Empowering Nigeria's Student Leaders: Applications Open for the 2025 ASIF Campus Enterprise Leadership Program (CELP)
- Omran Aburayya
- 1 day ago
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If you're a dynamic student leader in Nigeria eager to drive innovation and entrepreneurship within your campus, the African Social Innovation Fellowship (ASIF) invites you to apply for the 2025 Campus Enterprise Leadership Program (CELP). This transformative initiative is designed to equip influential student leaders with the skills and resources needed to foster sustainable business ventures and establish entrepreneurship hubs in their institutions.
📌 CELP Program Summary
Location: Nigeria
Host Institution: African Social Innovation Fellowship (ASIF)
Academic Level: Undergraduate (student leaders with at least one academic session remaining)
Target Group: Student Union Presidents, Faculty Presidents, Heads of Student Organizations
Fields of Focus: Entrepreneurship, Venture Building, Innovation, Leadership
Coverage: Comprehensive training, mentorship, resources, and stipends
Duration: June – December 2025
Application Deadline: May 18, 2025
Program Start Date: June 2, 2025
Eligible To: Student leaders enrolled in recognized Nigerian tertiary institutions with at least one academic session left before graduation.
📖 CELP Program Overview
The ASIF Campus Enterprise Leadership Program (CELP) is a strategic initiative targeting 50 influential student leaders across Nigeria. The program aims to harness their leadership capacities to drive entrepreneurship and innovation within their institutions.
🧩 Program Structure:
Virtual Training (June 2 – June 15, 2025): An intensive two-week online training focusing on venture building, startup scaling, and portfolio management.
Residential Bootcamp (June 26 – June 28, 2025): A three-day in-person bootcamp featuring hands-on workshops, mentorship sessions, and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
Campus Entrepreneurship Hubs (July – December 2025): Post-training, participants will establish and lead entrepreneurship hubs within their campuses to foster innovation and startup growth.
🎁 Program Benefits
Comprehensive Entrepreneurship Training: Gain practical knowledge in venture building, startup scaling, and portfolio management.
Networking & Mentorship: Connect with top-tier industry professionals, investors, and fellow student leaders driving innovation.
Residential Bootcamp: Engage in a three-day intensive experience with hands-on workshops and mentorship sessions.
Access to Funding & Resources: Receive exclusive access to business support services, tools, and resources to implement your learnings.
Campus Entrepreneurship Hubs: Lead the launch of entrepreneurship hubs within your campus, fostering innovation and startup growth.
Stipend for Hub Leaders: Receive a stipend to support your leadership efforts in establishing and managing the entrepreneurship hub.
Pitching Opportunities: Present your ideas to potential investors and ecosystem enablers during the residential bootcamp.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be an influential student leader (e.g., Student Union President, Faculty President, Head of a Student Organization).
Be enrolled in a recognized tertiary institution in Nigeria with at least one academic session left before graduation.
Demonstrate a strong interest in entrepreneurship, venture building, and ecosystem development.
Be available for the entire program duration, including virtual training and residential bootcamp.
Be willing to lead the establishment of a Campus Entrepreneurship Hub in their institution after the program.
For individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation, please indicate during the application process to ensure adequate provisions are made.
📝 Application Procedure
Application Deadline: May 18, 2025
Selection Timeline:
May 22, 2025: Notification of semi-finalists for virtual interviews.
June 1, 2025: Announcement of finalists.
June 2, 2025: Commencement of virtual training.
📂 Required Documents:
Completed online application form.
Proof of current enrollment and leadership position.
Statement of interest highlighting your passion for entrepreneurship and innovation.
Any additional documents as specified in the application form.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should complete the application form available on the official ASIF CELP page
ℹ️ For further inquiries, please contact: contactus@asif.africa
🔗 OFFICIAL LINK
