Mastercard Foundation Scholarship: The application is currently open for the 2022 Mastercard Foundation Creative Business Cup Nigeria for Nigerian Entrepreneurs.
The Creative Business Cup is much more than a competition; it is a year-round global initiative that empowers entrepreneurs in the creative industries by assisting them in growing their business ideas, connecting them to investors and global markets, and strengthening their innovative capabilities for the benefit of industry and society.
The Creative Business Cup is much more than a competition; it is a year-round global initiative that empowers entrepreneurs in the creative industries by assisting them in growing their business ideas, connecting them to investors and global markets, and strengthening their innovative capabilities for the benefit of industry and society.
Why Creative Industries?
Because the creative industries contribute significantly to global economic growth and employment. It also contributes to the development of new and innovative solutions to traditional industries’ challenges through cross-sector innovation, resulting in a more dynamic and competitive society.
The goal of CBC Nigeria is to empower not only the participating startups but the entire Nigerian creative startup community.
About the Mastercard Foundation
The Mastercard Foundation envisions a world in which everyone has the chance to learn and prosper. Everyone, regardless of their starting point in life, should have an equal opportunity to succeed. We believe that people can have that opportunity if they have access to education, financial services, and skill training.
Our primary goal is to assist economically disadvantaged young people in Africa in identifying opportunities to lift themselves, their families, and their communities out of poverty and into a better life.
Brief Scholarship Details
Sponsor(s): Mastercard Foundation
Type: Entrepreneurs
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Application Deadline: 5 September 2022
Full Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Creative Business Cup Nigeria
- A chance to win 1 million naira
- Accelerator programme
- 5-day enterprise Bootcamp
- Mentoring from a pool of international mentors
- Business support services
Eligible Fields
Design, Leisure Activities, Publishing, Fashion, Film, Video & Photography, Software, computer games & electronic publishing (for creative industries), Toys & Games,3D printing maker, Craft & Artisan, Music, Gastronomy, Architecture, Experiences technologies.
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Eligibility Requirements for the Mastercard Foundation Creative Business Cup Nigeria
You must:
- Must be between 18 – 35 age
- Be an entrepreneur from the creative sector
- Show creativity and innovation
- Have an idea with business potential
- Open to all
Selection Modality and Criteria
You must
- Be an entrepreneur from the creative sector
- Show creativity and innovation
- Have an idea with business potential
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should access the Mastercard Foundation application page via the “Apply Button” below to begin the application.
Visit the Mastercard Foundation Official Website for More Information