Kathmandu. Nabil Bank Limited has invited applications for Fellowship and Certificate courses under Nabil School of Social Entrepreneurship (Nabil SSE).

Initiated with the objective of promoting social entrepreneurship, people who have the intention of making positive contribution to the society through entrepreneurship can participate. Interested Nepalese citizens who have completed 18 years of age can apply till 11:59 pm on November 12.

Bank’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Gyawali said that the Nabil SSE program has been focused on the poor and underprivileged with the objectives of the country’s development, poverty alleviation and empowerment.

“Empowerment of social enterprises is the most effective means to fulfill our commitment towards the development of the country,” he said. Nabil SSE has focused on inclusive development and job creation by strategically mobilizing available resources, reaching out to the underserved communities and promoting financial innovation.

Nabil SSE has two programs, fellowship and certificate courses. According to the bank, the application for the sixth cohort of Nabil SSE Fellowship Course is now open. The six-month program is being conducted in collaboration with Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management.

The fellowship program targets startups and social entrepreneurs working on innovative ideas. The participants will receive 6 months of world-class coaching and mentorship. They will also get access to network expansion and financial access. So far, 62 enterprises are being operated under the fellowship with 76 participants.

Similarly, the certificate course is being conducted in all seven provinces. The three-month course is being conducted in collaboration with various educational institutions. Currently, this course is being conducted at Mahendra Morang Adarsha Multiple Campus in Koshi Province, Birgunj Public College and Monastic Secondary English Boarding School in Madhes Province and Campion College in Bagmati Province.

Similarly, Kshitij International College, Dibya Jyoti Multiple Campus and Kohalpur Model College in Lumbini Province, Surkhet Model College in Surkhet of Karnali Province and Far-Western Academy in Sudurpaschim Province. According to the bank, the program has been launched with the goal of strengthening the local economy through social enterprises. So far, 1,069 people have benefited from the certification course.

From this year, the bank will be conducting Nabil SSE Certificate Course based on different priority areas according to the province. According to the agreement, high value crops in Koshi Province, Agro Value Chain in Madhes, digital innovation and green enterprise development in Bagmati and community homestay and tourism promotion program in Gandaki Province will be given priority. Similarly, agro value chain in Lumbini Province, religious tourism and culture-related entrepreneurship, mountaineering campaign in Karnali, promotion of bamboo and herbs-based enterprises and rural tourism and animal husbandry enterprises in the Sudurpaschim region have been targeted.

Those interested in participating in both the programs can apply through Nabil Bank’s website and social media handles of Nabil SAE. The bank considers Nabil SSE as one of the cornerstones of its commitment to strengthen entrepreneurship that contributes to sustainable development. The programme has helped create more than 17,000 jobs so far.

Nabil Bank is one of the leading commercial banks of Nepal. Nabil Bank under its social responsibility aims to bring positive changes in the society. The bank has been working with priority especially in the areas of financial literacy, entrepreneurship development, health, education, disaster risk reduction and management, and climate change. The Bank’s efforts to positively improve the lives of thousands of people from different communities and help move forward towards environmental protection.