The Wema Bank/ EDC Mastercard Transforming Nigerian Youth 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.
Through a combination of enterprise training, access to grants, market access support, and personalized mentoring, participants will be equipped with tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s competitive business landscape.
More details about this opportunity including the benefits, eligibility, and how to apply successfully will be provided for interested candidates
This program is brought to Nigeria by Wema Bank in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University, and Mastercard Foundation.
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EDC Mastercard Transforming Nigerian Youth Program Summary
- Host: Wema Bank/ EDC Mastercard Foundation
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: ₦2,5m Grant | Enterprise Training | Mentorship
- Deadline: Not specified
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Mastercard Transforming Nigerian Youth Program Details:
SARA BY WEMA, in collaboration with Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), and MasterCard Foundation proudly presents a transformative initiative aimed at equipping Nigerian youths, especially female entrepreneurs, with essential entrepreneurial and managerial skills.
The EDC Mastercard Transforming Nigerian Youths Program offers comprehensive training and support to young Nigerian entrepreneurs, focusing particularly on female entrepreneurs aged 18 – 35 years.
This scheme is to 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 being run by young people and change the way learning or information is received in Nigeria.
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Requirements for Wema Bank/EDC/Mastercard Transforming Nigerian Youth Program:
To be considered for the Wema Bank/ EDC Mastercard Transforming Nigerian Youth program, you must:
- be a young entrepreneur between the Age of 18-35.
- live in Nigeria.
- be a woman entrepreneur, across various sectors of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
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Mastercard Transforming Nigerian Youth Program Duration and Reward
- Opportunity to win grants up to ₦5 million
- Capacity building at no cost
- Mentorship by Industry Leaders
- Seed funding
- Dedicated /Personified Business Support
How To Apply for Mastercard Transforming Nigerian Youth Program
- Click the button below to visit the program’s webpage.
- Click Register to create an account and log in if you already have one.
Beneficiaries are selected based on predefined criteria, including their active participation in the training program and the quality of their business plans.
Deadline: Not Specified
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