Applications are invited to an 8-week Impactful program by Osiri University (Unleash Yourself: A Translational Education through a Decolonized Curriculum).
In keeping with their solutions-based approach, Osiri University welcomes applications from Africans on the continent who are ready to learn what it takes to contribute or create solutions in
- Arts and Culture (e.g. poetry, creative writing, visual arts, etc.)
- Food Product Development (e.g. new product, spoilage solutions, packaging, etc.)
- Information and Communication Technology, ICT, (e.g. design venture, IOT, etc.)
Osiri University is the first and only African university in modern history to offer lukobes (courses) that are both relevant to the student’s context and decolonized at the same time.
Duration: Eight Weeks
Benefits
Outstanding learners (Omsomis) will receive support in the form of mentorship and investment loan totaling US$50,000 in cash and other valuable resources at the end of the program.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this opportunity (Unleash Yourself), applicants must meet the following criteria
- be an African living in Nigeria.
- be in their final year or have completed a Bachelor’s degree or a tertiary education program within the last 5 years.
- must be willing to start (or have already started) exploring how to implement their idea in order to make their life or their community better and more beautiful.
- be coachable
- they must demonstrate that they need technical support to develop and implement their idea.
- record and send a video link (60 second maximum) of themself explaining their idea.
Application Process
A complete application must include the following:
- CV or resume,
- a one-page cover letter explaining why they should be selected for the Unleash Program, and
- a no-longer-than 60-second video explaining your sample work.
To apply for the Unleash Yourself Program, click here
Deadline: July 31, 2021.
To apply for the Unleash Yourself program, visit the official site.
