Cohort 1 · January 2027 · Selective

Apply to UTP

Founding Builder Scholarship — 100% of Phase A (₦0 payable). You earn your seat. Learn craft, ship with a squad, co-own what you build.

1. Submit application
Four short steps — intent, build, optional evidence, commitment.
2. Orientation call
If selected, we reach out by email to meet and confirm rhythm.
3. Cohort onboarding
Create your account, choose a specialization, enter Your Sandbox.

Orientation is offline (email). Onboarding happens in-product after you create an account. Program tuition is ₦1,000,000 — see Pricing.

Your application

Four steps. Earn your seat — we read for ownership intent and commitment capacity.

Step 1
You
Step 2
Build
Step 3
Evidence
Step 4
Commit

You

Who you are

Full name *

Email address *

Country / region *

City (optional)

Pathway of interest *

Choose a pathway with open specializations for Cohort 1. View all tracks.

Weekly time commitment *

Device access *

I have a suitable deviceLaptop or desktop you can use for the program.I may need Device Access supportTell us if hardware is a barrier — we will follow up if accepted.Not sure yetWe can sort device access during orientation if you earn a seat.

Requirements & commitment

Who can apply, Device Access, and the Builder Commitment

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African builders — Nigeria-first market, open continent-wide and diaspora
No prior tech experience required — commitment to building matters more
A device is required — UTP's Device Access Program supports builders who need one

Builder Commitment

Meet minimum attendance and weekly participation expectations
Complete milestones and submit required projects on time
Contribute to the cohort community with respect and integrity
Deliver a capstone and venture proposal
Uphold the UTP code of conduct

I understand Phase A tuition is ₦1,000,000. The Founding Builder Scholarship is a scholarship seat for accepted Cohort 1 builders (100% coverage) — not a discount that redefines the program. Phase B is earned separately and is not guaranteed by a scholarship.

Scholarships & specializations

Founding awards, future Salt & Craft, open Cohort 1 tracks

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Every accepted Cohort 1 builder receives the Founding Builder Scholarship — an investment from UTP’s founding partners and ecosystem supporters, not a discount. A scholarship covers Phase A only; it does not guarantee a Phase B seat.

Founding Year Scholarship (2027 · Cohort 2): every accepted Cohort 2 builder receives 75% coverage (₦250,000 payable).

From 2028: competitive Salt Scholarship (75%, top 5) and Craft Scholarship (50%, top 5). Applicants may qualify for Salt and Craft, but only one scholarship may be accepted. When both apply, the Salt Scholarship takes precedence. All awards are given on merit — Salt and Craft name different strengths, not different standards of fairness.

Cohort 1 specializations open by pathway — pick a pathway in the form, or browse Pathways for Open vs Closed tracks.