managerial change-makers, specifically youths and women across the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector in Nigeria but with special interest with those who live in Lagos, Kano and Kaduna states.
The Young Africa Works-Mastercard Foundation brings this program to Nigeria in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University.
EDC is teaming up with the Foundation to build the capacity of 40,000 MSMEs with special focus on agriculture and creative sectors especially women-led businesses in Lagos, Kano and Kaduna states. The training will be delivered via EDC’s online learning platform and IVR( Interactive Voice Response) to enable all learners to take part in the lessons on the go wherever they are.
Who is eligible for the Transforming Nigerian Youths Program?
The following are the core objectives of the program:
- To completely transform the mindset of youths in Nigeria to become more entrepreneurial and to equip them to be self-employed or job creators.
- To create market access and provide support services to existing business owners, especially those run by young people.
- Change the way learning or information is received in Nigeria through EDC Beam.
Aim and Benefits of Transforming Nigerian Youths Program
EDC is teaming up with the Foundation to build the capacity of 40,000 MSMEs focusing specially on agriculture and creative sectors, especially women-led businesses in Lagos, Kano, and Kaduna states
The following are the core objectives of the program:
- To completely transform the mindset of youths in Nigeria to become more entrepreneurial and to equip them to be self-employed or job creators.
- To create market access and provide support services to existing business owners, especially those run by young people.
- Change the way learning or information is received in Nigeria through EDC Beam.
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How to apply for Transforming Nigerian Youths Program
- Visit the program’s official website by clicking on the button below.
- Click on Start Application as a fresh Application and Continue Application if you already started your application.
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