Melwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) offers a two-year, full-time, fully sponsored training

INTRODUCTION

The Melwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) offers a two-year, full-time, fully sponsored training program to citizens of any country who recently graduated in Ghana. Starting this year, MEST is also accepting students from Nigeria.

This training program enables students – known as Entrepreneurs-in-Training (EITs) – to learn about software development and entrepreneurship from Senior Faculty, who each bring more than 20 years of experience in the software business in the United States, Europe, or Asia. EITs also benefit from working with university graduates from around the world who serve as Teaching Fellows.

Every year, MEST trainees are recruited from among the brightest and most driven university graduates. Trainees come from diverse academic backgrounds, including French, Theater, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, and the Social Sciences.

Melwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology, Ghana

Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) was established in Accra, Ghana in 2008, by Meltwater Group and its non-profit Meltwater Foundation.

The school trains young Africans to become software entrepreneurs through a two-year curriculum.

Students work with business executives, university graduates and current MBA students to develop software applications and prepare them for launch in the global marketplace.

REQUIREMENTS

-Applicants must have a degree in ANY subject from a Ghanaian OR Nigerian university or technical college
   
-A desire to start a software company
   
-Your CV (with Cover letter) and completely filled online application form
   
-Nigerian graduates must have complete their NYSC

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

Desirable Qualities (Judging Criteria):

-A desire to make a difference

-A strong interest in technology and software
   
-An entrepreneurial spirit
   
-Demonstrated personal drive, stamina, and self motivation, as well as the ability to meet goals and deadlines
  
-Confidence and independent thinking

-Excellent people skills
   
-Strong interest in teamwork
   

HOW TO APPLY

All questions on the "Application Form" are to be answered as comprehensively as possible. If you have any further questions, please send us an e-mail at admissions@meltwater.org.

A complete APPLICATION includes:

-Complete online application form
-A resume
-A video pitch (Explaining why you want to join MEST)
-The ability to communicate candidly and persuasively  
-Proven academic excellence

DEADLINE

Ghanaian Graduates Admissions Timeline:

Application Deadline: April 1st 2014
Offers Sent Out: June 1st 2014
Screening and Interviews: April 2nd 2014 – May 2oth 2014
School Opens: First Week of August 2014

Nigerian Graduates Admissions Timeline:

Application Deadline: June 30th 2014
Offers Sent Out: By July 14th 2014
Screening and Interviews in Lagos: Completed by July 14th 2014
School Opens: August 4th 2014

For all admissions related questions, kindly contact the recruitment coordinator, Amma Baffoe:
via E-Mail: amma.baffoe@meltwater.org,
OR via Phone: + 233 20 201 4363

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