The Ujana Mentorship & Scholarship Program

 From Learning to Earning: The Bridge to Success.

Closing the loop by providing financial support and guided mentorship to ensure our graduates thrive in their careers and businesses.

Training is just the first step. The Ujana Mentorship & Scholarship Program ensures that no talented youth is left behind due to financial constraints and that every graduate has the guidance to navigate their career journey. This program provides two critical pillars of support: comprehensive scholarships to cover training costs for deserving students, and a structured mentorship ecosystem that pairs them with experienced professionals from our network. Mentors provide career advice, industry insights, networking opportunities, and personal support, dramatically increasing a graduate’s chances of securing quality employment or successfully launching a venture.

Program Results & Impact:

  • Increased Income: Scholars who complete our program see an average 200% increase in their monthly income within one year of graduation.

  • Job Retention: Graduates who go through our mentorship program have a 85% job retention rate after 12 months, compared to the national average of 60%.

  • Scholarship Impact: We have awarded over 1,200 full and partial scholarships, with 70% of recipients being young women.

  • Entrepreneurial Success: 1 in 3 graduates in our entrepreneurship track successfully launch a revenue-generating business within 18 months, supported by our mentor network.