melwater-entrepreneurial-school-of-technology-entrepreneurs-in-training-programme

Application Deadline: April 1st 2014

Melwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology offers a two-year, full-time, fully sponsored training program in which the students – known as Entrepreneurs-in-Training (EITs) – learn about software development and entrepreneurship from Senior Faculty, who each bring more than 20 years of experience in the software business in the United States, Europe, or Asia. EITs also benefit from working with university graduates from around the world who serve as Teaching Fellows.

The MEST program provides rigorous entrepreneurial training and extensive hands-on project work, designed so that EITs master industry-proven methodologies for software development. This coursework is supplemented by a series of guest lectures, featuring the experiences and insights of internationally-recognized executives and successful entrepreneurs.

Every year, MEST trainees are recruited from among the brightest and most driven university graduates in Ghana.

Complete Support

To ensure that EITs can focus completely on becoming world-class entrepreneurs, MEST provides:

Full Scholarship – MEST covers the total cost of Tuition.
Three Meals a Day – Prepared and server by MEST’s catering staff
Free Housing- EITs are Housed at a hostel for the duration of the two year program, free of charge.
Monthly Stipend – MEST provide each EIT with a small monthly stipend

Application Requirements

Applicants must have a degree in ANY subject from a Ghanaian university or technical college
CV
Cover Letter

Desirable Qualities:

A desire to make a difference
A strong interest in technology and software
An entrepreneurial spirit
Demonstrated personal drive, stamina, and self motivation, as well as the ability to meet goals and deadlines
Confidence and independent thinking
Excellent people skills
Strong interest in teamwork
The ability to communicate candidly and persuasively
Proven academic excellence