THE MERISTEM’S STARLET GRADUATE TRAINEE PROGRAM 2027 FOR YOUNG NIGERIAN GRADUATES

About the role

The Meristem's Starlet Graduate Trainee Program 2027 for young Nigerian graduates is an elite, performance-driven pathway designed to transform raw potential into executive leadership. Candidates must be aged 21 to 28, have completed NYSC, and possess a Second Class Upper (2:1) from a recognized university. Applicants must demonstrate 0 to 1 year of post-NYSC experience or early-career professionals seeking a structured trajectory reset. The program requires a minimum score of 70% to pass every stage, including aptitude and finance assessment, essay assessment, case presentation, and executive interviews. The recruitment process is objective, merit-based, and uncompromising.

Requirements

• Age: 21 to 28 years old.
• National Service: Completed NYSC.
• Education: Minimum of a Second Class Upper (2:1) from a recognized university.
• Experience: 0 to 1 year of post-NYSC experience (or early-career professionals seeking a structured trajectory reset).

What you get

• The Meristem Starlet Programme is highly selective.
• Meristem accept applications from both exceptional fresh graduates and driven early-career professionals looking for a definitive career reset.
• The baseline criteria include Age: 21 to 28 years old.
• National Service: Completed NYSC.
• Education: Minimum of a Second Class Upper (2:1) from a recognized university.
• Experience: 0 to 1 year of post-NYSC experience (or early-career professionals seeking a structured trajectory reset).

The offer

• Type: internship

Important dates

• Deadline: Nov 23, 2026

Location

Nigeria