[Apply Now] Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship 2023 on Entrepreneurship for Young Africans

The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship 2023 on Entrepreneurship offers African undergraduates and recent graduates the chance to gain access to training, tools, funding, and a network of mentors in order to hone their entrepreneurial skills and begin creating their own businesses. The eight-month program helps leaders to cultivate their outstanding entrepreneurial mentality and skill set in order to create lasting social and financial impact.

The program is delivered virtually and can be completed at any pace, however the most committed participants will commit at least 10 hours per week. In order to progress through the program phases, participants will submit assignments online, adhering to strict deadlines.

Scholarship provider: Mastercard Foundation
Category: Entrepreneurship Training
Eligible Country: International
Application Closing Date: December 4, 2022.

Programme Eligibility

• Students and recent graduates from all academic disciplines, and from any African post-secondary institution. Whether you are already working on a business or you are looking to start something new, we can help you.
• Participants who are committed to developing their entrepreneurial mindset and taking advantage of the resources provided to develop their own enterprise.
• Prospective fellows who are unable to speak or write English are still encouraged to apply and form teams with someone who can fulfill all the requirements of the program in English.
• Prospective fellows may also work with their local university to come up with a strategy to make sure they are able to access university resources that will help them navigate the challenge related to language ability.

Programme Benefits