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DEVELOPPP VENTURES CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

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Application Deadline: December 31, 2024

LOCATION: Multiple Regions in Africa

DEG Impulse gGmbH and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH with funds from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) support young companies to scale innovative business models in selected emerging markets that create positive impact and contribute to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For the current list of develoPPP Ventures target countries, please refer to http://www.develoPPP.de/en/application/ventures

ELIGIBILITY:

The company is registered in the target country OR plans to register there prior to the investment

The company is privately owned and profit-oriented • At least one annual financial statement is provided

A viable business plan and a financial plan is available

The company is operative and has generated first revenues from operating activities (Proof of Concept)

The company should not have acquired more than a maximum of EUR 2 million in funding to date

The current develoPPP Ventures call for applications (November 15 to December 31, 2024) takes place in Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania.The application and selection process is supported by a team of local experts who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania. Further countries to follow

BENEFIT:

DEG Impulse and GIZ provide non-dilutive capital of EUR 100,000 (and a top-up for successful Ventures in a potential second phase)

The company must receive matching funds equaling the amount of the non-dilutive capital in the form of cash injection from other investors.

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CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY AFRICA MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: 15 December, 2024/ 15 January, 2025

LOCATION: Rwanda

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at CMU-Africa supports highly talented, service-oriented young people who face the highest social and economic barriers to opportunity. The graduate students complete their Master of Science degrees in Information Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Engineering Artificial Intelligence. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Mastercard Foundation Scholars face social and economic barriers and have demonstrated the following attributes:

Academic talent: Mastercard Foundation Scholars value learning and have the drive to complete their education.

Commitment to giving back: Mastercard Foundation Scholars have demonstrated a commitment to improving their communities.

Potential to lead: Mastercard Foundation Scholars will become role models, mentors, and change-makers.

In order to be considered for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, students must first be admitted to one of CMU-Africa’s degree programs. Learn more about tuition and financial aid and how to apply to CMU-Africa.

BENEFIT:

Holistic support: The scholarship covers application preparation support, orientation, tuition and fees, health insurance, travel and basic living expenses, project, and entrepreneurship support. Mastercard Foundation Scholars also have access to a range of resources that support their well-being and academic success.

Career preparation: Mastercard Foundation Scholars benefit from tailored activities to prepare them for the workplace. Throughout their studies, they participate in professional development activities including, but not limited to, internship and career fairs, networking opportunities with industry leaders, one-on-one career coaching that prepare them to pursue their goals upon graduation.

Leadership development: Mastercard Foundation Scholars develop leadership skills through participation in student clubs, community service, and a variety of programs that equip students to become change-makers. During their time at CMU-Africa, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars take a series of leadership training sessions tailored to their needs to ensure they are equipped with cutting-edge leadership skills that will enable them to lead with distinction.

Giving back: Mastercard Foundation Scholars live out the give-back ethos of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program by leading and participating in community service activities, developing, and implementing projects that make a difference in the lives of others. They collaborate with the members of the CMU-Africa community to push their give-back agenda.

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