Startup Abuja has announced the commencement of applications for its Startup Abuja Scholarship Programme, offering Nigerian tertiary institution students access to fully funded tech training, monthly stipends, paid remote internships and entrepreneurship development opportunities.
The initiative is designed to equip young Nigerians with in-demand digital and entrepreneurial skills while connecting them to internship opportunities and mentorship to enhance their employability and innovation capacity.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will enjoy:
– Full tuition scholarship for the training programme.
– Monthly stipends.
– Paid remote internship opportunities.
– Entrepreneurship and business development training.
– Mentorship from industry professionals.
– Access to networking and career development opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
– Be a student of a recognised tertiary institution in Nigeria.
– Demonstrate an interest in technology, innovation or entrepreneurship.
– Complete the online application before the deadline.
– Meet any additional programme requirements communicated by Startup Abuja.
Application Deadline
Applications are open and will close on August 31, 2026. Eligible candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
About Startup Abuja
Startup Abuja is a social enterprise and accelerator platform committed to empowering startups, entrepreneurs and small businesses across Africa through training, mentorship, innovation programmes, networking opportunities and access to funding ecosystems.
Interested applicants are advised to complete the online application and provide accurate information, as only eligible candidates will be considered for the scholarship programme.
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