Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Youth Activators Lab open to only Nigerians?

The programme is open to all nationalities but you MUST be a residing in Nigeria for the next one year.

The programme is for young people between the ages of 18-29.

Applications for a new cohort open in the month of September and run from January-December.

  • Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria which can be found here (add direct link to eligibility criteria page)
  • Applications will be submitted via a Google form on the designated application page on our website, adhering to specified criteria. Submissions through other channels will not be considered valid.
  • The application window will be open for four weeks, with clearly stated start and end dates. No applications will be accepted beyond the closing date.
  • Prospective applicants must thoroughly review the selection criteria before initiating the application process. Only candidates meeting minimum requirements and providing credible responses to application questions will proceed to subsequent stages.
  • A select pool of applicants will undergo virtual interviews as part of the final selection process.
  • All applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their application following review and verification during the selection process.
  • The application cycle, spanning from submission to final selection, is expected to be for eight weeks. 
  • Successful applicants will receive acceptance details from the program after completion of the selection process, including review and verification.

The Youth Activators Lab is an annual programme and is free with no form of payment required.

All Learning sessions of the programme are virtual via the Zoom platform.