2024 Opportunities in Nigeria: LEAP Africa Youth Enterprise Fund, Goethe-Institut Connect Programme, ExxonMobil Engineer Program

Around the world, social entrepreneurship is recognized as a driving force toward achieving sustainable development goals. Young social innovators are crucial in creating positive change, contributing to inclusive economic growth, education, digital transformations, human rights, and improving access to basic services. However, these young innovators often face challenges in sustaining and scaling their ventures, including access to knowledge, skills, and funding.

Key Information:

• Application Deadline: March 31, 2024
• Funding Type: Partially Funded
• Country to study: Nigeria
• Type: Entrepreneurs
• Sponsor: LEAP Africa
• Gender: Men and Women

Benefits of LEAP Africa Youth Enterprise Fund:
The Youth Enterprise Fund (YEF) is designed to support alumni of LEAP Africa’s Social Innovators Programme. The fund aims to assist awardees in increasing the impact and sustainability of their work. Additionally, the project will utilize systems change tools and approaches to map the Nigerian social entrepreneurship ecosystem. It will develop a strategy to engage relevant stakeholders in sustaining and scaling the YEF’s innovative approaches.

Requirements for LEAP Africa Youth Enterprise Fund:

• Open to young social entrepreneurs.

Application Deadline:
March 31, 2024

How to Apply:
For more details and to apply, visit the LEAP Africa website.

Goethe-Institut Connect Programme for Creatives

Goethe-Institut Nigeria is providing support through its Supports And Connect Programme for Nigerian solo artists, collectives, and cultural experts to realize their projects. The initiative aims to empower young and emerging artists in Nigeria, giving them the opportunity to showcase their work.

Here are the details of the Supports And Connect Programme:

Goethe-Institut Supports And Connect Programme

• Application Deadline: February 15, 2024
• Value: EUR 5,000
• Country to study: Nigeria
• Type: Entrepreneurs
• Sponsor: Goethe-Institut
• Gender: Men and Women

Requirements for Goethe-Institut Supports And Connect Programme

The call is open for all artistic and cultural initiatives from all parts of the country and sectors. This year, the Support and Connect initiative is supporting projects across three categories of entries:

1. Art and Culture Projects (up to 5,000 EUR each):

• Solo artists or collectives with at least 3 years of professional experience.
• The project idea must be developed and have reached a certain level of preparation.
• The project should be implemented during 2024 and completed by December 10, 2024.

1. Art and Culture Festivals (up to 5,000 EUR each):

• Art and culture festivals taking place in Nigeria.
• The festival must be at least in its third year.
• The festival should be implemented during 2024 and completed by December 10, 2024.

1. Art and Culture Travel Grant (up to 2,500 EUR each):

• Individuals who have received an official invitation to a cultural festival/event/project in Germany or any African country.
• The host organization is responsible for accommodation and other living expenses.
• The travel must be during 2024 and completed by December 10, 2024.

Selection Process

• Timeline:
• Application deadline: February 15, 2024.
• Independent jury selection of projects until the end of February.
• Project implementation: March 15 – December 10, 2024.
• Submission of a project report: by the end of January 2025.

Application Documents

• [Application Form including budget plan (PDF, 141 kB)](Link to the application form)
• CV of the project leader/visiting artist
• Further references and material
• Passport photograph copy

Application Deadline: February 15, 2024

How to Apply:

• Application forms are available for [Art and Culture Projects 2024](Link to the application form), [Art and Culture Travel Grant 2024](Link to the application form), and [Nigerian Art and Culture Festival 2024](Link to the application form).
• Submit the application to: oludamilare.kolawole@goethe.de

For more details, visit the [Goethe-Institute Nigeria website].

ExxonMobil Graduate Engineer Program 2024 Requirements

business, invites applications for its Graduate Engineer Program. ExxonMobil is one of the largest publicly traded companies globally and operates in various regions worldwide, including Nigeria.

Key Information:

• Application Deadline: Not Specified
• Country to study: Nigeria
• Type: Postgraduate
• Sponsor: ExxonMobil Upstream Nigeria
• Gender: Men and Women

Benefits of ExxonMobil Graduate Engineer Program:
The successful candidate will undergo on-the-job training in various engineering skill areas to prepare for assignments in any designated engineering aspect of oil and gas production anywhere in Nigeria.

Requirements for ExxonMobil Graduate Engineer Program:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division (2.1) in engineering disciplines: Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Petroleum, Electrical/Electronics, Industrial & Production, Subsea, Material & Metallurgical.
• A maximum of three (3) continuous years of relevant industry experience. Recent graduates with no previous experience can apply.
• NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience:

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Readiness to work in various locations.
• Open to changing priorities and workloads.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs.
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially in technical and business communications.

Application Deadline:
Not Specified

How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates can apply here. For more details, visit ExxonMobil career website

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