The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and The Creative Economy, has opened applications for the 2025 Creative Leap Acceleration Program (CLAP)—a unique initiative designed to empower emerging fashion entrepreneurs across the country.
The CLAP Program 2025 offers hands-on training, mentorship, certification, and funding support to selected participants in the Nigerian fashion industry, with no IELTS requirement.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Federal Government of Nigeria | Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and The Creative Economy
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Category: Training
- Reward: Training | Certification | Funding Support
- Deadline: August 11, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Creative Leap Acceleration Program (CLAP) is a bold initiative established to strengthen Nigeria’s fashion value chain. Hosted in collaboration with The Fashion Academy Abuja, the program focuses on equipping early-stage fashion entrepreneurs with practical skills, technical knowledge, and business development strategies to thrive in a competitive industry.
CLAP is structured to bridge critical skill gaps by offering intensive, industry-relevant training. The program will run in two phases—from September to October 2025, and again in March 2026. Continuous feedback and performance monitoring will be jointly executed by the Ministry and The Fashion Academy Abuja to ensure optimum results and impact.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Federal Government CLAP Program, applicants must:
- Hold a minimum of an O-Level certificate
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of tailoring or the fashion business
- Provide evidence of an existing fashion business or a fashion design portfolio
- Show a strong commitment to growth and professional development
Scholarship Benefits
Successful participants of the Creative Leap Acceleration Program (CLAP) will receive:
- Hands-on technical training
- Official certification upon completion
- Mentorship from fashion industry experts
- Startup support and access to funding opportunities
Participants will also have the opportunity to enroll in one of the following fully practical fashion-focused courses:
- Pattern Making and Professional Sewing Techniques
- Fashion Business and Branding
Required Documents
To apply for this program, applicants should prepare the following:
- O-Level Certificate
- Portfolio or documentation of existing fashion work or business
- Valid means of identification
- Personal statement showing interest and commitment to the fashion industry
How to Apply
To apply for the Creative Leap Acceleration Program (CLAP):
- Visit the application webpage
- Submit all required documents before the deadline
- Wait for confirmation or feedback
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