Global Entrepreneurship for African Student (Certificate, Monthly Allowance, International Travel & Scholarship) - NAIJA STICK

Global Entrepreneurship for African Student (Certificate, Monthly Allowance, International Travel & Scholarship)

If you’re a university student in Africa with a strong interest in entrepreneurship, innovation, or social impact, the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) is opening applications for the 2026 Student Ambassador program. 

This is a chance to represent your institution, join a global community of changemakers and gain exposure ahead of the Festival hosted in Accra, Ghana.

• The Global Entrepreneurship Festival is a large-scale international event that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, educators and students to share ideas, network and showcase innovations.
• The Student Ambassador role allows young leaders to engage beyond attendance: they act as local representatives, promote entrepreneurship in their communities and access mentorship, networking and leadership development. 
• According to the call, ambassadors will encourage peers in their institutions to engage in entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Benefits:

Official recognition as a GEF Student Ambassador with certificate and leadership title.

• Networking with peers globally and mentors linked to GEF.
• Opportunity to attend the Festival event (in Ghana) and engage in activities, workshops, exhibitions and deal-rooms.
• Capacity-building in entrepreneurship, leadership and event activation within your institution.

Eligibility & Requirements:

Must be an enrolled student at a recognized tertiary institution (university, college) at the time of application.

• Must demonstrate interest in entrepreneurship, innovation or social enterprise.
• Should be willing to act as an ambassador: represent your institution, promote GEF activities locally and participate actively.
• Provide personal details including institution, level/year of study, a short essay or statement of interest.

Application Deadline:

Applications close 21 November 2025.

How to Apply:

Visit the GEF student ambassador page: 

https://www.globalentrepreneurshipfestival.com/student

Complete the online form: include your full name, institution, level/year of study, contact details and a short statement explaining why you want to be an ambassador.

• Submit your application before the deadline and ensure your contact details are correct.
• Monitor your email (including spam/junk folder) for follow-up or selection notifications.

Helpful Tips for Applicants:

Highlight any previous involvement in entrepreneurship clubs, innovation hubs, social impact projects or student leadership.

• Show how you intend to engage your campus community: what activities you might organise, how you will spread the word about GEF.
• Make your statement concise and specific: avoid vague phrases, instead mention concrete ways you will act (e.g., host peer workshops, create social-media campaigns, collaborate with student associations).
• Update your LinkedIn profile or other professional social media to reflect your aspirations in entrepreneurship—this may strengthen your application.

Apply early: competitive roles tend to receive many applications; submitting ahead gives you more time for any follow-up.