The MEST’s 1 year Entrepreneurship Training Program is now open for Applications

Following its expansion across Africa, the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) is recruiting  Entrepreneurs-In-Training (EITs), for the first time in the school’s history.

Every year, MEST trainees are recruited from among the brightest and most driven university graduates from Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya. Starting this year, MEST is also accepting applicants from South Africa. Trainees come from diverse academic backgrounds, including French, Theater, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, and the Social Sciences.

In the program, students are expected to form teams, develop a product, draw up business plans and craft their investor pitches. The strongest and most promising concepts receive between $50,000 to $250,000 in equity investment, to support the launch of these new business ideas.

Admissions Timeline – Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa

1) Application Period

Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya & South Africa

Applications close May 10, 2016

2) Offers Sent Out

July 31 2016

3) In-person Interviews

Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa : June 2016

4) School Starts

September 2016

Application Requirements

1. Applicants must have a deep passion to start a software company
2. MUST have 3-5 years entrepreneurial or corporate work experience
3. Can commit a year in Accra, Ghana participating in the MEST training program starting September 2016
4. Applicants must be from Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya or South Africa and must have a degree in ANY field from a University or Technical College
5. A completely-filled online questionnaire and
6. Uploads:
   1. Photo
   2. CV
   3. Candidate video pitch (2-3min long on why you want to be at MEST)
   4. 2 Recommendation letters from a previous employer, manager or supervisor.
7. Applicants from Nigeria must have completed their NYSC

Qualities Expected

1. A desire to make a difference
2. A strong interest in technology and software
3. An entrepreneurial spirit
4. Demonstrated personal drive, stamina, and self motivation, as well as the ability to meet goals and deadlines
5. Confidence and independent thinking
6. Excellent people skills
7. Strong interest in teamwork
8. The ability to communicate candidly and persuasively
9. Proven academic excellence

 If you wish to know more and Apply, Please click here. Applications close May 20, 2016.