Applications Open — Cohort One

Ready?
Let's find
out.

This is the beginning of either a rejection — or the best decision you've ever made. We can't promise which. But we can promise it's worth finding out.

25 seatsCohort One — limited
15 minTo complete the form
5 daysTo hear back from us
0 prereqsStart from anywhere

Applications for Cohort One are open now. 25 seats. Rolling review — earlier is better. Apply below →

The Process

Three steps.
No games.

We don't select based on who already knows the most. We select based on who is most ready to grow. Coachability and commitment beat credentials every time.

Scholarships

5 full scholarships per cohort. Apply regardless of your financial situation. Explain your circumstances clearly — we make decisions based on potential and need, not pity.

01

Application Form

Tell us your story.

15 min

Who are you? What problem do you want to solve, and why does it matter to you personally? We're not scoring your vocabulary. We're reading for genuine intent — the kind that doesn't disappear when things get hard.

No tricks. No gotchas.
02

Aptitude Assessment

Show us how you think.

1 hour

Not a technical test. We know you might be starting from zero — that's expected. This measures how you reason through problems you've never seen before. The people who do well slow down, think, and don't panic. That's it.

Zero coding knowledge required.
03

The Interview

A real conversation.

30 min

If you clear the assessment, someone from the Sparclave team sits down with you — virtually or in person. We're not interrogating you. We're figuring out if we can genuinely help you, and if you're ready for what this program actually demands.

We'll be honest if it's not the right fit.
Before You Apply

Answer these honestly
before you start.

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Are you genuinely starting from zero — or do you have a background?

Either is fine. We need to know so we can place you in the right track at the right depth. Don't undersell or oversell.

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Can you commit 15–20 hours a week for the first three months?

The online foundation phase is remote and self-paced, but it's not casual. If your current life doesn't have that space, the timing might not be right yet.

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Are you able to relocate to Abuja for months four through nine?

The onsite phase is in-person. This is non-negotiable — the intensity of that environment is the point. We'll discuss accommodation support during your interview.

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Are you applying because you're serious — or because you're bored?

We mean this gently. Sparclave is for people who are ready to change their lives. If the timing isn't right, the door stays open. Come back when you're ready.

The Application

Let's get started.

Takes about 15 minutes. Be honest. That's all we ask. We read every application ourselves — not a bot, not an intern. Two founders, reading your words.

01Submit this form
02We review within 5 days
03Assessment link sent if shortlisted
04Interview scheduled if you pass
05Decision communicated, always

Personal Details

Program Preferences

The Questions That Matter

Be specific. Vague answers like "I want to help Africa" tell us nothing. What have you noticed that frustrates you? What do you wish existed?

We're on Day One. No alumni yet, no proven track record. Tell us why that doesn't stop you. What's driving you to show up before there's proof?

Help us understand your life right now. Work, family, commitments. Where would 15–20 hours a week actually come from?

Two founders read every submission. You'll hear back within 5 business days. We communicate our decision regardless — accepted or not.

FAQ

Still have questions?

We believe in honest answers. Even when the honest answer is "we're still figuring that out." Read these — and if your question isn't here, book a call. We'll pick up.

Not Sure Yet?

Talk to us first.
No pressure. No pitch.

If you have genuine questions about whether Sparclave is the right fit, book a 15-minute call with someone from our team. We'll be honest with you — even if that means suggesting you come back next cohort, or pointing you somewhere else entirely.

15-minute call · Zoom or in-person (Abuja)

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