FSI: Campus Ambassadors

Discovering tech talents, empowering young innovators

The platform for tech innovators in tertiary institutions, to enhance entrepreneurial skills and employability chances

Something for everyone

We provide a platform for students to learn, develop solutions and build experiences to last a lifetime.

Resources

We provide high-quality learning resources and development services to aid the development of a better and more efficient world.

Learning Community

Gain expert experience within our FSI and campus communities to inspire, help and grow your skills and knowledge.

Collaborate & Contribute

Campus ambassadors could collaborate & contribute immensely to socio-economic policies as it concerns information technology in Nigeria. All contributions to the community is acknowledged, with many rewarded.

Benefits

Benefit of Being a Campus Ambassador

WHAT YOU STAND TO GAIN

Opportunity to be the face of FSI on campus.
Access to the Fintech innovation Sandbox and community
Access to FSI’s capacity building program and materials
Access to FSI’s mentorship network
Opportunity to join the FSI Founders’ community.
Opportunities to showcase their innovations on the FSI’s Appstore
Opportunity to participate in Fintech challenges such as Hackathons and Ideathons
Access to prospective employers.
Access to start-up clinics to nurture ideas (one-on-one sessions).
Access to training on the use of APIs via codelabs

Programmes

Topics for the 3 months programme are:

Generic courses

Creating your personal brand.
Building a career in technology
Developing an entrepreneurial mindset
Overview of the Tech ecosystem in Nigeria

Technical courses

Validating business ideas.
Introduction to APIs (Application Programming Interfaces)
Creating products with Fintech APIs

Practical sessions include access to:

Multiple idea validation clinics.
Codelabs to use APIs
Capacity-building materials and podcasts
Peer-to-peer mentoring sessions

Criteria for Joining

Enthusiastic and willing to develop a career in (Fintech) Financial Technology

Be innovative i.e. possess an ability to solve problems. We would conduct a test to identify this skill.

Ability to generate product ideas, conduct research, be passionate about cyber security issues, and enthusiastic about driving financial inclusion.

Leadership Roles

Roles of Leaders within FSI’s Campus Ambassadors Community

Create awareness on FSI’s mission.
Promote a culture of innovation especially in the financial services space.
Coordinate members and drive FSI activities within their community
Attend FSI programs and drive sandbox activations
Opportunity to join the FSI Founders’ community.