The criteria that must be met by applicants for selection are;

Must be between eighteen (18) to thirty-five (35) years of age.

Must hail from a rural community accross the 36 states in Nigeria.

Must have First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) or higher.

Must have basic knowledge on any of the listed enterprises/ventures , and have shown interests in RYSA program.

Be willing to learn new skills in the choosen area, which will help grow his/her personal venture after the training course.