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Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2027
A fully online entrepreneurship fellowship for African students and young graduates who want to turn a problem into a venture. It pairs structured training with mentors and a final pitch competition.
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Who it’s for
- Students at any African university, polytechnic or college
- Graduates of African post-secondary institutions
- Anyone with a problem they want to solve through a business
- People able to give about 10 hours a week for 8 months
What you get
Free virtual training built on MIT's Disciplined Entrepreneurship, mentorship, a CAD 500 stipend for up to 60 fellows, and a chance at up to CAD 15,000 in pitch prizes.
Requirements
- Details of your venture idea and backgroundCheck the official page
How to apply
- Read the programme page on the Queen's Innovation Centre site
- Open the application form linked from 'Apply By December 1, 2026'
- Describe the problem you want to solve and your motivation
- Submit before the deadline; teams may apply
Timeline
- Closes1 Dec
Tips from past applicants
Pick a specific, local problem you understand well. Show you have already spoken to people affected by it.
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