The Stanbic IBTC DARES Finance program uses the Odyssey Online Platform exclusively. Submissions outside of the platform will not be accepted. Please read the guide thoroughly for instructions on how to submit your application.

In addition to this guide, please review the complete Odyssey user guides and FAQs to troubleshoot any issues, or reach out to the Odyssey support team via the support chat box in the bottom right corner of the Odyssey Platform.

1. Review program information

• Select the Finance > Programs tab from the left navigation bar
• Navigate into the Stanbic IBTC DARES Finance program from the programs list
• Click the Resources section
• View and download the program documents
  • Select the documents or folders you would like to download
  • Click the Download button
  • Read all program documents thoroughly before submitting your program application to ensure that you understand all the requirements of the program.

2. Submit Application

Applicants must submit an application for the Qualification stage of the Stanbic IBTC DARES Finance program. Applicants must demonstrate that they are eligible and qualified (both technically and financially).

• Select the Application tab
• Complete the expression of interest in the Form section
  • Click the Save button periodically to ensure your work is not lost
  • Required questions have red asterisks (*). You will not be able to submit your application until all required fields have been completed. Make sure your responses stay within the word limits or you will not be able to submit.
• Click Attachments at the top of the tab
  • Click Upload Files and select any additional files you would like to upload
  • Select the destination for your files and add tags if you wish
  • Learn more about file management
• Submit your expression of interest
  • Ensure all required fields are completed and all required documents have been uploaded
  • Click the Submit button
    • You will not see the Submit button until you have completed all the required questions. Once submitted you may no longer make edits to your application.
• Check your Submission Status
  • Navigate to the list in the Programs section; your submission status is listed in the Status column.
  • If your application has been successfully submitted, the status will say "Submitted"
  • If your application is successful, the status of the application will change from “In Review” to “Selected” in your Programs list.
  • You will also receive an email notification of any changes to your application status. See a description of each status below:
    • Submitted: Your Qualification application has been received.
    • In Review: Your application is being reviewed.
    • Incomplete: Your application is incomplete and requires additional information. Your application has been re-opened to allow editing. Once you add the required information, you can re-submit your application for review.
    • Selected: Your application has been reviewed and accepted.
• You can also communicate with the Program Administrator via the Messages section.
  • To do this, navigate to Finance > Stanbic IBTC DARES Finance > Messages