Wema Bank in partnership with Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University, and Mastercard Foundation brings the “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.
This program is brought to Nigeria by Wema Bank in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University, and Mastercard Foundation.
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 being run by young people.
- Change the way learning or information is received in Nigeria
About Mastercard Foundation
The Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. All people, no matter where their starting point in life, should have an equal chance to succeed. We believe that with access to education, financial services, and skills training, people can have that chance. Our focus is helping economically disadvantaged young people in Africa to find opportunities to move themselves, their families, and their communities out of poverty to a better life.
Aim and Benefits of Wema Bank/ Mastercard/EDC Transforming Nigerian Youth Program
- Be A young entrepreneur between the Age of 18-35.
- live in Nigeria
Requirements for Wema Bank/ Mastercard/EDC Transforming Nigerian Youth Program Qualification
- Capacity building at no cost
- Mentorship by Industry Leaders
- Seed funding
- Dedicated /Personified Business Support
- Opportunity to win Grant up to ?500,000
Application Deadline
Not Specified
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Mastercard Foundation on https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJ2eYkn5attgjaU4NW95b8_tq0HuKLxrph-jiwHV4A8EQmrA/viewform to apply
For more details,visit Mastercard website