The World Bank Scholarship for female Entrepreneurs in Nigeria 2016 application has commenced. All eligible female Nigerians can now apply for this scholarships from Pan-Atlantic University and The World Bank. The information contained in this guide shows the requirements and how how to apply.
What The World Bank Scholarship For Female Nigerian Entrepreneurs Offers — 2016
The Enterprise Development Centre, Pan- Atlantic University in collaboration with The World Bank will
- Provide practical Business Education through a blended learning approach (online and in- class training)
- Help strengthen Female Entrepreneurs network
- Offer Mentoring
- Create linkages between financial institutions and Female Entrepreneurs.
Selection criteria will be as follows:
A. Company must be owned / managed by a woman
B. Should be a functional business (at least 6 months in operation)
C. The Enterprise must have high growth potential
D. High local content will be an advantage
How to Apply for Word Bank Scholarship.
Step 1 – Check Your Eligibility
Check that you are qualified to apply. See the selection criteria.
Step 2 – Register
Click here to register if you have not already done so
You will receive a confirmation email from “Women X” with all the details you will need to log in.
Step 3 – Complete Application
Once you have successfully registered, log in and click the “Start Application” button on the Start Application Tab on this page. To return to your application, click the “save and continue” button and come back to it at any time. Once you are done with your application, click on the “Submit” button at the end of the form to send it to us.
Step 4 – Keep Informed
After the closing date you will be notified if you have been shortlisted for the next stage of the competition. Constantly check the Women X Programme homepage for regular updates.
Eligibility Criteria For World Bank Scholarship for Female Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
To be eligible for this program you need to:
- Own a business in Nigeria.
- Operate a business in a high-growth sector.
- Business must be owned/managed by a woman.
- Should be a functional business (at least 6 months in operation).
Application Process
To apply, please follow step 2 and 3 above
Closing Date For Application
All applications for the 2016 World Bank Scholarship for Female Entrepreneurs in Nigeria must be submitted not later than January 30, 2016. We will evaluate applications as they arrive, and make decisions on a rolling basis. Thus, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
For questions, please contact Adeola on 08174583169 or send a mail to womenx@pau.edu.ng