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.
What is the age limit to apply for the programme?
The programme is for young people between the ages of 18-29.
When can I apply for the Youth Activators Lab programme?
Applications for a new cohort open in the month of September and run from January-December.
What is the selection process for the associates?
- 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.
Is the programme a one-off and do I need to pay a fee to apply for the programme?
The Youth Activators Lab is an annual programme and is free with no form of payment required.
Will the training activities take a physical mode?
All Learning sessions of the programme are virtual via the Zoom platform.