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Published: 21 Sep 2023 1,310 views
Mega Lifesciences is excited to announce the 2023 Mega Impact-A-Thon. This competition calls for entries for the first-ever award celebrating community impact in healthcare.
It is open to all pharmacists dedicated to improving the health and well-being of their communities through digital and/or physical avenues.
The Mega Impact-A-Thon has been inaugurated as a commemorative initiative, marking twenty years of noteworthy contributions by Mega Lifesciences. This award is poised to spotlight the profound influence exerted by Pharmacists across all Nigerian states within their respective communities.
Distinguished entries will be vying for esteemed recognition through a cumulative Impact Grant prize amounting to N750,000. This recognition endeavour is poised to foster and fortify community-based advancements, thereby bolstering developmental strides within Nigeria. Moreover, it seeks to heighten cognizance regarding the pivotal significance of community development.
| Application Deadline | September 22, 2023 |
| Funding Type | Partially Funded |
| Type | College School |
| Sponsor | Mega Lifesciences |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Applications will be judged by an expert panel. The top 50 entries will be announced on World Pharmacists Day – 25th September 2023. The final three winners will be announced and awarded at a virtual event in October.
Application Stages:
Pre-selection Stage: In this stage, pharmacists submit applications via the application form. Applicants are required to provide information about their community impact projects including evidence, and social media handles, among other fields.
Accelerator Stage: Shortlisted pharmacists (50) will attend a 5-part mentoring session focused on mentoring and equipping young pharmacists with the tools needed to succeed. An internal jury will shortlist the fifty (50) semi-finalists.
Final Stage: The final three winners will be selected at a virtual pitch event.
To participate, individuals must complete the online application form. The application requires each participant to provide a brief description of their community impact projects with evidence and a summary of objectives and motivation. The deadline for submissions is 22nd September 2023.
For more details,visit Mega website