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Youth Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Civic Leadership Program, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

A three month civic leadership and entrepreneurship program for UNN students, supported by the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund, with a ₦300,000 micro-grant pathway for outstanding participants.
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About this opportunity

This program asks students to do more than complain about the problems around them. Selected students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka spend three months learning, building and engaging with civic leaders and relevant stakeholders, exploring entrepreneurship and innovation, and developing ideas around real issues affecting their communities.

There is space for democracy conversations, policy engagement and practical civic participation, not just classroom discussions. There is also a ₦300,000 micro-grant opportunity for outstanding participants to support promising ideas and initiatives.

The program is open to students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and persons with disabilities and students from underserved backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are open now through the programme's application form, and no closing date is stated.

What you receive

  • Three months of hands-on learning and mentorship
  • Engagement with civic leaders and stakeholders
  • Entrepreneurship and innovation training
  • ₦300,000 micro-grant pathway for outstanding participants

How to apply

  • Open the application form linked from the programme post
  • Complete and submit the form while applications remain open

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