Question 1

What is UP?

Accepted Answer

UP is a platform that connects young Africans to scholarships, jobs, internships, grants, events, and resources, each matched to their individual profile and goals.

Question 2

Is UP free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Creating an account on UP and browsing the opportunities, jobs, events, and resources on the platform costs nothing.

Question 3

Who is UP for?

Accepted Answer

UP is built for young Africans aged 18 to 35 and older, including university students, job seekers, early-career professionals, career switchers, and creators.

Question 4

How does UP match opportunities to me?

Accepted Answer

UP reads your skills, interests, education, and stated goals, then uses an NLP powered algorithm to rank the order of opportunities that are most relevant to you in your For You feed.

Question 5

What kinds of opportunities does UP list?

Accepted Answer

UP lists scholarships, grants, fellowships, jobs, internships, graduate programmes, events, competitions, and free learning resources.

Question 6

Does UP charge organizations to list opportunities?

Accepted Answer

UP offers free listings for genuinely free opportunities, alongside paid placement and partnership options for organizations that want greater visibility and reporting.

Question 7

How do I apply to an opportunity found on UP?

Accepted Answer

UP connects you directly to the opportunity's original source. When you tap Apply or Sign Up on a listing, you are taken to the organization's own application page to complete the process.

Question 8

Which organizations partner with UP?

Accepted Answer

UP has partnered with institutions including Nile University, Wema Bank, the Lagos State Ministry of Science and Technology, World Trade Center Abuja, and Zedcrest.