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AWS STARTUPS BUILD ACCELERATOR FOR PRE-MVP FOUNDERS

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Application Deadline: 22 September, 2023

LOCATION: Virtual

A 10-week virtual program where pre-MVP founders get the training and support needed to launch their startups to market.

ELIGIBILITY:

The program is virtual and largely self-paced with the exception of live peer-to-peer gatherings and Ask Me Anything sessions with AWS Startup Solutions Architects.

AWS Build Accelerator is designed for early-stage tech or tech-enabled startups. They are talking startups beyond ideation that are ready to build, refine, and bring their Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to market.

The program is industry and vertical agnostic, and we welcome startups with a CTO or technical lead who are currently leveraging cloud technologies to apply.

While the program is open to startups from around the world, programming will be offered in English only. 

BENEFIT:

$2,000 for every qualifying startup in the program

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AIG SCHOLARSHIPS

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Application Deadline: Friday, 15 September 2023

LOCATION: Oxford, England

The AIG Scholarships were launched in 2017 to provide a unique opportunity for exceptional West Africans interested in a career in public service to pursue a Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford.

ELIGIBILITY:

Be a Nigerian currently working in the public sector (Ministries, Departments, Agencies & Parastatals) at either Federal or State levels

Aged between 25 and 45 years

Have a minimum of seven (7) years (combined private & public sector) work experience

Have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second-class upper qualification

BENEFIT:

Financial Support: Funding will be provided for tuition, living expenses, and a stipend for a summer project. 

Coaching and Mentoring : Extensive coaching and mentoring will be offered to help scholars navigate their time at Oxford and make the most of the experience.

Career Development : AIG Scholars will receive full support to map out their career development paths and access opportunities that are aligned with their areas of interest and that leverage the knowledge gained at Oxford

Work experience: AIG Scholars will embark on summer placements during which they will gain additional knowledge and experience of their areas of interest and build their global networks.

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