{"id":7934,"date":"2026-03-04T09:33:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T09:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selar.com\/blog\/?p=7934"},"modified":"2026-03-09T12:13:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T12:13:08","slug":"selar-smart-hustle-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selar.com\/blog\/selar-smart-hustle-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Selar Is Putting \u20a610 Million Behind 150 Nigerian Students. Here&#8217;s Why"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At Selar, we&#8217;ve always believed that the best product we can build isn&#8217;t just a platform; it&#8217;s a future where young Nigerians have real, legitimate pathways to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That belief is what drives the Smart Hustle Initiative. And today, we&#8217;re announcing its biggest edition yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What We&#8217;re Doing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the third year running, Selar is funding students at critical points in their academic journey. This year, we&#8217;re committing <strong>\u20a610,000,000<\/strong> to support <strong>150 students<\/strong> across Nigeria \u2014 and for the first time, we&#8217;re opening the fund to both secondary school and university\/polytechnic students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the breakdown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>50 final-year university and polytechnic students<\/strong> will each receive <strong>\u20a6100,000<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>100 SS3 students<\/strong> preparing for WAEC and JAMB will each receive <strong>\u20a650,000<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications open <strong>February 24th<\/strong> and close <strong>March 13, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why We&#8217;re Doing This<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>School fees in Nigeria have increased by over 200% in recent years. For many families, staying in school has become a genuine financial struggle; one that pushes some students to drop out, and in many cases, toward fraud as a perceived shortcut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Smart Hustle Initiative is our response to that reality. We don&#8217;t believe the fight against fraud starts with punishment. It starts with opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As our CEO Douglas Kendyson puts it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Hopelessness is very dangerous for parents and students alike. If this fund can give hope for them to keep their head up, it would be money well spent.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who Can Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>University\/Polytechnic Students:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Final-year student at an accredited Nigerian tertiary institution<\/li><li>Minimum CGPA of 3.0 or 65% cumulative grade<\/li><li>Demonstrated financial need<\/li><li>Video statement of purpose, valid student ID, and most recent transcript<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-accent-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfpFx0Ta6ctGwxfwjcr9WXUIJCXFrJ0KJ9rhc7hNQ-oQ3I8Rw\/viewform\">Apply Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SS3 Students:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Proof of SS3 status or recent school results<\/li><li>Evidence of WAEC or JAMB registration<\/li><li>Video application<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-accent-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1iLkUUzhKyIS4nn85AuFYPlJgdbHy2RvVIf14eNUxvz8\/viewform?edit_requested=true\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All applications are reviewed by an independent selection committee.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This Is Just the Beginning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Smart Hustle Initiative is a movement. Beyond financial support, we&#8217;re building toward nationwide campaigns, community engagement programs, and partnerships that connect young Nigerians to digital skills and legitimate income opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re also looking for volunteers. If you believe in what we&#8217;re building, <a href=\"https:\/\/events.selar.com\/page\/selarsmarthustlevolunteer#apply\">join us here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a student who qualifies, don&#8217;t wait. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> before March 13th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Selar is Nigeria&#8217;s leading platform for creators and knowledge entrepreneurs to sell digital products, build affiliate networks, and monetize their skills. 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