The Wema Bank/ EDC Mastercard Transforming Nigerian Youth program is a program aimed at youths and women in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria to advance in their business skills.
The program combines enterprise training, access to grants, market access support, and personalized mentoring, to equip participants with knowledge needed to succeed in today’s competitive business landscape.
Program Summary
- Host: Wema Bank/ EDC Mastercard Foundation
- Category: Trainings | Mentorships
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: ₦5m Grant | Enterprise Training | Mentorship
- Deadline: Not specified
Program Details
SARA BY WEMA, in collaboration with Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), and MasterCard Foundation 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.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the program, applicants must:
- Be a young entrepreneur between the ages of 18-35.
- Live in Nigeria.
- Be a woman entrepreneur, across various sectors of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Program Benefits
Successful applicants of the program will receive:
- Capacity building at no cost
- Mentorship by Industry Leaders
- Seed funding
- Dedicated /Personified Business Support
- Opportunity to win grants up to ₦5 million
How to Apply
To apply for the program:
- Visit the program’s webpage.
- Click Register to create an account or 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.
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