Carrington Youth Fellowship (CYFI) 2023 Entrepreneurship Program for Student Entrepreneurs

Published: 18 Jun 2023

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for the Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative Entrepreneurship Program 2023 aimed at equipping student entrepreneurs in tertiary institutions with the skills, knowledge, and network to adapt to the changing business environment, innovate, and scale business towards promoting youth employment and economic growth.

The Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative, CYFI, is a dynamic youth-based initiative launched in 2011 by the U.S. Consulate General, Lagos. The aim of the program is to empower our members and young Nigerians with proactive engagement, training, collaboration and networking opportunities that promote careers development, and build organizations, and drive active citizenry.

CYFI Entrepreneurship Program

Application Deadline	June 30, 2023
Country to study	Nigeria
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative
State of Origin	Lagos
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of CYFI Entrepreneurship Program

• Develop relevant knowledge and skills for business growth and success
• Networking opportunities
• Access to business support services and communities
• Mentorship from seasoned industry-specific business professionals
• Pitching opportunity to raise investment for your business

Requirements for CYFI Entrepreneurship Program

Applicants must be a/an:

• Students in tertiary institutions
• Not more than 18 - 35 years
• Available to commit 3-4 hours weekly to the program from August to November
• Available to students in tertiary institutions in Lagos State only

Selection Process

Timeline for the application process to be completed:

• June 16: Application Opens
• June 30: Applications Closes
• July 14: Semi-finalists Notified
• July 28: Finalists Notified
• August 2023: Program Commences
• November 2023: Pitch/Demo Day

Application Deadline

June 30, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative on application.carringtonfellows.org to apply