About the Street2Startup Programme
Sponsored by the US-based Leger Legal Linguistics, our flagship #Street2Startup Programme is committed to helping talented underserved Nigerian youth discover their power to transform themselves and their local communities through social entrepreneurship. We believe that positive change begins with individual growth, especially in self-esteem, worldview, and entrepreneurship. The Programme aims to support street-involved African youth in building sustainable, community-focused businesses by providing seed funding upon successful completion of a 12-week business communication training programme, which fosters self-confidence, identity, and entrepreneurial skills.
Benefits
- N500,000 seed funding for your business
- Become our maiden #Street2Startup ambassador
- 12-week business communication training with a seasoned expert
- Become part of the Blooming Social Pen’s social impact community
Requirements
- Be 13-25 years old, Nigerian residing in Nigeria, with a demonstrable passion for entrepreneurship and social impact
- Access to a stable internet connection, a quiet meeting place, and a smartphone
- The selected ambassador will have to attend a 12-week virtual meeting, with the grant being awarded at the sixth week of the business communication training
- The selected ambassador will have to submit a 450-word report after each weekly meeting
- After the 6-week business communication training, the selected ambassador will have to give a 15-minute speech on their experience of the training and a 30-minute business plan presentation, showing how they will impact their local community with the grant.
- Failure to meet these requirements may result in disqualification.
How to participate
Send your 800-word entry essay as a PDF document (saved with your official name), with a scanned copy of a Nigerian-based school ID card or one of the national means of identification (National ID card, permanent voter’s card, driver’s licence, or international passport) to [email protected]
The essay should revolve around the theme of “Should I stay, or should I go?”
In it, please show:
- Personal reasons for choosing to contribute locally to Nigeria
- Long-term goals to impact your local community
- Plans to grow sustainable solutions
- How the grant can improve or start up your local business
Application submission deadline: 28 September 2025 (12:59 pm WAT)
Only selected interviewees will be contacted on 14 November 2025 to proceed to the next stage.
Questions?
Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]if you have any questions concerning the #Street2Startup Programme.
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