Applications are now open for the 2026 Junior Achievement Nigeria Venture in Management Program (ViMP).
The Venture in Management Program is an intensive one-week mini-MBA designed to equip outstanding Nigerian graduates with the business knowledge, leadership skills, mentorship, and professional network needed to excel in today’s competitive workplace.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Category: Training | Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: Intensive Training | Mentorship | Networking | Placement Support
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: July 4, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Junior Achievement Nigeria Venture in Management Program (ViMP) is a highly competitive leadership development initiative that introduces participants to essential business principles and ethical leadership through interactive workshops, practical case studies, and career development sessions. Facilitated in partnership with the Lagos Business School, the one-week mini-MBA provides participants with hands-on learning experiences while connecting them with accomplished professionals and alumni.
Since its launch in 2000, the program has trained more than 1,000 graduates who have gone on to build successful careers across business, government, and the social impact sector. Participants also contribute to community development by organizing career-readiness sessions for secondary school students through the program’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Junior Achievement Nigeria Venture in Management Program (ViMP), applicants must:
- Be a Nigerian graduate aged 18–27 years.
- Be awaiting NYSC posting, currently serving, or have completed NYSC within the last six months.
- Be available for the full duration of the program.
- Be willing to cover their travel expenses if selected for physical participation.
Program Benefits
Successful applicants of the Venture in Management Program (ViMP) will receive:
- Intensive one-week mini-MBA facilitated by the Lagos Business School.
- Training through business case studies and practical learning exercises.
- Leadership and management skills development.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders and ViMP alumni.
- Career development and job placement support.
- Opportunity to execute a community impact project through the ViMP CSR initiative.
Program Delivery Mode
- Physical Participation
- The top 50 applicants with the highest assessment scores will attend the program physically at the Lagos Business School.
- Virtual Participation
- An additional 50 shortlisted candidates will participate virtually.
- Applicants may indicate their preferred mode of participation during the application process.
- Final selection for physical or virtual participation will be based on performance and available spaces.
Required Documents
To apply for this program, applicants should prepare to submit:
- Completed online application form.
- Any additional documents or information requested during the selection process.
How to Apply
To apply for the Junior Achievement Nigeria Venture in Management Program (ViMP):
- Phase I: Complete and submit the online application form.
- Phase II: Attend the virtual interview via Zoom if shortlisted.
- Phase III: Complete the onboarding process and pay the required commitment fee if selected.
- Kindly wait for feedback after completing each stage.
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