Overview
Deadline: October 2, 2026 Are you a young Lagos resident looking to build practical skills for a career in Graphics Design or Digital Marketing? Applications are now open for Cohort 3 of the Design & Digital Marketing School Lagos Program, an employability-focused training programme designed to equip young people with practical digital skills, workplace competencies
Complete scholarship details
Deadline: October 2, 2026
Are you a young Lagos resident looking to build practical skills for a career in Graphics Design or Digital Marketing? Applications are now open for Cohort 3 of the Design & Digital Marketing School Lagos Program , an employability-focused training programme designed to equip young people with practical digital skills, workplace competencies and access to opportunities that can support their transition into the world of work.
The programme is implemented by NerdzFactory Company as part of the Lagos State Employability Support Project, with support from the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) and GIZ.
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What You Can Learn
Participants can choose from two training tracks:
Graphics Design
Digital Marketing
The programme focuses on practical, hands-on learning that helps participants build relevant skills and prepare for employment, freelance opportunities and other income-generating pathways.
Programme Benefits
Selected participants will receive:
100% tuition scholarship
Hands-on training in Graphics Design or Digital Marketing
Workplace and soft skills training
Mentorship
Internship placement
Practical experience to strengthen their employability
The first two cohorts of the Design & Digital Marketing School Lagos Programtrained 196 young people, with 183 participants completing the programme and 147 placements facilitated across internships, entry-level roles, remote work and entrepreneurship.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, you must:
Be a resident of Lagos State, Nigeria
Have a valid LASSARA ID
Be between 18 and 35 years old
Have completed at least secondary education
Be available and committed to participating throughout the entire training programme
Programme Details
Training Format: Physical
Venue: NerdzFactory HQ, 2B Insha Allah Street, Ramat Crescent, Ogudu GRA, Lagos State
Duration: 4 weeks
Training Hours : 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM WAT daily
Training Starts: October 5, 2026
How to Apply
Interested and eligible applicants should complete the online application form before the deadline.
Click here to apply .
If you are ready to build practical digital skills and take a step towards greater employment opportunities, this could be your opportunity to get started.
For more information, visit DesignU .
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