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QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY JIM LEECH MASTERCARD FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP 

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Application Deadline: December 15, 2025

LOCATION: Canada

The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship gives African students and recent graduates the opportunity to access training, resources, financial support and a network of mentors to develop their entrepreneurial skills and start building their own venture. The 8-month program develops the exceptional entrepreneurial skillset and mindset of leaders to drive social and financial impact.

ELIGIBILITY:

They welcome students and recent graduates from all academic disciplines and any post-secondary institution in Africa. Whether you’re already building a business or just exploring a new idea, this program will help you take the next step.

They seek participants who are:

Committed to developing their entrepreneurial mindset

Ready to make the most of the program’s resources and mentorship

Willing to dedicate at least 10 hours per week to their entrepreneurial journey

The program is fully virtual and can be completed at your own pace over the 8-month program cycle, but participants must meet assignment deadlines to advance through the program phases.

BENEFIT:

Best-in-class Training: Business bootcamp delivered by Queen’s University faculty and industry leaders who bring decades of combined entrepreneurship and C-Suite experience.

Mentorship & Networking: Liaise with mentors and speakers leading innovation and entrepreneurship in North America

Access a Global Network of Queen’s entrepreneurial alumni

Join a cohort of thousands of like-minded students and recent grads from across Africa

Financial Support & Opportunities: Up to 60 Fellows will be selected in the final phase to receive a stipend of $500 CAD

Opportunities to pitch for prizes of up to $15,000 CAD in the pitch competition at the end of the program

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MASTERCARD FOUNDATION EDTECH FELLOWSHIP

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Application Deadline: January 30th, 2026

LOCATION: Ghana

The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is an entrepreneurship acceleration program designed to support promising African EdTech ventures. The Fellowship provides select EdTech companies with critical business and financial support, as well as insight into the science of learning, preparing them for scale, sustainability, and impact.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the program, startups, SMEs, and NGOs can apply if they meet the following criteria. 

Your business must be registered in Ghana and have been in operation for at least 3 years. 

Additionally, you should offer a tech or tech-enabled solution aimed at enhancing educational outcomes across K-12, tertiary education, and vocational skills training by addressing key challenges. 

Your business should be at the growth stage and have achieved product-market fit with active users or customers. 

Startups with diverse and experienced teams are encouraged to apply. 

Inclusive solutions that target underserved communities are especially encouraged to apply. 

BENEFIT:

Mentorship Network: Specialized support from sector experts aligned with the unique challenges and opportunities of your startup 

Accelerated Growth & Impact: Benefit from a structured curriculum designed to accelerate the growth and development of EdTech start-ups and impact more lives 

Market Access: Valuable opportunities to showcase your solutions to key stakeholders, expanding your reach and impact in the education sector 

Funding Opportunities: Receive $60,000 equity-free funding and access other funding opportunities to fuel the growth and sustainability of your business 

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