Welcome to the official application for the Pre-MEST training program - Startup cohort 1 (2021).

Pre-MEST is an early-stage training program launched by MEST in partnership with Mastercard Foundation and Young Africa Works. The program targets young people living in Ghana who wish to develop or improve their skills in technology and business, as well as those who have a passion for software entrepreneurship.

Training for this cohort will start on 17 May, 2021 - 6 August, 2021. The deadline to apply is 30th April, 2021.

Please fill out the following form in order to begin your Pre-MEST application process. It is important to fill out all the necessary sections and upload the correct documents using this application form. Please also note that an application is only considered complete once you have submitted both this form and the link to your pre-learning submissions. Only complete applications will be considered for admission into the program.

Once you have completed and submitted the application form as well as you pre-learning links and certification, please await further communication from us. Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive we will only be contacting those who we will be extending offers of admission to. If you do not hear from us 10 days after the application deadline, this is most likely due to your application being unsuccessful.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment.premest@meltwater.org