Fully Funded
MEST Africa Training Program for African Entrepreneurs
MEST Africa Training Program for African Entrepreneurs - Study in Africa, Post a Comment
- Provider
- Various
- Region
- Africa
About this scholarship
[starportillo](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/author/beyondstellar/)
[February 17, 2022February 18, 2022](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/2022/02/17/)
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) is offering 60 scholarships for African techies and entrepreneurs looking for further training or professional experience.
Final interviews shall happen in May 2022 at Accra, Lagos, Dakkar, Nairobi, and Johannesburg. Meanwhile, the official training program will commence by August 2022.
**Application deadline:** April 20, 2022
* * *
- [Benefits of the MEST Africa Training Program](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/mest-africa-training-program-for-african-entrepreneurs/#h-benefits-of-the-mest-africa-training-program)
- [Eligibility Criteria for African Entrepreneurs](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/mest-africa-training-program-for-african-entrepreneurs/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-african-entrepreneurs)
- [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/mest-africa-training-program-for-african-entrepreneurs/#h-how-to-apply)
Stay in the loop! Get weekly updates on new scholarships offerings here.
* * *
## Benefits of the MEST Africa Training Program
MEST offers a full scholarship to a 12-month graduate-level entrepreneurial training in business, communications and software development, including extensive hands-on project work, culminating in a final pitch and the chance to receive seed funding.
This campaign falls in line with MEST’s plan to create a pan-African network which will pool the collective talents of entrepreneurs and techies alike. The campaign will also seek to increase the number of entrepreneurs by empowering young Africans while increasing investment eligibility throughout Africa.
The MEST Training Program is fully-sponsored and requires no financial payments. This is a full-time program that shall be taken online, which means that participants are required to be available to attend all classes and sessions.
## Eligibility Criteria for African Entrepreneurs
In order to qualify for the MEST Africa Training Program, applicants need to meet the following requirements:
- A degree from a top university or Technical College or equivalent experience with at least two (2) years corporate and startup experience (preferred)
- Deep skills in either communications, business or software development (from the onset or acquired during the Pre-Learning stage)
- Young persons crazy about tech and entrepreneurship, and how to use technology to achieve business results
- Should be ready to commit to a full residential program for a whole year
- Disciplined, motivated self-starter who can work and deliver on assignments and projects – demonstrate this by completing the required Pre-Learning courses and MEST’s rigorous recruitment process
- An entrepreneurial spirit and strong desire to start a company
- Ability to communicate candidly and persuasively
- Ability to work well in teams, proven academic or professional excellence
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Confident and independent thinking
- Excellent people skills
## How to Apply
If you’re interested in pursuing this opportunity, please take note of this quick run-down of application events:
1. Complete Pre-learning courses
2. Take an aptitude test
3. Fill and submit the MEST Training Program application form
4. Interviews with our recruitment team
5. Offer
Start the application process [here](https://mest.submittable.com/submit). On another note, please visit the [official scholarship website](https://meltwater.org/2022/02/08/applications-are-now-open-for-mest-africas-12-month-training-program-class-of-2023/) for further details.
* * *
_brought to you by Scholarships for Africans_
[**Scholarships for Africans**](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/) is a premier scholarship information blog committed to bringing more opportunities for Africans globally. They are part of the African Scholar Initiative, powered by Scholarship Hippo.
Be a part of our growing community!
**JOIN:** [Scholarships for Africans Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/ScholarshipsforAfricans)
**LIKE:** [African Scholar Initiative Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/AfricanScholarInitiative)
**FOLLOW:** [Scholarships for Africans Instagram page](https://www.instagram.com/african_scholar/)
### Share this:
- [Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/mest-africa-training-program-for-african-entrepreneurs/?share=facebook&nb=1)
- [Share on X (Opens in new window)X](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/mest-africa-training-program-for-african-entrepreneurs/?share=twitter&nb=1)
- [Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)WhatsApp](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/mest-africa-training-program-for-african-entrepreneurs/?share=jetpack-whatsapp&nb=1)
- [Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)LinkedIn](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/mest-africa-training-program-for-african-entrepreneurs/?share=linkedin&nb=1)
- [Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Telegram](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/mest-africa-training-program-for-african-entrepreneurs/?share=telegram&nb=1)
- [More](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/mest-africa-training-program-for-african-entrepreneurs/#)
- [Print (Opens in new window)Print](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/mest-africa-training-program-for-african-entrepreneurs/#print?share=print&nb=1)
- [Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Reddit](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/mest-africa-training-program-for-african-entrepreneurs/?share=reddit&nb=1)
- [Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Tumblr](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/mest-africa-training-program-for-african-entrepreneurs/?share=tumblr&nb=1)
- [Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Pinterest](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/mest-africa-training-program-for-african-entrepreneurs/?share=pinterest&nb=1)
### Like this:
LikeLoading...
### _Related_
[Women in Africa 54 Program for African Women Entrepreneurs](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/women-in-africa-54-program-for-african-women-entrepreneurs/ "Women in Africa 54 Program for African Women Entrepreneurs")
[Ernst and Young – Entrepreneurial Winning Women Program for South African Female Entrepreneurs](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/ernst-and-young-entrepreneurial-winning-women-program-for-south-african-female-entrepreneurs/ "Ernst and Young – Entrepreneurial Winning Women Program for South African Female Entrepreneurs")
[MEST Express Acceleration Program for Ghanaian Start-up Entrepreneurs](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/mest-express-acceleration-program-for-ghanaian-start-up-entrepreneurs/ "MEST Express Acceleration Program for Ghanaian Start-up Entrepreneurs")
In[African entrepreneurs](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/tag/african-entrepreneurs/), [Careers](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/tag/careers/), [entrepreneurship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/tag/entrepreneurship/), [MEST](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/tag/mest/), [Young African Entrepreneurs](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/tag/young-african-entrepreneurs/)
## One thought on “MEST Africa Training Program for African Entrepreneurs”
1. Pingback: [MEST Africa Training Program for African Entrepreneurs – Scholarship Hippo](https://scholarshiphippo.com/mest-africa-training-program-for-african-entrepreneurs/)
### Leave a Reply[Cancel reply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/mest-africa-training-program-for-african-entrepreneurs/\#respond)
Post a Comment
Δ
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. [Learn how your comment data is processed.](https://akismet.com/privacy/)
[Previous postLeventis Foundation Master’s Scholarships for Nigerians – Study in Greece](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/leventis-foundation-masters-scholarships-for-nigerians-study-in-greece/)
[Next postTop 10 Law Schools in the United States](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/top-10-law-schools-in-the-united-states/)
[starportillo](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/author/beyondstellar/)
[March 18, 2022March 18, 2022](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/2022/03/18/)
[starportillo](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/author/beyondstellar/)
[March 9, 2022March 6, 2022](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/2022/03/09/)
[starportillo](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/author/beyondstellar/)
[March 7, 2022March 6, 2022](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/2022/03/07/)
[starportillo](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/author/beyondstellar/)
[February 23, 2022February 23, 2022](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/2022/02/23/)
[starportillo](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/author/beyondstellar/)
[January 11, 2022January 9, 2022](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/2022/01/11/)
[starportillo](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/author/beyondstellar/)
[December 21, 2021December 19, 2021](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/2021/12/21/)
Search for:
Close
## Discover more from
Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.
Type your email…
Subscribe
[Continue reading](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/mest-africa-training-program-for-african-entrepreneurs/#)
%d
Original text
Rate this translation
Your feedback will be used to help improve Google Translate
Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
- Demonstrated financial need (most fully funded sponsors verify household income)
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Financial-need declaration or family-income statement (sponsor-specific template)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the MEST Africa Training Program for African Entrepreneurs?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the the stated level level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to the host country for the duration of the programme.
Is the MEST Africa Training Program for African Entrepreneurs fully funded?+
Funding model: Fully Funded. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.