UGWUMBA ENTERPRISE CHALLENGE

Application Deadline: September 16, 2024

LOCATION: Nigeria

This is the 7th edition of our annual idea pitching and grant competition, that is designed to promote innovations, job creation, and economic development across the country.

ELIGIBILITY:

It is open to young entrepreneurs in Nigeria between 18 – 40 years of age, who have ideas that we can transform into successful business ventures or social enterprises.

BENEFIT:

At the grand finale, the top 10 finalists shall again pitch their ideas and compete for the following prizes:

Star Prizes:

1st Prize:    N2 million

2nd Prize:   N1 million

3rd Prize:    N700,000

4th Prize:    N500,000

5th Prize:    N300,000

Consolation Prizes of N100,000 to the remaining 6th – 10th finalists.

APPLY

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY PRESIDENT’S ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIP

Application Opens: October 1, 2024; Deadline: December 1, 2024

LOCATION: Canada

Apply for the University of Calgary President’s undergraduate admission scholarship. This program is open to qualified and eligible undergraduates applying to commence their first-year undergraduate degree at Calgary.

ELIGIBILITY:

Automatic Admission Awards – No application required

Offered annually to undergraduate students in any faculty entering first year directly from high school.

Based on a final admission average of 95.00% or higher calculated by the undergraduate Admissions Office.

Student type: Undergraduate

Faculty: Any

Year entering: 1st

Citizenship/residency: Any

BENEFIT:

$5000 (non renewable)

Number of awards: Variable

APPLY