Call For Applications: Wema Bank/ Mastercard Foundation/EDC Transforming Nigerian Youth Program
Wema Bank, in collaboration with Enterprise Development Centre at Pan-Atlantic University and the Mastercard Foundation, presents the “Transforming Nigerian Youths” initiative.
The Transforming Nigerian Youths program is designed to establish a network of enterprising and innovative individuals, particularly young adults and women, within the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector in Nigeria.
This program, a joint effort of Wema Bank, Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University, and the Mastercard Foundation, aims to:
- Instill an entrepreneurial mindset in Nigerian youth, empowering them for self-employment and job creation.
- Facilitate market access and offer support services to existing young business proprietors.
- Revolutionize the learning and information acquisition landscape in Nigeria.
Eligibility
To be eligible:
- Be a young entrepreneur aged between 18 and 35.
- Reside in Nigeria.
Benefits
Participants will receive:
- Complimentary capacity-building sessions.
- Mentorship from industry leaders.
- Seed funding for business initiatives.
- Dedicated and personalized business support.
- An opportunity to secure grants of up to ₦500,000.
Ready to take the next step? Click here to apply!
