The Providus Bank SME Program seeks to build the capacity of business owners in Nigeria and provide them with the skills and competencies for the development of long-term strategic plans to transform their businesses and drive profitability.
Applications for the 5th Cohort of the Providus Bank SME Program have commenced for interested candidates.
Program Summary
- Host: Providus Bank | Enterprise Development Centre
- Category: Training | Fellowships
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Reward: Training | Mentorship
- Deadline: February 10, 2025
Scholarship Details
Providus Bank in partnership with Enterprise Development Centre has created the ProvidusBank SME Program to build the capacity of business owners in Nigeria and provide them with the skills and competencies for the development of long-term strategic plans to transform their businesses and drive profitability.
Providus Bank Limited (PBL), is a Nigerian financial services provider, licensed as a commercial bank, by the Central Bank of Nigeria, the central bank and national banking regulator.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be citizens or legal resident of Nigeria.
- The Business must be based and registered with the CAC in Nigeria.
- The Business must be for-profit from any sector.
- Be available to commit to the training schedule once accepted
- Have operated for at least 5 years
- Sales/turnover of at least 25 – 50 million naira
- Have financial records
Scholarship Benefits
The program is intended to help small businesses:
- Develop a growth plan for their businesses
- Develop the leadership capacity of the participants to effectively lead their teams
- Clearly define the value proposition of your business
- Implement structures that ensure long-term sustainability
- Develop a ‘go-to-market’ strategy for your products and services
- One-on-One Business Advisory to address company-specific challenges
- Interact with like-minded entrepreneurs which enables sharing ideas and industry best practices
- Establish a network of contacts for business and personal development.
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Click HERE to start your application.
- Complete Application
- Once you have successfully registered, log in and start the application. To return to your application, click the “Save And Continue” button (at the bottom of any stage) and come back to it at any time.
- Click on the “Submit” button at the end of the form to send it to us. You can submit only ONE application.
- Keep Informed: Constantly check the PROVIDUSBANK SME Program ‘News and Update’ tab for regular updates
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