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Anzisha Fellowship (formerly Anzisha Prize) — multi-year support for African entrepreneurs aged 15–22

Anzisha (African Leadership Academy and Mastercard Foundation) · Multiple countries · Hybrid

Selective multi-year fellowship for African citizens aged 15–22 who already run a business or project in Africa: online learning, coaching, milestone-based funding and a US$40,000 prize pool at the end of year two. The 2027 intake opens 29 September 2026 and closes 10 November 2026.

At a glance
Where
Africa (online learning plus in-person activities)
Age
15–22
Deadline
10 Nov 2026 (opens 29 Sep 2026)
Apply
Free online application

Who can apply

Criteria stated by the funder on the official source.

Nationality
Applicants must be citizens of an African country with a valid ID or passport. No African country is excluded; Tunisia is not named individually.
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Age
Young entrepreneurs aged 15 to 22.
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Business stage
The business or project must already be started and show customers, revenue or beneficiaries; it must operate in Africa and serve African customers. Registration is not required and ideas alone are not accepted.
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Role and commitment
The applicant must be a founding member leading the venture and spend 20+ hours per week working on it.
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Funding and what it does not cover

Fellows receive milestone-based funding tied to business progress, coaching and learning support. At the end of the second year they compete for a share of US$40,000 in prizes across four award categories.