Call for Applications: Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Mentorship Programme 2018

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) invites applications from entrepreneurs world over for its TEEP Mentorship Program 2018.

Commencement Timeline: 1st May 2018

Mentorship continues for 12 weeks.

Eligible Countries: All

About the Award: Mentors are a vital part of The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme and will be selected for their expertise, passion and alignment to the programme vision and mission.

Mentorship in The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme is an out-of-the-classroom experience for close guidance to encourage the personal learning and development of entrepreneurial skills in the selected applicants within a closed mentorship and learning platform.

As a mentor, you will work with up to three assigned mentees in a task-based learning forum for 12 weeks where you will encourage each mentee to go out and implement each learning module.

The platform also features forums for both peer-to-peer and inter-group discussions and an easy integration of social media profiles (e.g. on LinkedIn) to facilitate sharing and networking.

• Mentors complete an online registration form about their previous business experiences, interests and motivations. This information is used to match mentors with selected entrepreneurs, based on their needs and mentoring objectives.
• A mentor can be matched with up to four mentees.
• Mentors commit to a minimum of 4 hours per month per mentee for the first three months from April to June and 2 hours per month for the next six months from July to December.
• Mentoring sessions will be delivered virtually through the Programme portal at times agreed upon by both mentor and entrepreneur.

Type: Entrepreneurship

Eligibililty:

• A strong desire to help others grow and develop; ideally with a track record on this either formally or informally
• A strong understanding and knowledge of business operations
• Strong listening skills and self-awareness
• A willingness to champion the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme within your network
• A commitment to contribute thought leadership articles and case studies to the programme’s online resource library

Selection Criteria: 

• Experienced business leader and entrepreneur.
• Demonstrated passion for business and supporting new entrepreneurs
• Demonstrated substantial experience, expertise and successes in their respective careers and industries.

Value of Award: 

• Becoming part of a pan-African entrepreneurial ecosystem
• Opportunity to inspire and empower the next generation of African entrepreneurs
• Honing skills such as coaching, listening, leadership style and strategy
• Two-way learning opportunity
• Networking opportunity/potential business partners
• Participation in the annual Elumelu Entrepreneurship Forum
• Membership in the programme’s Alumni Network

Duration of Program: 12 weeks.

• March-April: Mentor selection and Matching.
• May – July: 12 week online business access for selected entrepreneurs (with mentor support). Portal access to mentoring and learning platform.
• October: TEF Entrepreneurship Forum (for Entrepreneurs, Mentors and Key Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Stakeholders)
• August-November: Entrepreneurs complete their business plans (with mentor support).
• December: End of year announcements.

How to Apply: The process of becoming a mentor will begin with registration, which will be subject to review. Following acceptance for mentorship, access to the mentorship and learning platform with its one thousand mentees will be given. Matching the mentees with mentors will be by a combination of requests from mentees and administrative matching to ensure best fit.

 Apply here

Visit the Program Webpage for Details

Award Providers: Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF)