Young Talents Programme 2026

The Young Talents Programme (YTP) is a highly selective talent development initiative designed to identify, develop, and connect outstanding young graduates across Nigeria. The programme brings together high-potential individuals for an intensive two-day, in-person learning and leadership experience focused on preparing participants for life and career opportunities beyond academia.

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Eligibility

To be eligible for the Young Talents Programme 2026:

• First Class or Second Class Upper degree holders
• Under 30 years old at the time of application
• Currently undergoing or have completed NYSC
• Master’s degree holders or candidates (optional)
• Previous YTP participants are not eligible

Benefits

YTP challenges participants to think critically, collaborate in teams, develop capstone projects, and present innovative solutions to real-world problems. The programme goes beyond traditional training by combining academic excellence with professional exposure, leadership development, and career positioning.

At its core, YTP is built on three pillars:

• Mentorship: Participants receive faculty-led and professional mentorship that continues after the programme through structured team-based mentoring lasting approximately six months.
• Talent Development: The programme stretches participants beyond their academic comfort zones, helping them build leadership capacity, problem-solving skills, and future-ready competencies.
• Talent Sourcing: YTP serves as a pipeline for identifying exceptional young talent for advanced academic opportunities, research pathways, and recruitment by partner organisations and sponsors.

Participation is highly competitive, with about 50 participants selected annually from a large national applicant pool. The programme targets young graduates who demonstrate strong academic performance, leadership potential, and readiness for accelerated growth.

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Application process

Click here for more information and to submit your application.

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