OpenFellowshipAfrica

Anzisha Fellowship (Anzisha Prize)

Anzisha Prize (African Leadership Academy and Mastercard Foundation partnership)

Amount or benefit
$40 000 USD Worth of Prizes (shared at the end of year two), plus a multi-year support programme
Deadline
10 Nov 202623 days left
2027 intake: applications opened 29 September 2026 and close 10 November 2026
Who can apply
Young entrepreneurs aged 15–22 who are citizens of an African country, founding members of a business that already operates in Africa and can show customers, revenue or beneficiaries. Any field; registration not required.
Location rule
Africa-wide (Nigeria eligible)
Applicant type
Individual, Student
Stage
Early-stage
Sectors
YouthBusiness & entrepreneurshipAny field
Notes
Important dates on the page: 10 November 2026 Applications Closed.